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Leonard Wilson Obituary
Leonard Wilson, a longtime resident of Huntington Beach, died Tuesday, September 21, 2010. Leonard died peacefully with his family at his bedside. He was 83. Leonard was born in Los Angeles, California on October 25, 1926, son of John L. Wilson and Constance (Burden). He was a graduate of Long Beach Poly High School. Leonard served in the US Army as a power mechanic and he brought those skills to civilian life working as a mechanic and electrician for the FAA and Boeing Aircraft Corporation. In 1955 he wed Emanuella (Ella) Esposito and they shared 51 wonderful years of love, life, and golf. Leonard will be remembered for his undying devotion to his true love Ella, his ability to repair just about anything and a love of the outdoors. Leonard is survived by his sister-in-law, Clara Rubino (Ella's sister). He was also blessed with the following nieces and nephews, Cecilia Mladinich (Vince), Dr. Anthony Rubino (Lorette), P.J. Rubino (Barbara), Mike Rubino (Liz), Lisa Rubino (Gina), Stephan Rubino (Carrie), Clare Rubino, Donna Hauser (Bob), Barbara Diggins (Andy), David Wilson, Robin Van Buren (Don), Ronelle Felton (Vernon) and Randy Wilson (Dolores); along with numerous great nieces and nephews. Leonard converted to Catholicism to share in Ella's devout beliefs. He practiced his religion to the end. Please join us for a celebration of his life. Visitation at Dilday Brothers Mortuary, Thursday, September 30, 5:00-8:00 PM. Rosary at 6:30 PM, 17911 Beach Blvd, Huntington Beach, CA 92646. 714 842-7771. Funeral Mass at Blessed Sacrament Church, Friday, October 1, at 10:30 AM, 14072 Olive Street, Westminster, CA 714 892-4489. Burial Services following the mass (approx. noon) at The Good Shepherd Cemetery, 8301 Talbert Ave, Huntington Beach, CA 92646 714 847-8546. Please sign the guest book at www.dailybreeze.com/obits. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Leonard's name to the charity of your choice. www.dildaybrothers.com.
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Olga Doria
September 28, 2010
My husband and I will always remember Leonard as a loving husband and a good neighbor. He always had a smile and a good word when we drove by his house. When his beloved Ella passed away, he was like a ship without an anchor. He would come to our house from time to time saying he was out for a walk. He liked to chat with my husband and me and we always enjoyed his visits. I feel so guilty for not going to visit him in the Senior home. I did send him cards and notes but just never got around to a personal visit. It will make me sad forever.
Tony and I know that he is happy now to be rejoined with the woman he loved so much, his wife, and they will enjoy eternity together in Heaven.
Laura DuBow
September 25, 2010
Leonard was a favorite neighbor and friend. My best memory of him was when he came to the neighborhood New Year's Eve party. It was shortly after Ella had passed and he was very lonely. I was so glad he came out and joined in the fun. He was a very dear man and will be missed.
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