LEONARD - Eileen L. formerly of Locust Valley died on April 14, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Edward J. Leonard. Survived by her daughter, Deborah Diabo, son-in-law Walter Diabo and nephews Arthur, Sandy and Carter Fisher. She was a graduate of Rollins College in Winter Park, Fl., a teacher at St. Kilian's School in Farmingdale. Her life-long love of tennis led to participation in tennis officiating including serving as a past President of the Eastern Tennis Umpires Assoc. She was honored with USTA's Eastern Section "Tennis Woman of the Year" Award; the Nicholas E. Powel Award and the Umpires Service Award for her dedication. Memorial Services to be held in the near future; for information: Whitting Funeral Home, 300 Glen Cove Ave., Glen Head NY 11454. www.whitting.com.

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Published by Newsday on Apr. 25, 2020.

Memories and Condolences
for Eileen Leonard

16 Entries

Josette

April 15, 2021

Can’t believe it’s been one year already. Eileen, I miss you very much.

Josette

June 18, 2020

Eileen, you were a very dear friend for many years and I will deeply miss you and all your great stories. We had lots of fun on our adventures.

Josette

June 18, 2020

ts sad that Im only finding out about this now 6/18/20. Thanks Debbie.

April 30, 2020

Eileen will be missed in the tennis community. She was a wonderful and caring person. Eileen was one of the best ballgirls ever! WeI will miss you Eileen.
Love to you and your family
Cathie Delaney

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April 28, 2020

Eileen and I traded tennis stories that would fill a book! I worked with her over 40 years and she was one of the best. Lovely lady. - Brian Earley

Joan Minkowski

April 26, 2020

My condolences to the whole family. I had the privilege of having Mrs. Leonard as a teacher at St. Kilian School in the very late 60s. She was wonderful. God bless & keep her always!

Gina

April 26, 2020

My condolences to your family. She was my 6th grade teacher at St Kilians. I remember her love for tennis well. She was a great teacher

Megan Hughes

April 26, 2020

Deepest sympathies from a former student. Class of 1984

Gina DaDan

April 25, 2020

Eileen was a beautiful person, inside and out. My love and thoughts go to her family. May her spirit always shine bright in your hearts. God bless, you, Eileen.

Cathy Parenti

April 25, 2020

Mrs. Leonard was my teacher at St. Kilian's, she was a strict but fair teacher. My condolences to her family and friends. May she Rest In Peace and God Bless her family

Kathy

April 25, 2020

Mrs. Leonard was my 6th grade teacher at St. Kilian's. Tough but always caring and fair. My condolences to all who love her.

John Dugan

April 25, 2020

4th grade1965 , we lost a class mate , killed by a car on his bike, I remember her taking us from classroom to church for the service. A kind loving professional .Loved her, my children had her in St Kilians as well

Christine

April 25, 2020

I had her in 6th grade at at kilian school she was a great teacher and friend she will be very missed RIP

Kristen

April 25, 2020

Thank you to Eileen for being a great mentor in tennis officiating.

April 25, 2020

Mrs. Leonard was a wonderful and inspiring teacher and friend to our late Mom. We will cherish the memories and offer our deepest condolences to her family.

The Wagner Family

The Whitting Family

April 25, 2020

Offering our deepest sympathies during this time.

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