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Louise Leonard Obituary

Louise (Rosi) Leonard
07/19/2024
Louise (Rosi) Leonard, 87, of Meriden, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 16, 2024. She was the daughter of the late Louis and Viola (Giannini) Rosi. She was a lifelong Meriden resident and a graduate of Meriden High School, Class of 1954. Louise retired from Northeast Utilities in Berlin and also worked part-time for many years at JCPenney in Meriden. She was an avid reader and enjoyed doing newspaper crosswords, but most of all, she enjoyed spending time with her family.
She is survived by her four daughters and their husbands: Diane Goulart (Wayne), Laura Nery (Victor), Janet Pizzuto (Michael), and Caren Backus (Timothy); her six grandchildren: Rick Dills, Cody Backus and his wife Bianca, Morgan Nery, Ciara Backus, Michael Pizzuto III, and Matthew Nery; her two brothers: Joseph Rosi (Jana) and Lawrence Rosi; her sister-in-law Susan Rosi; as well as her nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her two grandchildren, Jeffrey Goulart and Nicholas Pizzuto; her brother William Rosi, and her sister-in-law Korline Rosi.
We would like to thank the staff at Connecticut Baptist Homes in Meriden for their compassionate care of our mom.
Her family will receive relatives and friends on Wednesday, July 24th, from 9 to 11 a.m. at the John J. Ferry & Sons Funeral Home, 88 E. Main St., Meriden. Her funeral service will commence at 11 a.m. in the funeral home. Burial will follow in Sacred Heart Cemetery.

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Published by The Record-Journal on Jul. 20, 2024.

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Samuel Liseo

July 22, 2024

For my Leonard Cousins,
I was so sorry to learn of your mothers passing. I just want you to know that I am thinking of you. When I was visiting the Baptist Home, I would stop in to say hi to Louise and we would reminisce of the past and especially our fun days at CUNOS. I send my sincere condolences.
Samuel Liseo

John A. Young

July 21, 2024

I graduated Meriden High School with Louise in the great class of 1954!(Simply the Best)
Louise was a friendly, caring classmate and friend, always with a smile on her face. She was always involved in Class Reunions and took so much pride in her MHS Days.
May Louise Rosi Leonard`s Soul rest in God`s eternal peace. My deepest sympathy and prayers go out her entire family!
Sincerely, With Love and Peace,
John A. Young
Cromwell, Ct
Proud member of MHS Class of 1954. "Remember the Red and Blue"!

Joanna Vlahopoulos / A&A Restaraunt

July 20, 2024

George and I and the whole family at A&A Restaurant was to express our deepest sympathies for the passing of Louise. We remember her everyday. May she rest in peace.

Joan St . Arnauld

July 20, 2024

So sorry for your families loss. RIP Louise.

Jo- Anne Ricketts

July 20, 2024

So sorry for you loss

Maureen Maniscalco

July 20, 2024

Thoughts and Prayers to All the Family
Worked together at JCP and we still had the same hairdresser/Lois.
RIP Louise
Maureen Maniscslco

Tracy Lees

July 20, 2024

To the Leonard Cousins,
Our Love, thoughts and prayers are with Aunt Louise as she embarks on her return journey Home. So too for you all, your families and friends as you reflect on memories with Louise. May God hold you all in the palm of his hands.

Tracy & Eric Lees

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