Maria de Lourdes F. Leandro

Maria de Lourdes F. Leandro obituary

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Maria Leandro Obituary

Maria de Lourdes F. Leandro October 19, 1933 - March 22, 2013 Brooklyn - Maria de Lourdes F. Leandro, 79, of Fortin Drive, Brooklyn, entered into eternal life Friday, March 22, 2013 at home surrounded by her family. Maria was the beloved wife of Manuel Leandro, he died in 2003. Maria was born October 19, 1933 in Azores, Portugal, daughter of the late Manuel and Maria (Medeiros) Fernandes. Maria came to the US from the Azores at age 16 and settled in Providence, RI where she worked at American Insulated Wire and in the jewelry industry. At 19 she returned to the Azores and married her husband Manuel, June 14, 1953. They returned to the US and briefly made their home in Riverside, RI and then in 1965 settled in Danielson where she worked at Delta Rubber, Jacobs Rubber and Anchor Glass. In 1987 she relocated to Florida. She was a communicant of Sacred Heart Church in Wauregan and of Lady of Fatima Church in Inverness, FL. Maria was a woman of courage, strong hard worker, devoted caring Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Godmother, Aunt and friend who loved family gatherings and making people laugh. Maria enjoyed cooking, talking, camping, traveling, gardening, bird watching and crafts. She leaves her sons: David and his wife Lumenia Leandro of Brooklyn, Daniel and his wife Mary Jane Leandro of Homosassa, FL, and Michael Leandro of Brooklyn, three grandchildren: Jason Leandro of Brooklyn, Lisa Paquin of Pawtucket, RI and Amie Polverari of Brooklyn, three great grandchildren: Marie, Amber and Rachel, her brothers Herman Fernandes of Medway MA, Virginio Fernandes of St. Croix V.I. and her sister Deolinda Couto of East Providence, RI, many Godchildren, and dozens of nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by two brothers Serafin Fernandes and Mariano Fernandes. Calling Hours will be Tuesday, March 26, 2013 from 7:00 to 9:00 PM at the Gagnon and Costello Funeral Home, 33 Reynolds Street, Danielson, CT. The Funeral will be 9:30 AM, Wednesday, March 27, 2013 from the Funeral Home followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM in Sacred Heart Church, 620 Wauregan Road, Wauregan, CT. Burial in Sacred Heart Cemetery Wauregan. To share a memory with her family "Light a Candle" at wwwgagnonandcostellofh.com

Published by Norwich Bulletin on Mar. 24, 2013.
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My condolences to the family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Rest in Peace Mrs Leandro.

Dolores Soares

March 28, 2013

You'll be greatly missed. May you rest in peace. Our deepest sympathy to the family.

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Robert & Agita Fernandes

March 25, 2013

I am so sorry for Dave and Lu!! Even though I am not one of her grandchildren, She was a vavo to me!!I will miss her very much especially on Friday! I know she is with God now! XOXO

Abigail Young

March 25, 2013

Joe and I are so sorry for your loss Dave. May you find peace at this time of your loss. Prayers are being sent your way to you and your family.

March 25, 2013

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Maria C. Leandro-Gauthier

March 25, 2013

A great lady. She will be sorely missed.

Robert Young

March 25, 2013

I wish you peace in knowing that she is now safe and with her husband. My deepest sympathies, Susan Leandro-Medeiros

March 25, 2013

Dan and MJ,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May she rest in peace.

Don and Charlotte Johnson

March 24, 2013

My deepest sympathy goes out to all the Leandro family. You were so very good to Maria. She always knew she was safe and surrounded by love. She and Manny are together again now. God bless you all.

Marg Couch

March 24, 2013

May my dear Cousin rest in peace. To her family our deepest sympathy. God bless you all.

Frank & Lina Fernandes

March 24, 2013

David and the Leandro Family, lease accept my deepest sympathy on your loss. Look to the lord and he will help heel the pain. My prayers are with you and your family.

Bill Yonush

March 24, 2013

May you all find the comfort of her loss through God and the dear memories that she has left behind, for memories last forever in our hearts.

Dennis&Dianne Fernandes

March 24, 2013

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