Mario Leo Obituary

Groton - Mario A. Leo, 75, of Drozdyk Avenue, died Saturday, May 3, 2008 at Lawrence and Memorial Hospital.

Mr. Leo was born in Waterbury on Jan. 24, 1933, son of the late Charles S. and Jenny (Negro) Leo .

Mr. Leo was a veteran of the United States Army. For many years he owned and operated the Red Carpet beauty salon in New London. He was also employed at Foxwoods Casino for eight years. He was a life member of the Elks Club in New London.

Mr. Leo is survived by his brothers, George Leo and his wife, Bette, of Griswold, and Dominic Leo and his wife, Beverly, of Waterbury; his sister, Julie Laliberte, of Waterbury; his daughter, Marci Pignataro; a son, Michael Leo; two grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Services for Mr. Leo will be private and at the convenience of his family.

The Cummings-Gagne Funeral Home in Norwich has been entrusted with the arrangements. Condolences may be sent to cummings-gagnefh.com

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Published by The Day on May 8, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Mario Leo

3 Entries

Joann Starkweather-Kerr

May 8, 2008

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2008

Bobby and Amy Bliven

May 8, 2008

Marci and Michael
I was very sorry to here of your loss Mario was such a wonderful man he was a true friend and will be sadly missed.

Betty Anne Crisanti

May 8, 2008

Dear Marci, I was so sorry to hear of your fathers death. Both Peter and I send our sincere sympathy. Mario and I have stayed in touch for many years and I feel very bad. If there is anything I can do please let me know. Love Betty Anne

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