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Leonora Saveta Vlaovich, age 75, of Englewood, NJ, passed away on Wed., Sept. 13, 2017 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. She was born in New York and grew up in Flushing, NY and Dumont, NJ. She is predeceased by her parents, Radovan and Helen Vlaovich, and her brothers, Raymond and Gary Vlaovich. She is survived by her loving sisters Marylin and husband David Schiele and Linda and husband Michael Casoria and sister-in-law Diana Olsen Vlaovich. Leonora is also survived by many close, supportive friends. She attended Syracuse University, received her BA at Fairleigh Dickenson University, and MA.in Special Education at New Jersey City University. She also worked 10 years at BMW in Woodcliff Lake before her retirement. Leonora was an accomplished painter, enjoyed opera, ballet, and travel. She was an avid supporter of animal rights and belonged to several animal protection societies, and loving owner of many cats over the years. Leonora will be missed every day and always be in our hearts. Memorial visitation will be Saturday, September 16th from 3-7 PM at Barrett Funeral Home, 148 Dean Dr. Tenafly. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in her memory to any animal rescue organization or the Lustgarten Foundation. For directions visit www.barrettfuneralhome.net.
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Linda Vlaovich Casoria
September 18, 2025
Leonora,, I am late with this, but still love and miss you so much. You were a great sister and friend. You made a difference in peoples lives. All my love.
Penny MARRO
September 10, 2025
Hi Leo, still think of you along with Miss Elizabeth and my sister Cookie. Its been eight years that you are in heaven and I still think of you with great memories, our long talks and what a great friendship we all had and fun at the real estate office. Miss you Leo, never forgotten and LOVE to all in heaven ; miss you all!!
Linda Casoria
November 30, 2024
Thank you for remembering my sister. after all these years. I miss her terribly; She was an amazing person and a wonderful person.
Linda Casoria
November 30, 2024
To those who keep remembering my sister,I thank you I loved her and miss her always. Just read Penny s message for this year..
Penny Marro
September 9, 2024
YES, Leo, still thinking of you and dear Elizabeth. We had some good times in Fort Lee and miss you so! Say hello to my sister Cookie!
Penny Marro
September 9, 2022
Dearest Leo, although it is 5 years since you passed, I still think of you and our many talks. You are now with Elizabeth and I'm sure you and Elizabeth are looking down upon us. Now two great women that gave to many, meet again and watches over all of us. Leo and Elizabeth, you are in my prayers. Look for my sister, Cookie, as she went to heaven on 10/4/2020. God bless you!
ELIZABETH FITZGERALD
September 9, 2019
STILL PRAYING AND REMEMBERING LEO. HARD TO REMEMBER IT IS TWO YEARS THAT HAVE PASSED.
ELIZABETH FITZGERALD
September 23, 2017
I MET LEO DURING HER REAL ESTATE CAREER AT COLDWELL BANKER, FT. LEE, NJ. SHE WAS A HIGH ENERGY HUMAN. HER LOVE FOR CATS & THOSE IN NEED WAS VISIBLE TO ALL.
I AM SURE SHE IS SMILING DOWN ON US.
Penny Marro
September 22, 2017
Leo was one of a kind - a very caring and supportive person. She will be missed by many and she will always be in my prayers. God bless Leo and her family!
Linda Nehme
September 19, 2017
I will always treasure the years I spent growing up in Dumont and living next door to Leonora and the whole Vlaovich family. Those were wonderful times and I hope the happy memories that Marylin and Linda have of their sister will help ease the sadness of losing her. Rest in peace my dear friend "Leo".
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