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Walter Leonardelli Obituary

Leonardelli, Walter O. "Wally" Age 87 years. Beloved and cherished husband for 64 years of Evelyn "Sis" (nee Walsh). Passed away peacefully to the Lord and to a better life on January 23, 2007. He is further survived by his 6 loving children, Walter "Butch" (Terri), Timothy (Janet), Susan (Dennis) Olla, Terry (Patricia), Thomas (Gayle) and Todd (Kathy). Grandpa Wally is loved and will be greatly missed by his 20 grandchildren, Jason, Jeremy, Julie and Jaime Leonardelli, Jennifer (Todd) Vis, Gina (Josh) Christophersen, Tony (Faye) Olla, Angela (Kurt) Schampers, Micah Olla, Rebecca (Owen) Gaffney, Noah, Joash, Keziah and Caleb Olla, Lindsay, Megan, Anthony, Cristina, Katie and Jacob Leonardelli. Grandpa Wally cared deeply and loved his 14 great-grandchildren. We will love you forever, Dad and Grandpa. Also survived by sisters, brothers, many nieces, nephews, sister-in-law, brothers-in-law, other relatives, many friends and special pet "Buddy". Funeral service Fri., Jan. 26, 7:00 PM, at the Funeral Home. Private Interment Highland Memorial Park. In state Friday at the Funeral Home 4:00 PM until the time of Service. A special Thank You to Wally's wonderful caregivers at Community Day Care Center and also a very special Thank You to the excellent staff at Cedar Lake Nursing Home. We cannot express thanks enough for your care, patience, understanding and love to Wally and his family. Also our most sincere gratitude to Midwest Express Airlines for the outstanding cooperation and help for getting everyone home for Dad and Grandpa! In lieu of flowers, memorials to Community Day Care Center or Cedar Lake Nursing Home, West Bend, appreciated. Former owner of Wally' Market, Leonardelli's Restaurant and Leonardelli's Liquor and Deli in West Allis. BEVSEK-VERBICK Funeral Home & Crematory 414-546-4342 10210 W. Lincoln Ave. www.bevsekverbick.com

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel from Jan. 25 to Jan. 26, 2007.

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Carol Willegal

January 30, 2007

We will miss him and his wonderful smile. He was a great asset to the LSS Adult Day Center here in West Bend. Sis and all, know that you are in our prayers and thoughts always.

Jo Ellen (Jellie) Gallegos (Siehr)

January 29, 2007

Dear Wally,
I have such fond memories of you and your family. I was always amazed of your mom and dad' work ethic and maintaining such a close knit family. I'm sure you will continue to cherish all the moments and memories of your dad's life. Thoughts and prayers with you at this difficult time.

Diane Schieffer

January 29, 2007

Wally and family,
I just heard the news about your Dad and I wanted you to know my thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of grief. May the many memories bring you and your family comfort.

I wish I would have found out sooner, I would have come to pay my respects and see folks I haven't seen in a long time. My best,

Gina and Roberto Valotta

January 29, 2007

Dear Tom, Gayle, Cristina and extended family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Kathy and Leslie

January 27, 2007

Tom, Gayle, Cristina and extended family,
You are all in our thoughts in prayers during this sad time but hopefully happy memories will bring you some consolation.
Take care,

William M. Hall

January 25, 2007

Dear Tom and Gayle: We were saddened to hear that your dear Father had passed away,and wished to extend to you, your Mother and all your family our sincere sympathy. We never met your Dad, but it is evident that he was a fine person, held in high regard by all who knew him. Be consoled in knowing that he had a wonderful, and long life, surrounded by his loving wife of 64 years and all his children, grand children and great grandchildren He must have been so proud of all of you. Also be consoled in knowing that everything possible was done to make him happy and comfortable in his final illness. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. BillHall

Heather Ingram

January 25, 2007

I am very sorry to hear of your loss. I cut ham early every Sunday morning at the deli for many years. Wally always taste-tested the ham and was such a sweetheart always.

corynne lynch

January 25, 2007

Todd & family, Sorry to hear of your loss of your father, he was a great man. We are thinking of you and your family.
Corynne(Peters) Lynch & family.

Les and Judy Jankowski

January 25, 2007

We are so sorry to hear of your father's passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Judy and Les

Bob & Nancy Nell

January 25, 2007

We were so sorry to hear of Wally's
passing. We knew Wally from the days
when he was in the deli business. Bob worked at Roundys Cash & Carry
and always enjoyed Wally's many
jokes and his friendship.Wally was the kind of person I looked forward to seeing each week. Our sincere Sympathy
Bob & Nancy

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