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Jerome Leonard Obituary

LEONARD - Jerome V., (Dutch) on December 4, 2009 of New Hyde Park, NY. Beloved husband of Catherine (nee: Coyne). Cherished father of Kathleen McCormick, Eileen Koleda (Yustin), Mary Brock (Andrew), Thomas (Ann Marie). Loving Pop-Pop of Michael, Christopher, Danny, Courtney, Cirsten, Madeleine, Connor, Jack, Joseph & Grace. Retired Police Officer, New York City Police Dept, 109th precinct. Longtime member of New Hyde Park Knights of Columbus Council #2852 & Holy Name Society NYPD. Friends may visit Saturday & Sunday 2-4 & 7-9pm at the R. Stutzmann & Son Funeral Home 2000 Hillside Ave, New Hyde Park, NY. (1/4 mile East of New Hyde Park Rd). Funeral Mass Monday 10:15am at Notre Dame RC Church. Interment to follow St. John's Cemetery, Middle Village, NY.

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Published by Newsday on Dec. 5, 2009.

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Kathleen

December 4, 2010

Dear Dad,
So this is it. We all need closure to some degree and this is the start. We know you are with God in Heaven and that is just beautiful! We have seen the signs that you are watching over us.My first was at the store. That is between you and me...lol. Of course we miss you but understand why God needed to take you to a pain free and peaceful place.Continue to watch over us,especially mom.Miss you very much!!
Love,
Kath and boys

December 3, 2010

Dear Dad,
I have great comfort knowing you are out of pain,you can breathe easy and all your burdens have been lifted. Knowing that doesn't take away the loss we I feel as each day passes. It has been a difficult year for all of us, we miss your presence. At this your 1 year anniversary I pray you continue to watch over all of us, and may the good Lord continue to hold your soul in the palm of his hands. I miss you Dad.
Love Always,
Tommy

December 3, 2010

Dear Dad,
It is so hard to believe a year has come and gone. I will try and forget the last hours and instead remember your smile, your laugh, and the twinkle in your eyes. Thanks for the rose you sent today.
I love you and miss you everyday.
Love,
Mary

December 3, 2010

Dear Dad,

It is so hard to believe and accept it has been one year without you. We all miss you and think of you often. Stay with mom during these difficult days.

Forever in my heart.
With love,
Eileen

Kathleen

October 18, 2010

Dear Dad,
Today is a day we keep close to our hearts. As you watch over us from heaven know that your laughter, love and knowledge will not be forgotten.Your new birthday began December 4 th. May you be filled with peace. Love and miss you!
Kathleen and boys.

Eileen

October 16, 2010

Dear Dad,
Happy Birthday to you! You are so deeply missed by us all.
With love always,

October 15, 2010

Happy Birthday Dad!! Always in our hearts and thoughts! Are you working magic with your Yankees?
Love, Mary

July 11, 2010

Dearest Jerry,
The summer is here, as I walk the beach
I talk to you I wish I could hear you answer me. This was my favorate place but it is not the same. There are so many things I want to tell you. I miss you so, your Cathy

Eileen

July 4, 2010

Dear Dad,

I know you will be with us as we celebrate July 4th today. We will light a special "sparkler" for you.
Please continue to watch over mom~ it has been a long seven months for her.
You are loved and missed so much.

Tommy

June 22, 2010

Dear Dad,
We all carried a heavy heart on Fathers Day. Please be my angel and watch over me as I journey through fatherhood. Help me make good decisions as a Father. Guide me in a direction that will be pleasing in your eyes. I pray that your spirit will always light my path in life.
I miss you!

Mary

June 20, 2010

Dear Dad,
Happy Father's Day. I felt your strength today. We planted red flowers today and watered your lawn..Andrew said your neighbors are lucky you were a gardener. You would be proud. We had hot dogs on beach today. Tom brought the thermos..brought back memories of fishing. Your spirit lives on in our thoughts..thanks Dad! Love You and Miss You.

Eileen

June 20, 2010

Dear Dad,

Happy Father's Day to you. I miss you everyday ~ but know you are at peace. Thank you for all you did for us throughout the years!
With love always

June 20, 2010

Dear Pop Pop,

Love you and miss you on this Father's Day. Thanks for being there for us!
Love, Mike, Chris , and Danny

Kathleen McCormick

June 20, 2010

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY IN HEAVEN. PRAY FOR US WHO MISS YOU SO VERY MUCH

June 20, 2010

Dearest Dad,
My first Father's Day without you and it is very hard. The only peace I have is knowing that you are not in pain or struggling to breath.I was finally able to make it to the 5th fl where you were a patient. It has taken this long, but I can't look at the room. Hopefully someday I will have the strengh. I know you are in Heaven and will help me through this struggle. You are always in my heart.We are having hot dogs for lunch on the beach. Just the way you like it. Jerry Leonard special,hot water. I thank you for all the beautiful memories. Dr. Bags got a house in the Hamptons and was complaining about it. I turned to him and told him the wonderful memories we have of the Hamptons growing up as well as my boys. I told him to enjoy it with his children. They will look back someday and thank him for it and cherish the moments forever. I think I made his head spin :) It is true. Life is what you make of it ! Love you and Miss you Always-Kathleen and boys!

June 1, 2010

Dear Dad,
Thought of you very much this Memorial Day.I was sure to wear my American flag on my lab coat! Miss you a bunch!
Love, Kath

May 31, 2010

Dear Dad,
Memorial Day...always special to you and our family. We will miss you very much today. It will be lightened by Maddie's birthday. I will have a hot dog and apple pie for you!! Love You and Miss You! Mary

Tom Leonard

May 13, 2010

Tom Leonard

May 13, 2010

Terence Howard

May 12, 2010

My sincerest sympathy to the Leonard Family for the loss of a truly kind and nice man and neighbor. Mr. Leonard taught me how to mow a lawn the "right way". A really nice piece of my childhood is gone. My thoughts and prayers are with Mr. Leonard and all of the Leonard Family.

Sincerely,
Terry Howard

Tom Leonard

April 8, 2010

Dear Dad,
Even though your spirit was with us on Easter, we all missed your presence.
The grass is greening up and the flowers are starting to bloom. This time of year will always bring fond memories for me. The Yanks are off to a great start taking two from Boston. Its gonna be a tough baseball season without you! I'll miss your insights and thoughts on the Yanks. At least you don't have to hear Joe Buck anymore!!haha. I hope The Great Bambino announces all the Yankee Games in Heaven. I miss you Dad!
Love,Tommy

April 5, 2010

Hi DAD,
Can't tell you how much I missed your call about my bike. It always meant so much!! Missed knowing that you and mom made your Easter morning visits dropping off the baskets. I miss you so much but I remind myself that you are no longer suffering and are at peace with God.
Love Kath and the boys.

April 4, 2010

Hi Dad,
I reminded Kath about her bike...I took care of it for you. Happy Easter. We missed you so much today.
Love, Mary

Eileen Koleda

April 4, 2010

Dear Dad,

Happy Easter! It has been a long 4 months - we all miss you so much.
Forever in our thoughts and hearts.

Kathleen McCormick

February 7, 2010

Dear Dad,
Well, what a day! I miss you so much.My day started by hearing that Lou had joined you in heaven ! Mom told me she was @ Winthrop and all the memories came rushing back. I could see you sitting in triage in so much distress. Your ears must have been ringing. I pray every day that you are @ peace and watching over us and giving us strength to get through each day. Funny I have been thinking about how you taught me how to hold my coffee when you would drive me to Flushing Hospital to do my volunteer work. I never forgot that.Oh, I quit smoking! Stand by me to help me stay smoke free. I love the feeling!
Love you always,
Kath

February 1, 2010

Joseph Leonard

February 1, 2010

Dear Pop-pop,
Thanks for the Yankee pictures. I pray for you every night. I hope you enjoy the super bowl from heaven.
I keep your prayer card in my school folder as a reminder. I'm so excited to dress up in my 70's costume on Wed.
I hope you are at peace.
I love you, Joseph

January 21, 2010

January 21, 2010

Tommy Leonard

January 19, 2010

Dear Dad,
I miss you very much! It seems like yesterday you were waving me around third base base at preller stadium for my first homerun. Or when you would get me a ham and cheese sandwich with a yohoo after a hard days work at hans's deli. The time went so fast. Thanks for the good memories no one can take them away from me. I'm so grateful for all the years we had together. I pray you are at peace and truly happy!
I love you Dad,
Tommy

C and C Koleda

December 31, 2009

Dear Pop-Pop,
We missed you so much at Christmas. Please watch over us from heaven. You are our angel.

Love, Courtney and Cirsten

Courtney K

December 31, 2009

Dear Pop-Pop,

We miss you so much. Please watch over us from heaven. You are our angel.

Love, Courtney and Cirsten

December 27, 2009

Dear Dad,
Thank you for all the gifts you have given us which we will cherish for years to come. Your sense of humor, your optimism, and your faith will live on in us. Merry Christmas Dad. I love you and miss you. Love, Mary

December 19, 2009

Your stories, laughter and personality will be remembered and cherished by all of your family/friends forever. Go Giants....
Rest in peace.
Scott & Lorraine

December 11, 2009

Dear Jerry,
The years have past too quickly, you will be missed so much. To hear you say, "I need a do-over"(my hair)was so
loving.
Your suffering was awful you tried so
hard to get well. Be with us in our hearts.
Lovingly
Catherine

Danny McCormick

December 8, 2009

Dear PopPop,

We all miss you very much, you were a great grandpa. I miss you so much. Rest in Peace.

Love,
Danny

Kathleen McCormick

December 8, 2009

Dear Dad,

Your laughter, love and faith will remain with us forever.
Watch over us from Heaven. I am so happy that you are finally @ peace.All your pain and suffering forever gone.

Love Always,
Kathleen and Boys

Eileen Koleda

December 8, 2009

Dear Dad,

Forever in our hearts!

With love,
Eileen

December 8, 2009

Dear Dad,

Forever in our hearts!

With Love,
Eileen

Tom Leonard

December 7, 2009

You are home in heaven. All your burdens have been lifted. Rest in Peace Dad.

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December 5, 2009

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