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Leo McAloon Obituary
Mr. McAloon, a graduate of St. Raphael Academy and Bryant College, owned and operated Willow Brook Manor Nursing Home in Portsmouth as well as Leo R. McAloon Real Estate and Insurance Agency.
Mr. McAloon was National Committeeman of the Young Democrats of Rhode Island and served under five governors in the State of Rhode Island. His duties included working as the governor's representative to the Federal Highway Administration, head of The Coastal Resources Management Council, Associate Director of Department of Business Regulation, Personnel Administrator of the State of Rhode Island, and Executive Assistant to Governor Philip Noel.
Mr. McAloon served on the Board of Directors of Rhode Island Credit Union. He was a charter member of the Jr. Chamber of Commerce in Portsmouth, a charter member of Portsmouth Rotary Club and a member of the Bristol Chamber of Commerce. A lifetime member of the Seaconnet Sportmans Club, he was also a social member of the Portsmouth Portuguese American Citizens Club. He served on the Portsmouth Town Council and was Chairman of the Portsmouth Democratic Town Committee and was a former Director of Civil Defense in Portsmouth. Mr. McAloon loved boating, and he was especially fond of spending time on Block Island with family and friends.
In addition to his wife, Mr. McAloon is survived by his four children; Leo 'Skip' McAloon, III and his wife Sam of New Orleans, LA, Tara Wall and her husband Robert of Belmar, NJ, Justin McAloon and his wife Candace of Jamestown, RI, and Katherine Bostian and her husband Walter of Manalapan, NJ. He is also survived by five grandchildren, Joseph and Henry McAloon and Emily, Robert and Cahill Wall as well as brothers Vincent McAloon and Terrence McAloon and sisters Nancy Murphy and Sheila Lemoi.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday at 10:00am at St. Anthony's Church, East Main Road, Portsmouth. Burial will follow at Trinity Cemetery, East Main Road, Portsmouth. Calling Hours are Friday 4-7pm at the Connor's Memorial Funeral Home, 55 West Main Road, Portsmouth, RI, with arrangements by The O'Neill-Hayes Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Hospice Program of Visiting Nurse Services of Newport & Bristol Counties, 1184 East Main Road, Portsmouth, RI, 02871 or the Portsmouth Volunteer Fire Department, 2300 East Main Road, Portsmouth, RI, 02871.
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Memories and Condolences
for Leo McAloon
Francis Whalen
November 28, 2008
Dear Barbara and all the McAloon Family. Our thoughts and Prayers will always contain "Skip". We remember our good times on Block Island and in Providence. Always the best. Regina/Fran Whalen
Chris and Barbara Varone
November 11, 2008
Dear Barbara,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time of sorrow. May your cherished memories give you peace and comfort.
Our Deepest Sympathy
Ella Donnelly
November 9, 2008
Dear Barbara,I was sorry to read of Skip's passing. My sincere sympathy to you and your family.
Ella Frances Gray Donnelly
Dave and Bernice villari
November 8, 2008
To Skip's family:
Please accept our deepest sympathy for your loss.
Skip was a man who made everyone feel of value.
We will always remember his smile.
Jim Hagan
November 7, 2008
Barbara---My deepest sympathy on the loss of Skip. He was well respected and admired by everyone, both as a friend and professional. We often think back of the laughs we all enjoyed as young adults and will always have great memories. He was the best. Skip will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Beverly Dwyer
November 7, 2008
Dear Barbara and family: My heartfelt sympathy on the loss of Skip. Having worked directly for him with Governor Noel, I had the pleasure of listening to the many accalades, compliments, and great testimony for all the good that he did for so many. He taught me so much; I will always remember him for his kindness, gentility, wisdom and love of family and respect for people. He and all his family will remain in my prayers for all the days of my life. God be with you.
Lori Marsella-Levine
November 7, 2008
Dear Mrs. McAloon, Skip Jr,Tara, Justin and Kate,
I am so very sorry for your loss. I pray that you are able to find peace in knowing that your husband and father is in a much better place where there is no pain and suffering. I will always remember Mr. McAloon's great smile. Last night while at my parents, we shared stories of our times together when we were just small children; Kate was everyone's baby! While the years have gone by and we have not seen each other we did get updates through the years from our parents who fortunatley remained dear friends with your parents. My father has lost his very best friend.....or as he says, "Skip was more than my friend, he was my brother". I am grateful that my father has wonderful memories and stories of their "brotherhood". While Mr. McAloon is gone from this earth his memories live on in all those who knew and loved him so. Again, my deepest sympathy to all of you.
Love, Lori Marsella-Levine
MARC MESSIER
November 7, 2008
IT IS A TERRIBLE LOSS OF FOR ALL THAT KNEW SKIP.
MY HEART GOES OUT TO THE MCALLOON FAMILY AND ALL HIS FRIENDS AND ASSOCIATES .
HE WILL BE SINCERELY MISSED .
Richard and Donna Ramsdell
November 7, 2008
Dear Barbara and Family: You are in our thoughts and prayers. Skip will be dearly missed by all. Keep friends and family close. I will miss our long distance calls. The entire family sends their deepest sympathies. We love you.
November 7, 2008
Dear Barbara and family: Sorry to hear of Skip's passing. Our deepest sympathy is extended to you all. Peggy & Joe Baxter
Nadine Lepore
November 7, 2008
Dear Babs and family, we are so sorry to hear of your loss. It was a great honor meeting you and your extended family, one which we shall treasure forever. We will hold all of our dearest memories with you and the family very close to our hearts. Please accept our deepest sympathy and prayers. Always..Nadine and Dennis Lepore
Doris & Sandy Bostian
November 7, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your loss.
Shannon and Eric Holtzman
November 7, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of the McAloons. Please accept our deepest sympathies.
Joe & Jean Flood
November 7, 2008
Dear Barbara and Family
Sending our deepest sympathy on the passing of Skip.Remembering when he was a "Woodsmen" and splitting all the firewood but also thinking of your wonderful family and having the pleasure of their company.Please accept our condolences.
Lisa Dalpe
November 7, 2008
Dear Barbara and Family,
I am sorry for your loss, I am unable to attend the services but I want to let you know that my prayers and thoughts are with you
My Sympathy
Lisa Dalpe
doug. morrow
November 6, 2008
McAloon Family: Skip will be greatly missed by all the members of the Seaconnet Sportsman Club. He was one of the nicest men i have ever met. I always enjoyed his company at the S.S.C. i am very sorry for your loss.
Doug. Morrow
John Hogan
November 6, 2008
Barbara and family, Peg joins me in extending sincere sympathy on the loss of your husband and father. His passing brings to mind many enjoyable days in the world of politics. He was truly respected in each of the positions he held during his years in state service. He will be missed by many.
Sincerely,
John Hogan
Joe Lamarca
November 6, 2008
Dear Barbara
I remember Skip and you from my childhood in RI. He was a great friend to my Dad(Pini) and I remember Skip's hearty laugh and willingness to help anyone he could. We lost a great humanbeing, but he has left a lasting impression on all of us who had the pleasure to know him.
Ken & Pat Menard
November 6, 2008
To The McAloon Family: Our deepest sympathies to all of you during this difficult time. May the wonderful memories of "Skip" help get you through the difficult days ahead.
Ken and Pat Menard
Seaconnet Sportsman Club Members
Christie Valverde
November 6, 2008
Dearest Barbara and family,
My deepest sympathy.Peace be with you all at this difficult time.
Love, Christie
Brian Hussey
November 6, 2008
Dear Barbara:
Very sorry for your loss.
Brian & Kathleen Hussey
Port Orange, FL
Lisa Sprague
November 6, 2008
To one of the greatest families in the world:
I am sorry for your loss but this sorrow is tempered by a wistful smile because I am sure there is something funny going on with whomever Skip is keeping company with right now. He was a fine example of an exemplary human being.
Francis j. Darigan,jr
November 6, 2008
My deepest sympathy to Mrs. McAloon and family on the death of Skip. I have not seen Skip in some time but remember him with great fondness from his days in State Government with Gov. Phil Noel. I remember his kindnesss and great sense if humor. He was a fine public servant who will be well remembered and greatly missed. My prayers and best wishes are with you all.
April Paniccia
November 6, 2008
Dear Barbara,
Please accept my deepest sympathy for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
Sincerely,
April Paniccia
Hattie Ide Chaffee Home
Carol O'Rourke
November 6, 2008
Dear Barbara,
My very deepest sympathy to you and your family. I am sorry we cannot be there in person but please know that you are in our thoughts and Skip is in our prayers.
With love, Carol & Bruce
Paul & Jean Rice
November 6, 2008
Sheila & Family,
Condolences to you and yours on the loss of your brother. You're in our thoughts & prayers. God be with you.
Pattie Murphy
November 6, 2008
Dear Barbara and Family:
Please accept my sympathy for your loss. I will remember Skip always for his kindness and most especially his humor and laughter. May God be with you through the coming days and always.
Marcia Bigney-Starr
November 6, 2008
My deepest sympathy to you all..I remember well how Skip and Paul worked together. Marcia Bigney
JOSEPH FERRO
November 6, 2008
Dear Barbara and family, so sorry to hear of the passing of Skip. It was always a pleasure to welcome and serve him at Twin Oaks. Sorry I am unable to attend his service do to my work schedule. My prayers are with you and your family.
Jackie Simas
November 6, 2008
Aunt Sheila, Uncle Richard
So sorry to hear of your brothers passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love, Jackie, David, Amanda & Andrew
Rev. Joseph Protano
November 6, 2008
Dear Friends: The long journey that Leo had to arrive at his eternal reward is now complete. The people of St Andrew's and I are pleased that our prayers were part of that journey. Holy Mass was celebrated today for the repose of his soul and the peace he wants for each of you. God bless you in every way. Fr. Joe Protano
Lucille gautieri
November 6, 2008
Dear Barbara and family: Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. God bless, Lucille, Kenneth and Domenic Figliuzzi
Fritz Hagensen
November 6, 2008
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Kelly Murphy
November 6, 2008
Dear Uncle Skip,
Some of my fondest childhood memories include you. Who knew that I would grow up to love a lobster so much - when the first time I ever saw one was when you came into the bathroom at Nonnie & Grompie's house on Block Island and pretended to put a live one in the tub with me!!!
Your sense of humor and friendly nature will be missed by all I am sure!
I know that Nonnie & Grompie welcomed you into their arms and will forever hold you in love and comfort.
Love always Uncle Skippy, Kelly Ann
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