Charles Anthony Leonetti Jr.

Charles Anthony Leonetti Jr. obituary, Hallwood, VA

Charles Anthony Leonetti Jr.

Charles Leonetti Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Thornton Funeral Home & Cremation Center on Mar. 30, 2026.
Charles Anthony "Tony" Leonetti, age 54, departed this life unexpectedly on Monday, March 16, 2026.

Tony was born on April 2, 1971 in Salisbury, Md. He was a lifelong resident of Virgina's Eastern Shore. He was loved by many & will be deeply missed.

He leaves behind two sons: Brad Leonetti (Hannah) & Shane Leonetti (Selena); one grandson: Noah Leonetti. He was the beloved brother to four sisters: Tammie Sterner of Mappsville, VA, Paula Leonetti -Jones of Berlin, MD, Joselyn Leonetti - Taylor (Shane) of Seaford, DE, and Julie Holland (Craig) of Pocomoke, MD. He is also survived by a longtime companion; Sandra Bowden of Hallwood, VA.; and a lifelong friend to him & his family; Mary Ann Hatton of Hallwood, VA. He is also survived by numerous nieces & nephews.

He was preceded in death by his his father; Charles Wessells Leonetti & his mother, Shannon; his maternal grandmother; Lola Davis; and his paternal grandparents; Charlie & Nellie Wessells Leonetti of Hallwood, VA.

Cremation is being handled by Thornton Funeral Home in Parksley, VA.

A "Celebration" of Life will be determined at a later date.

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