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John Leone Obituary
John was born to Domenic and Mary (Battu) Leone in Trinidad, Colorado on February 4, 1925. He graduated from Holy Trinity H.S. and attended Northwestern University where he graduated with a degree in mechanical engineering in 1945. He was a loyal son and contributor in the family owned construction business, Domenic Leone Construction Company, with his father, brother and sons. Together they built numerous highways throughout Colorado from 1921 to 1986. He was passionate about construction and had a hands on approach to building projects. He later retired in the Fowler area to farm and ranch. He had a great love for growing things.
John married Virginia Sexauer on January 25, 1945 and together they celebrated 68 years of marriage. John is survived by son John, Jr. (Nancy Wheeler), daughter Marianne (Bob Wilson), son Patrick (Dottie Bellinger), son Dan (Dawne Ward), son William (Cheryl Weiskopf), son George and son Rick (Trish Pfeffer), and sister-in-law Sharon Leone, in addition to many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He was predeceased by his parents, Domenic and Mary Leone and brother, George Leone.
A rosary will be held at Mary Queen of Heaven Catholic Church at 7pm on Wednesday, October 1st. The funeral will be held at the same location on Thursday, October 2nd at 10am followed by a Celebration of Life reception and lunch at Cottonwood Links Golf Course in Fowler. Burial service will be at the Trinidad Catholic Cemetery at 2:30pm.
Memorial contributions can be made in John's name to Sangre de Cristo Hospice, 124 West Cranston, Fowler, Colorado 81039.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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for John Leone
The Hopson's
October 2, 2014
To our good friends and the best neighbors ... we are thinking of you at this time. We will cherish our memories of John ... he was a big man ... with a big heart!
Florence Paradise
October 2, 2014
Our prayers and thoughts are with the entire Leone family during this difficult time.
Florence Paradise and Family
The Barrys
October 1, 2014
Our prayers and thoughts are with your family at this time. May God hold your family near and together at this tough time.
The Hopson's
October 1, 2014
To the best neighbors ever ... you are in our thoughts and prayers.
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Jean Paradise - Slade
October 1, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. John was a larger than life man and will be greatly missed by all. My fondest memory of John is spending time with him a cruise. I will cherish that time always.
John Delaney
October 1, 2014
Condolences to "Father George" from an old classmate
Gretchen Gahm
October 1, 2014
I'm sending our love, prayers and thoughts on behalf of our family, but especially my father, George Gahm. Johnny was the closest thing to a brother that my father ever had. They grew up together, worked together, raised their families together and shared that deep understanding of each other that brothers do. He called me as soon as he heard and I can assure you his heart is breaking. I'm sorry he cannot be there in person to honor Johnny and the entire Leone family, but I hope you know and feel the respect and love he has for all of you. I share that love and respect for Johnny, who was like an uncle to me, and to all of you, my dear Leone family. We were all blessed to have Johnny in our lives.
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