Mary Anne Leonetti
Mary Anne Leonetti
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Mary Leonetti Obituary
Jan. 20, 1931 - April 10, 2007
Mary Anne Leonetti, 76, Sarasota, formerly of Des Moines, Iowa, died April 10, 2007.
CORRECTION: A Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, April 21, at 10 a.m. at Saint Thomas More Catholic Church in Sarasota.
She leaves behind her loving husband of 57 years, Frank; a daughter, Jeri Anne (Eric) Johnson of Sarasota; a son, Daniel (Karen) Leonetti of Sarasota; a brother, Jerry Groom of Sarasota; and a sister, Delores (Hershel) Carlisle of Mount Dora.
Mary Anne was a 33-year resident of Sarasota and served as the only manager of the Tivoli by the Sea Condominium on Siesta Key since its construction in 1974. She was a member of the Tivoli by the Sea board of directors and Siesta Chamber of Commerce. She owned and operated, with great love and devotion, Tivoli Vacation Resort. Mary Anne's warmth, personal attention and devotion to all created a unique and unparalleled family atmosphere at Tivoli that prompted countless families to return yearly through multiple generations. Anyone who stayed at Tivoli became a member of her extended family. She will be dearly missed by family and friends from across the U.S. and around the world. Her life and love have touched hundreds of people over the years through her dedication to Tivoli and the community.
She is also survived by her sister-in-law, Theresa Ferin of Des Moines, Iowa; a grandson, Sean Greer of Sarasota; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, Paul and Helen Groom; and a son-in-law, Jack P. Greer.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Mary Anne Leonetti Memorial Fund at any Fifth Third Bank location nationwide.
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Minnie Bauer
April 27, 2007
Dear Lionetti Family
Adolf, Phillip and myself would like to extend our deepest sympathy to you on your loss. We enjoyed all the wonderful times we spent at Tivoli, the memories will always stay with us - God Bless! Tha Bauers
Marvin & Mary Ann Bondie
April 21, 2007
Sorry to hear the sad news of Mary Anne's passing. She always looked so nice, and she was as nice as she looked. This is still very hard to believe. Tivoli will never seem the same without her. She will be missed. Our family stayed at Tivoli several times.
Mary Ann & Marvin Bondie
Pam Leonetti
April 20, 2007
Dear Aunt Sissy, I haven't seen you for so many years but I never forgot all the good times and all the love. May God bless and keep you.
Dear Uncle Frank, Chickie, and Danny, I'm so sorry for your loss. I do know how you feel. It's so hard to lose someone you love so much. Remember the good times with her and be thankful for them. I miss all of you and love you very much.
Craig Berberich
April 20, 2007
Mom #2,
You have been an important part of my life for 32 years. You treated me like I was your son, keeping me in line and out of trouble (most of the time, I guess I could be difficult). You always had a smile for me and everyone. I miss you and will always love you. Guess God needed some help in heaven keeping people in order, and knew you were the angel he needed. To Frank, Danny, Karen and Chicky, you were blessed to have her in your lives and know she will continue to watch over you. If you need anything, I am a phone call away. Love & Stuff, Craig
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Phyll & Dick Haber
April 19, 2007
We first met Mary Anne in 1981 on our first visit to Tivoli. Over the years, we became good friends and all our family loved her and we will miss her very much.
Randy Markley
April 18, 2007
I will truly miss such a wonderful lady. She could always pick you up when you were down. My deepest sympathy. I will always remember you.
Renee & Paul Hardin
April 18, 2007
We have been lucky enough to know Danny and Karen for many years. So, when Mary Anne became a patient of mine, I felt instantly attached. She is someone everyone in our office truly loved seeing. I always looked forward to her stories of her family and especially her hugs. Her beautiful spirit will always be admired and always remembered. May the family find peace in knowing how many lives Mary Anne has touched.
Rob Ferin
April 18, 2007
Aunt Sissy,
You left too soon....We didn't have a chance to reminisce about all those Christmases at Nana's and the pasta and fried chicken. Or the good times in Springfield when we would come to visit. I didn't get to ask you about the REALLY crazy days you spent with Uncle Frank and Mom and Dad when you were younger - now that I'm old enough to hear those stories! (There's still a story about a horse barn in Ankeny I need to get straight). It was so great seeing you a couple of years ago when I came down with my daughters and that wonderful hug you gave me when we first arrived that I will NEVER forget. They say things happen for a reason - that God has a plan for all of us. There's no doubt in my mind that God had an opening for an official "Heavenly Greeter" and you were his unanimous choice for the job. We lived so far away but I will miss you still. You left too soon....
Sandy Berberich
April 17, 2007
For 32 years, we laughed, we cried, we worried, we pondered, we played (rarely, because she was always so busy taking wonderful care of her beloved Tivoli) and we worked projects together as friends. She was my Sunshine. I was her Moonglo. I cannot imagine life without Mary Anne's smiling face and the hugs she distributed to everyone within reach. No one could share happiness, caring, joy, excitement and love like our sweet Mary Anne. She was unique. God is getting a first-rate angel who had a halo and wings long before she ever arrived in heaven. We have all been blessed that this special lady touched our lives. She will live in our hearts forever. Goodbye Sunshine!
The Warner Family
April 16, 2007
Papa & Family, Thank you for sharing Mary Anne with all of us!! She let all of us into her family and in return she was ours. We will miss Mama's sparkling eyes and her kind sweet smile. May god bless you "honey".
Edna Justice
April 16, 2007
Mary Anne was as beautiful inside as out, a wonderful human being. She felt like family, we are very sad to loose her. From the time my grand daughter could talk, she called Siesta Key "Mary Anne's beach" - it will always be "Mary Anne's beach" for us.
Tina "Justina" Granthon
April 15, 2007
I was so glad to be a part of Maryanne's extended family. I felt so loved by her. It hurts to know that I will not see her beautiful smile again. She touched our whole office and we LOVE her. I wish your whole family peace.
Ella Yoder
April 15, 2007
Frank Leonetti family,
Our deepest sympathy and prayers in your recent loss.We were very saddened to hear of Mary Anne's passing.I will always remember her kidness and love she shared with me while I worked at Tivoli. May the Lord give you much comfort and encouragement in the days ahead.
Our Love,
Ella (Habegger)Yoder
and Family
Gerry Horak
April 15, 2007
The Horak family extends their heartfelt sympathy to Mary Anne’s family and all that came to know and love her as family. Twenty-five years ago, Mary Anne became part of our family the moment we met her. We will always remember her loving nature and friendly smile.
Mary Anne Leonetti will be sorrowfully missed.
Gerry, Sherry, and Joe Horak
Barberton, Ohio
Hilda Brucker
April 14, 2007
The The Lionetti Family - We would like to extend our deepest sympathy to your family - Mary Anne was like our family, she was so kind and dear to us. We have been owners of a Condo at Tivoli for the past 25 years and we feel that we could not have had a better manager then Mary Anne
She treated all of us like family and was so kind and dear to us - Her loss will truly be felt in our hearts - Tivoli will never be the same to us! Adolf & Hilda Brucker
Mike & Mary Pitzo
April 14, 2007
The entire Pitzo Family would like to extend our deepest sympathy to the entire Lionetti Family (especially Frank)Our family came down to Tivoli every year for the past 28 years and always felt like that was our second home - Every year we came down there Mary Anne and Frank truly treated us like family - we will miss her so much - but we know in our heart that she is up in heaven and will look down on all her loved ones and smile upon them with her sweet smile - Good Bye Mary Anne We Will Miss You - Love, The Pitzo Family
Judi Hatcher
April 14, 2007
I saw Mary Anne acouple of weeks ago, after not seeing her for about 7 years. She was so dear and happy to see me that she held my face in her hands and kissed me and I was so very touched. My family had come to Tivoli for many years as we were fortunate enough to use the Livingston's condo. My children are now adults, but some of their fondest momories are of Mary Anne and Tivoli. We are so saddened, but I am so greatful that I got to see her so recently. My very sincere sympathy to the family, and how lucky you were to have such a special woman.
Danny Leonetti's
April 14, 2007
Mary Anne's Mass is NEXT Saturday
4/21/07 @ 10:00 AM
St Thomas More Catholic Church
There was a typo in the paper's date.
Thank you
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