LEO JOHN MANDL

Leo John Mandl, entered into rest, peacefully at home, following a short illness on April 25, 2010, in Santa Rosa, CA. Dearly beloved forty-two year husband of Elizabeth (nee Del Boccio) of Santa Rosa, CA; loving father of Jennifer (Kirt D.) Mandl-Landrus and Erica (Cameron) Mandl-Nelson. Adored grandfather of Cecilia Landrus. Also survived by his sister, Francine Stobbe of Homosassa, FL, his brother, Mark (Mary) Mandl of Crystal Lake, IL, numerous nieces and nephews, and his beloved companion, "Patches". A native of Chicago, IL, age 68 years. Leo is preceded in death by his parents, Leo P. and Henriette (Rozniecki) Mandl and his brother-in-law, James Stobbe. Leo attained his BS from the University of Illinois in Champaign, IL and his MBA at DePaul University in Chicago, IL. A Certified Public Accountant by profession, Leo enjoyed reading, cooking and diving but always made "Family" first. Family and friends are invited to attend a Funeral Mass at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 15, 2010, inside Madelyne's Chapel at the Calvary Catholic Cemetery , 2930 Bennett Valley Road, Santa Rosa, CA, 95405. Private inurnment. As an expression of sympathy, the family prefers memorial contributions be made to the Sonoma County Chapter of the American Cancer Society (1451 Guerneville Road; Suite 220, Santa Rosa, CA, 95403). Arrangements entrusted to: LAFFERTY & SMITH COLONIAL CHAPEL, Directors (707)539-2921