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Rosa Leone Obituary
Born in Carini, Sicily, in 1919, she and her husband, Salvatore, moved to Brooklyn, N.Y., (Canarsie) in 1957 with their children. She remained in Brooklyn until 1974, when she followed her children to Virginia. Most of her children established pizza restaurants, some in the Tidewater and Tri-Cities areas. Rosa's Pizza of Hopewell and Chester are named in her honor.
In addition to her husband, Mrs. Leone was preceded in death by a son, Phil Leone.
She is survived by her children, Salvatore Leone and wife Solina of Gloucester, Va., Josie Russo and husband Chris of Pocquoson, Va., Solina Gambino and husband Nene of Carini, Sicily, Vita Ingargiola and husband Nino of Prince George, Mimma Leone and her partner Aggie Cavender of Chester, Va., and Anthony Leone and wife Debbie of Powhatan; daughter-in-law, Donna Leone (wife of Phil) of Powhatan; special daughter-in-law, Barbara Cappo of Chesterfield; 20 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren.
A funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 4 at the Chesterfield Chapel of J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home & Cremation Service. Entombment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, Chester, Va. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Massey Cancer Center, P. O. Box 23298, Richmond, VA 23298 or American Heart Association, P. O. Box 5216, Glen Allen, VA 23058-5216. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Rosa Leone
Rosa
April 30, 2022
Nona. I miss you very much nona love your granddaughter rosa
Debbie Leone
December 28, 2011
Gone, but never forgotten MA!!! In our hearts and memories we keep your presense alive. I love you, and am so thankful you were my childrens grandmother, and my 2nd mom for so many years. Until we meet again...xoxoxoxoxox
Daniela Lafata
June 8, 2011
I miss you nonna I am sorry I didn't make it to see you before you went home to our father I love you and tell nonno hello for me and uncle Phil too your granddaughter Daniela
Nadia La fata
June 3, 2011
I love and miss you Nonna rosa
ROSA LEONE
June 2, 2011
NONNA I WISH WHER HERE BEACUSE you are in my heart nonna imiss you nonna it WAS HARD WHEN WENT YOU HOUSE FOR BROTHRE SISTER DAY BEACUSE WAS LOOK AT YOU STUFF i have you cabge doll at my house nonna love your granddaugter rosa
rosa leone
February 19, 2011
nonna to day is your daughter mimma 61 birthday today nonna she wish you wher here for her 61year birthday nonna beacuse she miss you very much nonns
rosa leone
January 27, 2011
my grandmother iam miss your cookies and pasts beacuse ilike when make you own sauce beacuse it is so good i will see in heaven some day love your granddaughter ros:]
rosa leone
January 20, 2011
my grandmother is rest prece beacuse she now she is in heaven with othey people that die imiss her very much i wish she was right here with us right now beacuse we can watch her tv show together everyone imiss they loves ones beacuse they are watch in heaven <3
Laura Harmon
January 17, 2011
We want you all to know that we are so very sorry and deeply saddened to hear that Nonna is no longer with us. Everyone who has been blessed to get to know your family has known that Nonna was the rock that made the family what it is today. She carried with her such great wisdom and never hesitated to share that wisdom with anyone smart enough to listen. She loved her family absolutely unconditionally and she loved her friends like they were family. There is a lot to be gained from knowing such a great person. She showed everyone how possible it is to get through anything and come out on the other side. Even in death I know that she has come out on "the other side". And I think it is safe to say that those who made it to heaven before her are now enjoying the most awesome tasting Italian food they have ever had. I woudn't be surprised if she is at this very moment telling God himself to "Eat, Eat!" My family will always keep her memory alive and well as I know everyone whoever knew her will surely do also. In doing so, this wonderful person we all knew and loved will never "really" be gone. They say that God only "loans" us out and then he calls us home where we are meant to be forever. It doesn't seem fair but then when we realize what we would have missed if she hadn't been loaned to us. For me, it would have meant everything. I have three beautiful children who would have never been born without Nonna. I met my husband at her son's restaurant. It can't be put into words properly, who she was and all that she touched. A part of her will remain in all of us and I thank all of you for sharing her with all of us and in doing so allowing us to witness the human experience at its finest. We can only hope to be able to love each other as hard as she loved us. We Love You Nonna!
Kaye Proctor
January 11, 2011
I will always treasure our love and friendship,I will miss you. Kaye
rosa leone
January 9, 2011
iwill miss my grandmother very much beacuse she allways love her tv show love her grandughter rosa
rosa leone
January 7, 2011
my grandmother is in heaven with her love ones she better place now beacuse she love all of her family we are will miss her very much
rosa leone
January 7, 2011
my grandmother want be here for her birthday any more beacuse she in heaven with all of her love ones love your granddaugther rosa ilove her pasta with her sauce it want be the sam with out her beacuse we are used go her house when had holidays with are family:}
Brenda Broner
January 6, 2011
From reading the various attributes of your beloved Rosa, dear family, she was well loved by all. My heartfelt condolences to you in your loss of a dearly beloved family member and friend to many.
Your family circle may appear to have been broken, but the love your Mom displayed will keep that circle fortified. Remember also our heavenly Father will as well keep the memory of your beloved Rosa in His memory.
Christian Love,
Laura and Tony Favata
January 5, 2011
So very sorry for your loss. Nonna Rosa was a special lady and when she would come visit Josie in Poquoson she'd come by the restaurant and visit with us. She always asked about our grandbabies---I think all grandbabies really belonged to her! Later when Josie would go visit her in Chester she'd have a message from her for me and I'd send greetings back to her with Josie. There's a lot to be learned from our elders and I'm so thankful she had the love and respect of not only HER family, but from others too----as it should be.
All our love......Tony and Laura Favata
Debbie Leone
January 5, 2011
Ma,
What can I say to such a remarkable women who treated me just as if I was her own daughter. I'll never forget your story's you shared, your pasta teachings to me, your laughter..along with your jokes, and our fun shopping together. I always picked you up, as your car was always broke! HA! You created such a legacy of love, and my prayer is we will all continue on as a contribute to what you have taught us.
I want you to rest in peach knowing your baby boy Anthony will always eat!!
Those that knew her..knows what I am talking about. You have etched a canvas of love with in my soul, and for
that I am eternally greatful that you were my other mother. I will always love you, and hold dear to my heart my special memories with you. I LOVE YOU
Jennifer Ingargiola
January 4, 2011
Nonna,
I want to say Thank you for all you taught us. You were the best nonna that anyone could ever ask for! You will never be forgotten an the Legacy of you will live on an in us
FOREVER NONNA!!! IN MY HEART ALWAYS...
I LOVE YOU.
Your Jennifa
Ashley Wilmoth
January 4, 2011
Thank You so much for allowing me to be a part of your life. I wish we could have gotten the chance to spend more time together. I will always miss your beautiful smile and your loving embrace. I will always be reminded of you when I walk through Rosa's Pizza in Chester and remember the times you visited with Mimma and Aggie and would go grocery shopping. And, the first time I visited with Jenn at your home. I just had to ride in your chair, the joy that brought to you will always stay with me. You will be missed always! Love You Nonna.
the esposito family
January 4, 2011
Please accept our deepest sympathies.
The Shelton Family
January 3, 2011
To all the family, may you find peace in the loving memories of a great Lady. The Shelton Family
Maria and Pietro Cracchiolo
January 3, 2011
To all the Leone Family, May God Bless you in this time of sorrow. Remember while we are mourning others are rejoicing to meet her again, and I can see it now she's running circles around them all. Good Bye to a class A lady. Our thoughts are with you.
January 3, 2011
My deepest sympathies to Rosa's beautiful family. Russ Vergara
January 3, 2011
Mimma & Aggie, May god bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Holly & David Boswell
LARRY HICKS
January 2, 2011
OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH LEONE FAMILY. NO ONE EVER OUTGROWS THE NEED OF A MOTHER'S LOVE! AND NONNA WAS A MOTHER TO US ALL. SHE LOVED HER FAMILY AND WAS PROUD OF EACH AND EVERYONE. HEAVEN WELCOMED HER ON A CLOUD OF LOVE.
Giacomo Leone
January 2, 2011
We would like to extend our deepest condolences at this time for the loss of your loved one. In the time that we knew Rosa Leone we shared fond memories. She was very kind hearted and a graceful Aunt to us that we will miss very dearly. With love The Leone Family in Kansas City
January 2, 2011
To the Leone Family,
Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to your family on this sad occasion. May you all remain strong knowing that she is in a better place, looking down on all of us. May God bless you all.
Robert Bazzani
Felicie Bazzani
Yorktown, VA
Rosa Volo
January 2, 2011
Iam going to miss you very much and I LOVE YOU your great-granddaughter Rosa
Mimma & Aggie
January 2, 2011
you will always remain forever in our hearts and in our minds. We have shared a long life with you.Our home will never be the same with out you.ti vogliamo tanto bene.MA, WE LOVE YOU. YOUR DAUGHTERS MIMMA & AGGIE
Annamaria Buffa
January 2, 2011
Grandmother (NONNA), what is a grandmother? Nonna Rosa was. She was a grand lady in every sense. A grandmother who loved us all
unconditionally no matter our faults. A lady who was always there for us. She was kind, loving, caring and funny. Always teaching, always worrying no matter our age, always laughing, always helping, always advising, always sharing a joke, That was my nonna.. I will ALWAYS love her. I will always miss her. Rest in peace nonna.. As Fran said "come see me in my dreams". love you nonna,
Annamaria
January 2, 2011
Ci mancherai tanto tanto NONNA ROSA i tuoi nipoti johnny-giusy-che tanto mi ai fatto sentire come una vera nipote,alessia, ilenia, giulia. we love you .
Jason Harris
January 2, 2011
you will be missed more than words can expressed. Thanks for making me part of the family- "Jason-ay"
Francine Volo
January 2, 2011
we are going to miss you very much love always your granddaughter Francine Volo
rosa leone
January 2, 2011
iam going miss my grandmother beacuse she all ways will be my heart love your granddugher rosa
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