Leonard Joseph DeLayo Jr.

I am so sorry to hear of Leonard´s passing. I remember playing with Leonard and his sisters as a child at his grandmother´s house in the Bronx. His grandmother, Mary, and my grandmother, Filomena, were friends and neighbors. His Aunt Rita was a close friend of my Mother´s. My favorite memory is going to the Howdy Doody show with our mothers. I think I was 5 and Leonard was 7. Leonard made it into the "Peanut Gallery", I did not. I was afraid of Clarabell. We had fun afterwards and both...

Jean Anne - I still mourn his loss, as I am sure you do as well. May God fill you with peace and love.

Dorothy and I are so saddened by Leonard’s passing . He was a great lawyer, public servant and friend. His passing leaves a void in the legal and educational community and in our lives. Our sympathy and prayers are with you and your family. Justice Joe and Dorothy Baca

Jean Ann - What a loss! I am so sorry. Leonard has certainly left a legacy to be proud of. I will always fondly remember our wonderful days at UNM. God bless you and your family.

Dear DeLayo Family. Our heartfelt condolences to your family on the passing of Leonard. He was such a great leader in our community and know he will be sorely missed. Please know my family joins me in sending thoughts and prayers to you. With Sympathy, Clara Apodaca and family.

Dear Jean Ann and Family,
On behalf of Albuqerque Public Schools and my husband, Jack, who served as one of several superintendents, I want to thank you. You can’t serve on a school board for as long as Leonard did without great sacrifice on the part of the family.

Jack and Leonard’s friendship began with an act of kindness provided by Leonard’s Dad allowing Jack’s down syndrome brother to play on a school play ground where he was principal and it lasted decades.
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Jean Ann, may you and all your family share in the joys and love you shared over many years. Further, may God's blessings and peace comfort you.