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Mario Leone Obituary
February 9, 1947 - December 27, 2024
Mario J. Leone, 77, of Davenport, formerly Rock Island, passed away Friday, December 27, 2024, at the Davenport Lutheran Home.
A memorial visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday, December 30, 2024, at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, 3030 7th Avenue, Rock Island.
Mario was born February 9, 1947, in Sicily, Italy, a son of Samuele and Lucia (Blanda) Leone. He graduated from Alleman High School in 1966, where he played football. Mario married Patricia A. Louck on May 7, 1977. He worked at John Deere for 31 years and retired in 1996. Mario was an avid golfer and loved spending time at the golf course. He was also a fan of the Chicago Bears and Cubs. Above all, he loved spending time with his family.
Those left to cherish Mario's memory include his wife of 47 years, Pat; children, Janean (Garry) DePaepe, Mario P. (Emilene) Leone, and Marco Leone; grandchildren, Dalton DePaepe, AJ Clay, Dax Leone, Quinn Leone, Heath Leone, Lucca Leone, and Roman Leone; siblings, Salvatore (Mary Ann) Leone, Frank (Janet) Leone, Dino Leone, and Art (Kelly) Leone; and sister-in-law, Salvatrice Leone.
Mario was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Giuseppe Leone; and sisters, Josephine and Anna Leone.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Chad Unterscheidt Memorial Golf Tournament in Mario's memory.
Online condolences and memories may be shared with Mario's family on his tribute wall at www.wheelanpressly.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Larry smith
December 31, 2024
Had many good times working with him at John Deere Seeding. He was always smiling. Rest in peace brother!
Angie DePaepe Schneekloth
December 29, 2024
May all of your family's love and happy memories of Mario bring you comfort and peace during this sad time. Deepest condolences from our family to yours.
Mary Ovens
December 28, 2024
We offer our deepest sympathy to the Leone family for your loss. May Mario rest in Peace.
Sincerely,
Mary Ovens & Family
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