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Leo Dodd Obituary
Rochester: Leo Joseph Dodd, Jr., 88, December 30, 2015 after a brief illness. Predeceased by his sisters, Helen (Dodd) Sullivan, Jean (Dodd) Koval, and his granddaughter Nicole Zabelny. Survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Mary (Tierney) Dodd; children: Paul (Peggi Fournier), Mark (Amy Strickler), Ann Zabelny, John (Lorrie Frear), Timothy (Charmagne), Francis (Nhung Hoang), Amy (Howard) Enis; grandchildren: Lora, Jann, Colleen, Christopher, Carley, Brittany, Matthew, Jacob, Leah, Eli, Caleb, and Isaac; and 9 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by in-laws Robert Sullivan, Ann (Tierney) and Robert Oliver; and several nieces and nephews.
Leo was a graduate of Aquinas High School '45 and Villanova University '49. He was a mechanical design engineer for Eastman Kodak Company for 30 years which included work at UR Laser Energetics Laboratory and the Los Alamos National Laboratory. As well as his devotion to his family, Leo was an avid sketcher, painter, photographer, birder, naturalist, history buff, and community advocate. He was a founding member of the Servant of God Community in the '60s, Historic Brighton, and a past President of the Brighton Browncroft Neighborhood Association. Leo will be sorely missed by all who knew him.
A celebration of Leo's Life will be held on January 2, 2016 at 10:00 am at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, All Souls Chapel, 2461 Lake Avenue, Rochester, NY 14612. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Genesee Land Trust or a charity of your choice.
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Janet Kolb Thompson
January 4, 2016
Whenever I picture Uncle Leo, he has a smile on his face, which he always did. He radiated a feeling of peace and contentment. And I will never forget him and Aunt Mary sitting at our Dad's bedside, with us, in his final days. That meant so much to Ed and all of us. Thank you, Uncle Leo. Janet Kolb Thompson
Tammy Hahn
January 1, 2016
I am so sorry to hear of Leo's passing! I always loved listening to him tell family stories! I loved learning about him, Sis and Aunt Mary when they were young and the family history! My thoughts and prayers go out to the family!
Tammy Hahn (Linda Williams' daughter)
Liz Webster
December 31, 2015
As one of the Brighton Browncroft Neighborhood, I have known Leo for many years. Such a wonderful presence, a kind, helpful, caring person who wanted our neighborhood to shine! He has been, and will continue to be, missed!!!
MaryAnn Hussar
December 31, 2015
I feel honored to have known him. RIP Leo
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December 31, 2015
God Bless our Aquinas Brother
December 31, 2015
Uncle Leo was a wonderful man and one more member of the Greatest Generation who will be sorely missed. I always looked forward to receiving his hand-crafted Christmas cards, as well as the invitation to the annual family reunion. I will never forget the support both Uncle Leo and Aunt Mary provided to our whole family when Isabel passed away. He was there with her for hours on end during her final days. I just wish I could have been there for him. Love you Uncle Leo. Job well done. Rest in Peace. Tom and Toni Williams
JoAnn Ingraham
December 31, 2015
Everyone that knew him said the most wonderful things about his humor, intellect and his love of life. He must have been a good man to raise such a loving, good person as Amy Enis.
David Williams
December 31, 2015
Thank you Uncle Leo for being a wonderful role model. Rest in peace.
Patty Crowley
December 31, 2015
A gentle man...I will miss him
December 31, 2015
!His poetry and humor were extraordinary !.. Don and PeterSmlthHe will be missed by the Wednesday lunch group
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