Leo J. Tredway

TREDWAY, Leo J. 91, of Hyannis, died Monday, August 2nd at the Cape Regency Care Center, Centerville after a brief illness. He is survived by his wife of nearly 62 years, Gloria (McCarter) Tredway of Hyannis; his son Leo J.Jr. (Lee) and his wife Patricia (Roberts) of Medfield; his brother William of Boonton, NJ; and one nephew and several nieces. He was predeceased by his son Paul Allen in 1989 and brother Floyd J. in 1999. In 1939 he graduated from the Casey Jones School of Aeronautics in Newark, NJ earning a license from the FAA for aircraft engine maintenance and repair. He worked for Canadian Colonial Airways; Curtis Wright Corp.; and the US Navy as an instructor before enlisting in the USN in 1942. Leo was an instructor stateside followed by assignment to VPB-27 patrol squadron and a PBM Mariner as plane captain. He deployed to the Pacific and saw combat operations. Among his awards are the Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal and Combat Air Crew wings with three gold stars. Upon his discharge in 1946 Leo returned to work for Floyd W. Tredway Inc. Moving and Storage, becoming co-owner with his brother William upon the death of their father. Leo and Gloria retired to the Cape in 1980. Services were held on August 4. The family wishes to thank the VNA of CC and the 2nd Floor staff at Cape Regency for their compassion and care.