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John DeLeo Obituary
John R. DeLeo, Sr., who would have been 95 years old on June 12, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 6, 2018 surrounded by his loving and devoted family. He was born on June 12, 1923 to the late Frank and Frances DiFilippo DeLeo and was a lifelong Stamford resident. John, who was a veteran, served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II. He was a retired heavy equipment operator who, during his career, worked for DeLeo Brothers Construction Company and Rondano's. Upon retirement he enjoyed nothing more than going fishing, checking up on the construction jobs his sons were working on and watching his beloved Mets on TV. In 1952 he (aka Johnny, Pop, Dad and Papa) saw a "pretty little nurse" who worked at Stamford Hospital and subsequently married her, Marcelle Leblanc, on January 31, 1953. This started a lifelong love affair and friendship that lasted for 63 years before "his Marcie" passed in 2016. He is survived by his six children: Jack (Susan), Marie, Thomas, Kenneth (Kristen), Gary, and David (Darlene); ten grandchildren: Jason, Matthew, Jacqueline, Adam, Emily, Tara, Ryan, Lindsey, Conner and Alexander; and seven great-grandchildren: Cole, Evan, Mason, Sophie, Avery, Grayson and Dean. He is also survived by his two sisters, Rhoda Romano and Joy Howley, but predeceased by his brother, Caesar "Cheech" DeLeo and sister, Annie Roberge.
Family and friends may call on the DeLeo family on Sunday, June 10, 2018, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Thomas M. Gallagher Funeral Home, 453 Shippan Avenue, Stamford, CT (203)-359-9999. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Mary's Church 566 Elm Street, Stamford on Monday, June 11 at 10:00. The interment will follow the service at Fairfield Memorial Cemetery in Stamford.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you consider making a memorial donation in John's name to the American Heart Association (heart.org) or the Alzheimer's Association (alz.org). To send condolences to the family, please visit www.gallagherfuneralhome.com
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June 11, 2018
Thinking of all the DeLeo family. My sincere condolences to you. Pop was a good man and loved his family so much. Take comfort in knowing he is reunited with his beloved Marcelle. He will live on in your cherished memories. God bless him and bless the DeLeo family.
With Love,
Eileen Kelly
Michael Lupo
June 11, 2018
Tom & family,
My deepest sorrow. Tom, I did not see this until today. If I knew I would have paid my respects. All my thoughts and prayers.
Michael Lupo
Progano Family
June 10, 2018
Dear Deleo Family,
Our heartfelt sympathy, May God Bless your hearts. with Love Sandy & Rocky
Dave Roberge
June 10, 2018
DeLeo family
So sorry hearing of Uncle John passing. Who could forget that laugh. A great guy.
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Ellis Crawford Jr
June 9, 2018
Dave, and Family, please accept my deepest condolences in the lost of your dad.
June 9, 2018
Tommy,Kenny and all the Deleo family our deepest condolences and sympathy on the passing of your Dad. will always remember him from the days he and your Uncles did the sewer excavation on Belltown Rd.Later meeting him again at your home on St. Benedict Circle during the many weekends working on our M/C's.may he RIP and Godspeed.Thoughts and Prayers for all!
Bob&Dolores Ekstowicz
Michael & Robin Portanova and Family
June 9, 2018
Deepest condolences on your loss. Thoughts and prayers for all.
BRIAN AND MARIA PALMER
June 9, 2018
to the deleo family, sorry for your loss of your father. he is in a better place and back with your mom.
June 9, 2018
Dear DeLeo Family,
Our deepest condolences on the loss of your father. He will be missed by all. May God be with you always.
Mike and Theresa Colabella
Matt Naughton
June 9, 2018
Kenny Gary Jack & family so sorry for your loss
POP was one of the best ; pop have the coffee and ready
Danny Tadeusiak
June 9, 2018
Kenny,
My condolences on the loss of your Dad. As soon as I saw his picture, I knew he was your Father. You are a chip off the old block. May he rest in eternal peace. God bless!
Michele Murtagh
June 8, 2018
Dear Dave and family, My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sorrowful time. I pray that God will ease your sorrow.
Joanne Anzenberger
June 8, 2018
To Dave and Family,
Please accept my sincerest condolences on the passing of your dad. May he rest in peace.
LISA DeLeo
June 8, 2018
A beautiful soul returns to heaven and will be missed. I will always remember his vibrant smile and loving presence. Sending love and light to all.
American Heart Association
June 8, 2018
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
June 8, 2018
Gary David and Family. I. don't think I ever seen Mr. Deleo not smiling. My prayers go out to old friends who I have not seen in decades but cherish the fun we had :Billy lockwood
Michael Mann SPD (ret)
June 8, 2018
Dave:
My sincere condolences to you and your family.
Bob Latosh
June 8, 2018
To Dave and Family;
I am sorry to hear of the loss of your father. Please accept my sincere condolences.
Jean DeLeo Haggerty
June 8, 2018
to Johns family
may he rest in peace & he is now in good hands of our lord.
Leanore Battinelli
June 8, 2018
Deleo Family, With a big smile like your Dads I see them together and happy. We all have great memories a time made extra speicial by mom and dad. We have lost one of the great ones.
Love to all Lee & Ralph Battinelli
June 8, 2018
These were brave men,those of our "Greatest Generation." May you now rest in eternal peace with your brothers in arms. Thank you dear soldier for serving our country.
A grateful American
June 7, 2018
To Jackie, Mimi and the whole family, Uncle Johnny was one of a kind. His smile lit up the room. I have wonderful childhood memories of him and Aunt Marcel and their loving relationship. I feel lucky to have had him in my life. Much love, Joanie (one of the Maida kids), xo
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