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JOSEPH D. "POOKY" LEO

JOSEPH LEO Obituary

LEO, JOSEPH D. "POOKY" 74 - of Marmora, passed away on Thursday, May 20, 2010 at his home. Born in and formerly of West Grove, PA, he had been a resident of Marmora for eight years. He was a Veteran of the Korean Conflict serving with the United States Navy before his honorable discharge. Mr. Leo worked in the PVI Shop for Dupont in Deepwater, NJ for 35 years before his retirement. He was a member of the Ocean City Fishing Club since 1994, was an avid hunter and fisherman and an Eagle Scout. Surviving are his wife, Myra A. Leo (nee Brubaker) of Marmora, a son, Joseph C. Leo and his wife Susan of Port Charlotte, FL, two granddaughters, Brianna Leo and Krista Leo both of Port Charlotte, FL, three nieces, Sherry Ging, Deborah Leo, Patty Ike, and will be sadly missed by Fallon and Devon Jordon. He was predeceased by a daughter, Lynn Ann Leo. A Memorial Mass will be offered Monday morning at half past ten o'clock from The Church of the Resurrection, 200 West Tuckahoe Road, Marmora, NJ. Burial will be private. The family suggests those who desire send memorial contributions to Holy Redeemer Hospice, 1801 North US Highway 9, Swainton, NJ 08210. To email condolences, visit www.godfreyfuneralhome.com

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Published by The Press of Atlantic City on May 22, 2010.

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Don Smedley

May 24, 2010

Dear Myra,

When I think of Joe/Pooky, I think of fishing with him on pier. He is throwing out his line and enjoying the day whether the fish are biting or not. I will think of him in heaven doing the same.

Connie and I send our deepest sympathy to you and your family.

Bruce & Elaine Balderson

May 23, 2010

Dear Myra,
We extend our deepest sympahy to you and your family. Thanks to the Ocean City Fishing Club, we had the privilege of getting to know Pooky. We have fond memories of his singing, dancing, and making people laugh.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Elaine and Bruce Balderson

Tom and Mary Ann Miller

May 22, 2010

Dear Myra,
We were so saddened to read about your beloved Pooky. We have some great memories of him from the get togethers we used to have back in the days in Avondale. Pooky could make anyone laugh. We know your heart must be broken, and we are thinking of you.
Our deepest sympathy,
Tom and Mary Ann Miller

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