Condolence: He created a safe and beautiful space for us in the nightmare of history so that we could grow as we might. Good job, my beloved Uncle Leo. Thank you more than I can say.

Condolence: There are no words of sorrow for my Dad, only smiles and love. For those of us who had the honor of knowing him we have been blessed.
He was a gentle man, slow to anger and filled with patience. In my life I was blessed with three Dads, but it was this loving man who told me to close the door, come in, sit down and showed me the love of Family.
I will love you forever in this life until we meet again under the stars with the smell of smoke and wood burning on the Mountain top. Love Billy

Condolence: My grandfather Leo was many things. He was an Army veteran who served his country honorably during the Korean War. He was a dredge engineer who worked long, hard hours at sea to support his wife and seven children, never calling in sick no matter how bad he felt because for Grandpa, family came first. My Grandpa loved to joke around and tell stories. He had experienced so much in his life and had infinite tales and anecdotes to share. He was a jack-of-all-trades and could fix anything from cars to boats to appliances, whether the job required simple tinkering, or a full day’s labor. Grandpa shared this vast knowledge of handiwork, home repair, and craftsmanship with his sons and sons-in-law alike. He loved his wife and children dearly. He never raised his hand or his voice in anger. He graciously offered his input, advice, and wisdom. My own father, who grew up without a dad, attributes much of what he learned to Grandpa’s teachings. Grandpa treated him with the respect and caring that he gave to each of his own children. In embracing my dad, Grandpa showed him the importance of family, friendship, and a father’s love. His kind heart, joyful chuckle, and the glimmer in his hazel green eyes will live in our hearts as long as we shall love and remember him, forever.