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Steve Leon Obituary

Steve Leon

Louisville - Steve Leon, 90, of Louisville passed away Wednesday, October 10, 2018.

Steve was a native of New York City, N.Y. and had served in the U. S. Navy & Army & WWII & Korean War . He retired as a truck driver for the Courier Courier-Journal after 37 years of service and was a member of Incarnation Catholic Church,, St. Lawrence Men's Club, Incarnation Seniors Club, volunteer at St. Mary & Elizabeth Hospital for 13 years, Known as the Cookie Man at St Mary's & Elizabeth Aux. Avid U of L Cardinal Fan & Life Long N.Y. Yankee Fan.

American Legion # 220 member for over 50 years , 40 & 8 Past Post Commander & Past Department Vice Commander of life member of Post 220. Preceded in death by his parents, Esteban and Juana Leon; and a brother, Joseph Leon.

Survivors include his wife of 66 years, Shirley Leon; four children, Michael Leon (Alice), Joseph Leon (Kit), Janette Slone (Don) & Diana Alvey (Alan); eight grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.

Funeral mass will be held 10 AM Saturday at Incarnation Catholic Church, 2229 Lower Hunters Trace; burial to follow at Louisville Memorial Gardens West.

Visitation will be Friday October 12th from 1:00-3:00PM and 5:00-8:00PM at Owen Funeral Home, 5317 Dixie Highway.

Expressions of sympathy made to Hosparus of Louisville

Published by Courier-Journal on Oct. 11, 2018.
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My wonderful friend I will miss you greatly! You brought cheer to me and everyone you would meet! We'll meet again! Much love and prayers to Mrs. Leon and to all of your family! With Love in Christ! Richard Everett

Richard Everett

October 11, 2018

Janette and family, so sorry for your loss. hugs and prayers.

jill stock

October 11, 2018

What a great man. Steve was always great to talk too and he treated people with respect. Great Card fan as well. Prayers for him and all of the family.

Pod and Melissa O'Bryan
Ft Myers Florida

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October 11, 2018

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