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John Anthony DiLeo Jr.

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DiLEO, John Anthony, Jr. John Anthony DiLeo, Jr. passed away Saturday, (April 25, 2009) peacefully, surrounded by his immediate family, into the loving arms of his Lord at the age of 68 after losing his life to leukemia. John was born in Waterbury, to John Anthony DiLeo, Sr. and Virginia (Santoro) DiLeo on December 30, 1940. He is survived by his beloved wife, Judith (McMullen) DiLeo of Wallingford; and four children: daughter Deborah (DiLeo) Waite and son-in-law Kenneth Waite III of Baldwinsville NY, daughter Laurie (DiLeo) Venditti and son-in-law Paul Venditti of Barnstable, MA; son John DiLeo, III and daughter-in-law Rita DiLeo of Cheshire; and daughter Christine (DiLeo) Wium and son-in-law Norman Wium of Cheshire. He leaves behind six grandchildren: Alexa DiLeo, Daniel DiLeo, Kenneth Waite IV, Olivia Waite, Logan Venditti and Jack Wium. John is survived by his only sibling, his sister Concetta DiLeo of Honolulu, HI. John owned and operated DiLeo Brothers Wholesale Grocers in Waterbury, until retirement in 2005. He served as Vice-President of the Harrison Greens Condominium Association in Wallingford. He is co-founder of Crown Technologies Association. Public calling hours will be held on Friday, May 1, between 4-8 p.m. at Buckmiller Brothers Funeral Home, 26 Waterbury Road, in Prospect. A private burial at Mount Olivet Cemetery in Watertown is scheduled for Saturday, May 2. All friends are welcome to attend the memorial service on Sunday, May 3, at the Good News Christian Center, 46 John Street, Wallingford, at 2 p.m. For additional information, please contact the church directly at (203) 284-9383. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that friends honor John's memory through donations to either The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Donor Services, P.O. Box 4072, Pittsfield, MA 01202, or on-line at https://www.leukemia-lym phoma.org/all_donate or the American Red Cross South Central Connecticut Chapter, 703 Whitney Ave., New Haven, CT 06511 or by telephone to 1-800-HELPNOW. "Today you stand in God's bright light, watching over us day and night. In our hearts you will remain, until the day we meet again..."

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Published by Hartford Courant on Apr. 29, 2009.

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Pat August

May 15, 2009

Dear Judy and family - I attempted to send you a card of sympathy, but do not have your correct address. Please know I am thinking of you, and hope when you have the time you could send an email [[email protected]]

FREDERICK ELIA

May 2, 2009

Dear Judy and family: Janet and I are greatly saddened by your loss of John. I have very fond memories of great times we had so long ago and regret that we hadn't seen each other for so long. He and you are in our prayers. Love Janet and Fred Elia

Rebecca Speight

May 1, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you over this weekend as family and friends celebrate an extraoridinary man!

my love to all,

Nicole Moody

May 1, 2009

Mrs Dileo and Family

I'm sorry to hear about your loss. Mr.Dileo was a patient at the dental office I previously worked at. I enjoyed the jokes and harassment that came along with seeing him. He loved to share new stories of the family. He was happy and loved you all. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Carl and Melisa Wynter

April 30, 2009

We share your grief at this time and offer our condolences and prayers to the entire family.

Carl and Melisa Wynter
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Meryl Anziano

April 30, 2009

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Cashier Meryl, Wallingford Walmart

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