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Louis Leggio Obituary
Leggio. He was the smile and spirit of his town and not shy of striking up conversation with everyone he met. His laughter and presence were as big as his personality. He was an active member and pillar within his community, a wonderful and generous Uncle & friend to hundreds of all ages. He was adored by many. His famous hero's will be greatly missed, as well as the legendary man who made them. Visitation: Wed Nov. 16, 2022-2-4/7-9 at Rose's Funeral Home, 1705 5th Ave., Bay Shore, NY 11706. Mass: Thurs Nov 17, 2022-11am at St. Patricks Church 9 Clinton Ave. Bay Shore, NY 11706. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: JOSEPH & LOUIS LEGGIO SCHOLARSHIP FUND, P.O.Box 464, Bay Shore NY 11706.
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Memories and Condolences
for Louis Leggio
Lisa
November 11, 2024
My deepest condolences to the family. I was a customer there for many years. Lou & Joe were the best & the hero´s nobody could come close to theirs. Lou & Joe are truly missed. I was looking them up & saw the closed permanently on the website.
Jon
August 11, 2024
I have a house a couple blocks away for 35+ years. When we would go visit some veteran friends over at the VA, they always had us stop to bring them Leggio´s heros. Local Legends. RIP. Sad to see the windows of the deli papered over....
Gary Sullivan
February 28, 2024
Gary Sullivan
I was his next door neighbor
At 23 Benjamin Street in Bay Shore in the early 1950s.
Louie and Joey were great friends
S.T Pepo
February 25, 2024
As a kid originally from Brooklyn / Queens who moved out to the Island Louie would make me feel like a celebrity when I would walk in ( I was only a Newsday Newspaper Boy ) haha
No matter who you were Louie & Joe would make you feel like you were family. We would talk about everything from sports, movies, music and of course family. To end this one in true Louie fashion I´ll say
" They Sure Don´t Make `Em Like They Used To "
Until we meet again Fratello
Julie caradona
November 10, 2023
Louis I still am in Awww I miss you and your Heros like crazy I pass by your store at least 8 times a week the people in heaven must all be happy because your Louie's deli their eating our heros till we meet again you remember one hero mayo tomato black pepper ham Swiss and lettuce ok God has Blessed you and I'm sure your Happy and making money love you leggio you are truly missed
David Bruce Blumberg
November 9, 2023
Louis you and Joe reminded us of an Abbott and Castello routine every time we purchased heros. We miss the heros but even more the two of you and the antics that went on between you two and the customers. Many times I watched you give food to those that could not afford it. They don't make quality people like the two of you anymore. Miss you
Robert Sgroi
November 9, 2023
lou was like a brother--god bless--a era that is over -- I grew up in Sayville in the 70's, and rode my bike there for a world famous hero--rest in peace
David Blumberg
January 3, 2023
To Begin My sincerest condolences to the family. Leggio's Hero and I go back to my Jr. High School Days and Day trips with the Ski Club. Many of us frequented Leggio's for the famed heroes for those oh-so-long bus trips. Since then the heroes have been a staple on many a boating trip on the Great South Bay, or simply the best lunch money could buy. I often witnessed Joe and Lou being incredibly generous to children in the neighborhood who they knew were less fortunate. by giving them copious amounts of more than what they had ordered. Joe and Louis Loggios deli will be sorely missed by many. Rest in Peace, my friend.
Joan Leyrer Greene
November 19, 2022
Condolences to Louie´s family from a fellow BSHS grad, Joan Leyrer Greene.
I´m glad I got to see Louie again recently.
Lori Calabrese
November 19, 2022
My deepest condolences to the Leggio family. My Godfather always made me feel special and will truly be missed. I´ll cherish all the memories. Thank you Uncle Lou.
Tom miller class 71
November 16, 2022
Jon Hoffman
November 16, 2022
Delicious sandwiches at great prices- yet the real value add was the friendly welcome conversations. Thanks Louie. RIP
Mary Czaja
November 16, 2022
I used to go to Leggio's for lunch when I attended BSH (class of 75) for the best hero's. I walked back in there about 2015 and I couldn't believe they recognized me after all these years! I got to talking with Joe about my hip surgery as he was going to have or just had the same surgery. When I went to pay for my sandwich Joe threw $2.00 back at me for a $3.00 roast beef sandwich which a price like that was unheard of. Always both very personable and caring. My church stopped in there once on the way to the city to feed the homeless to pick up extra's as we were short of donations that week and we couldn't pay for anything as Louie made sure it was all free. Two men with golden hearts. My only regret is that I didn't stop in there one last time. Leggio's (Louie and Joe) left an eternal imprint on the hearts and lives of many who walked thru their doors and we will be feeling the void for a long time.
Diane Cuccia
November 16, 2022
My Deepest Sympathies to the entire Leggio Family and especially his wife Marianne. I'm not sure I can add anything that already hasn't been said except that Louie & Joey made such a difference to my youth and the town of Bay Shore. You are icons to all of us. I pray that you are at peace and not suffering anymore. RIP Louie I will miss you dearly.
Diane Cuccia Class of 1974-75
The Johannes Family
November 16, 2022
God Bless you and thank you for all the years of smiles and warmth, and of course the best hero´s craved from across the country and years. Rest in peace. You will be missed.
Tamika Jones Moore
November 16, 2022
Louis V Leggio was a big piece of the fabric of Bayshore community. My deepest condolences to the Leggio family
Barbara Oakley
November 16, 2022
Condolences to the Leggio family from the Oakley family. Such fond memories of the conversation, shared stories, lunch break with tons of friends on the wooden benches outside in the `70´s, Turkey/cheese/mayo/lettuce, Leggios on the clam boat, Leggios for the beach, Leggios when we didn´t want to cook, etc. Peace, love and light to all in Louie´s circle of love.
Robert Sgroi
November 16, 2022
louis will me greatly missed. i road my bike from sayville to leggios in the seventies for the world famous heros....Id walk in--did you call--hot or sweat----another great time will be missed--i'am sure he's in haven saying hot or sweet---god bless
Bruce Lindeman
November 16, 2022
Condolences to the Leggio family and to all of Bay Shore, as this loss is felt far beyond the family alone. Roast beef, Swiss, and LTM.
Allie Colon
November 16, 2022
Allie Colon
November 16, 2022
Allie Colon
November 16, 2022
Uncle Louie to we me meet Again rest in peace I hope you enjoy making those heroes in heaven now love you see you xox
Joe Pennisi
November 16, 2022
Louie was a great part of my childhood as coming from a big Bayshore family, to this day I always stopped in and got a hero (the best). He always said Mr Pennisi how is your family and went down the line with aunts, uncles, sisters and brothers by their names. Even after a lot of them passed he used to still name them and say "god bless their soles". He will be missed and I will say "God Bless Your Sole Louie".
Patricia Wolf
November 16, 2022
My sincere condolences to Marianne and the family. My thoughts and prayers are with you rest in eternal peace Louie,you will wear your aprin well in heaven I love you!
Arthur Goldman
November 15, 2022
Louis rented a home to Bobby, Kevin and I on Benjamin Street when everyone told him not to rent to those "longhair hippies". Thank you Lou. God Speed as Jesus takes you home.
Julie Caradona lol
November 15, 2022
Leggios is by far the best hero all around I've been going there For 62 Year's from way back the most we will all miss is coming in that front door and hearing Joe and Lou arguing not for real brotherly love I can't imagine how everyone else feels but sometimes in life all good and wonderful things must come to an end hopefully one of the relatives will keep it open we can't imagine not having leggios again I'll be glad to help praying for the family Joey friends and more friends today tomorrow and always
Sandra O'Hara
November 15, 2022
The O'Hara Family will truly miss Louie Leggio... We met him and Joe back in 1974 and have been going to Leggio's since and He was always friendly and welcoming! He always called Ms. O'Hara when I'd walk in the door... He will be missed by many all over the USA.. I am in Oklahoma and miss those Heroes they would make for us!! God Bless Louie in Heaven and his Family...
Julie Caradona
November 15, 2022
Ham and Swiss mayo tomato and lettuce black pepper
Lucy Proto Cardon
November 15, 2022
My heartfelt condolences go out to the Leggio Family especially to his wife Marianne, having just lost my husband recently, I feel your loss. Louie was my friend during my teenage years, when I was dating a neighbor of his, Billy Berka. I´m also Vera Guinta´s sister, Lucy. I always remember him laughing and just having fun wherever he happened to be at the time. I´m so sad we lost touch when I moved to Virginia to attend Nursing School. He was a terrific person and sounds like he was loved by many who knew him. I´m so sorry for your loss. I´m sure he will be sorely missed. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this very sad and difficult time in your lives. Sincerely, Lucy
Michael n Elisa Mancuso
November 15, 2022
May our deepest Condolences be extended to the Leggio family. Our hearts are filled with sorrow today upon receiving this notice of his departure from all that knew him. Our thoughts and prayers are with him and his family.
God Bless and may God watch over All of you.
With Sincere wishes,
Mike n Elisa Mancuso
Also the team from DMZ Auto Body
Not Important
November 15, 2022
Leggio´s should be enshrined. The place was a Long Island landmark and the brothers were living saints. Lou will be missed but I´m sure he´s in much better hands right now. R I P Lou God bless always - Thank you for all your kindness throughout my high school years.
mark smith
November 15, 2022
Another Bay Shore GREAT heads home to be with the LORD. May the Peace of knowing that Lou is in Gods hands be a comfort to his family. Rest in Peace Lou.
Mark WR Smith
BSH class of 78.
Peg (Haas) Misner `62 Jim Misner `60
November 14, 2022
Louis was one of the "good" ones Our lives were enriched by his presence. Condolences to his family. He will be missed. Peg & Jim Misner
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