Leo (Hap) P. Kindon

Leo (Hap) P. Kindon

Leo (Hap) Kindon Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Mar. 20 to Mar. 21, 2024.
Leo "Hap" Kindon, beloved teacher, and cherished member of the community, passed away peacefully on March 15th, surrounded by his loving family. Leo will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and many students whose lives he touched. His spirit, along with his wisdom and love for education, will forever remain a guiding light in the community.

Leo is survived by his loving spouse, MaryAnn, his children, Jessica Gonska (m. Brent), Amy Kramer (m. Pete), Joseph Kindon, and his four grandchildren Jane, Charlotte, Jack, and Leo, to whom he was a source of endless joy and inspiration. He is predeceased by his parents, Emily and W. Fred, brother Joe, and sister Julianna. Also survived by brother Fred and sister Maryanne (m. Becca). Other family members include in-laws and several nieces and nephews, who were a big part of his life.

Relatives, friends, former students, and colleagues are invited to gather for a memorial service to celebrate Leo's life on Tuesday, March 26th at Saint Bernadette Parish in Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania. Visitation will begin at 10am followed by his Memorial Mass at 11am. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Saint Jude Children's Hospital or the Alzheimer's Association.

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