Ernest "Ernie" Leone

Ernest Leone of West Grove Ernest Leone, 62, of West Grove, passed away on Sunday, February 5, 2012, at his vacation home in West Yellowstone, Montana. Born in Wilmington, Del., he was the son of Alfred Leone of Kennett Square and the late Gladys Leardi Leone. Ernie was president of Mushroom Central Supply in Toughkenamon. In his younger years, he worked at the Suburban Bakery, which was a family business. He was an officer and life time member of the Italian American Club in Kennett Square and a member of the National Rifle Association. Ernie was an avid outdoorsman and hunter. Ernie enjoyed spending time with his fiance, Brenda, while splitting their time at their home in West Grove and at their home in Montana, where she owned and operated the Buffalo Trading Company. He lived life to its fullest and enjoyed being with his family and friends. In addition to his father, he is survived by his fiance, Brenda Heverin; two sons, Anthony M. Leone and his wife Erin of Lincoln University and Nicholas S. Leone and his longtime companion Nikki Szymanski of Oxford; two sisters, Debbie Leone of Kennett Square and Evie Leone Corrado and her husband Frank of Kennett Square; and two grandchildren, Dominic and Mallory. You are invited to visit with Ernie's family and friends from 6 to 9 on Monday evening, February 13, and again from 10 to 11 on Tuesday morning, February 14, at Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church, 300 State Road, West Grove. His funeral Mass will follow at 11 a.m. Burial will be in St. Patrick's Cemetery, Route 82, Kennett Square. In lieu of flowers, a contribution in Ernie's memory may be made to, Drexel College of Medicine, Transplant Wellness Fund, Liver Transplant Dept., Hahnemann University Hospital, 216 North Broad Street, MS417, Philadelphia, PA 19102. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.griecocares.com. Arrangements by the Kuzo & Grieco Funeral Home, Kennett Square.