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Leo Longobardo Obituary
July 7, 1926
April 25, 2017
Leo Gene Longobardo passed into eternal life at his home on April 25, in Reno at the age of 90. He is survived by his loving wife of sixty-three years, Nita, his sons Terry (Carol), Sam, and daughter Kim Awisus (Mark). He also left behind his beloved grandchildren Travis (Viki), Camron, (Denise) Skyler, Mitchell, and Micah, and his three adorable great-grandchildren Xander, Bradlee, and Rowan.
Leo grew up in Idaho, served his country right out of high school, and later graduated from the University of Notre Dame with a Master's Degree in Education. He and his family moved to Reno in 1955 where he taught history and driver's education and coached football and baseball at Reno High School for 30 years. In addition, he was the "voice of the Reno High Huskies" announcing football games with his distinctive and memorable voice for many years after his retirement.
He was an active member at St. Thomas Aquinas for 56 years where he was a Lector and Eucharistic Minister, a member of the Parish Council, and was involved in many other church related events.
Leo was greatly loved by his family and friends and will be missed more than words can express. Sayonara Poppi - until we meet again! We love you and will miss you!!
A Rosary is scheduled for Friday, May 19 at 6:30 pm at Walton's Funeral Home - Sierra Chapel. (895 W. 2nd Street, Reno 89503)
A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Thomas Aquinas (310 West 2nd St.), Reno, NV on Saturday, May 20 at 12:00 pm, with a reception following in the church hall.
Online memories and condolences may be shared in Leo's Book of Memories at www.waltonsfuneralhomes.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Lisa Opton
November 9, 2022
Coach Longobardo taught me how to drive and I often think he had nerves of steel! He was a kind man and a blessing to the community. I had to teach my kids how to drive and I would have given anything to have them taught by the one who taught me! Lisa Opton
JoAnn Thompson
May 1, 2020
The world is less brighter without you in it.
thomas pearce
June 12, 2017
Mr. Longobardo was our neighbor and friend for more than fifty years, and a great neighbor at that. We will all miss you. God bless you Mr. Longobardo , and your family as well!! Thomas Pearce and family.
Marie Freeman
May 13, 2017
What a wonderful teacher, I had you as a teacher in 1968-69 school year. You will be missed. Marie Garson Freeman Reno Nv.
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JoAnn Thompson
May 9, 2017
I love you Leo and miss you very much...I am so glad we met. You always made my day and made me smile...JoAnn Thompson
May 9, 2017
Carl Cowley
May 8, 2017
So sorry to hear of your loss! You have always been a great family!
May the Lord bless you with great memories of all the years you had with him!
He was always a kind man when I and my other friends were in your home as friends of Sam.
I have fond memories of how he would announce the football games I played in at Reno High and I have often thought about his work in that position over years!
May the Lord continue to bless your family!
May 7, 2017
So sorry Travis and Camron. We know that you will miss your grandfather very much. Lots of love to you. Ed and Pat.
Donna Fivecoat
May 7, 2017
Rest in peace Uncle Leo until we meet again. We love you with all our hearts.
from all the Notus Gang.
Donna Fivecoat
May 7, 2017
Rest in peace Uncle Leo until we meet again. We love you with all our hearts. Love to you from the Notus gang.
David Wieland
May 5, 2017
Mr. Longobardo taught me driver training in 1972. Wonderful teacher. He said that if you learn it right from the start, good driving skills will become a habit that you won't even have to think about in the future. To this day, I reflexively use my turn signals, every time I turn, even into my driveway, to the amusement of my wife.
Terry, I'm sorry for your loss. Your dad was quite a guy.
Dean Stone
May 4, 2017
Terry and Carol. Terry I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. What a great guy he was and what a difficult time this must be for you and family. Embrace your memories and celebrate his life. He h ad so much to offer and provided much leadership and wisdom to all of us. Take care my friend and trust that your dad is present with the Lord.
Helen J Durant
May 3, 2017
Rest in Peace Leo, we will miss your strong voice from the Lectern on Sunday mornings. ♡
Joseph Martin
May 3, 2017
Coach Longobardo, I played football for you at Reno in 1962 and 1963. I'll never forget when you pulled me up to play quarterback and I believe we were playing Quincy Calif. you asked me to play that position because we had no one else. You had me playing a lot of positions during my time with you and I've nvr forgotten you and the support you gave me. You also had me in Drivers Ed. Didn't wreck the car, but I'm sure I gave you a little gray hair.
Years after I graduated I ran into you (not literally) at the market. I was employed by Washoe County Sheriffs Office as a Deputy Sheriff. You ask me to come to your Drivers Ed class and speak to your students.
That was a great honor for me and I've never forgotten that.
You are a good man and it's been my honor to know you.
May you rest in piece.
Joseph E. Martin, LT. Ret
WCSO
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