Frank J. Di Leo Sr.

1932 - 2016

Frank J. Di Leo Sr. obituary, 1932-2016, Ocala, FL

BORN

1932

DIED

2016

FUNERAL HOME

Serenity Funeral Home & Serenity Gardens Memorial Park

13401 Indian Rocks Road

Largo, Florida

Frank Di Leo Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 18, 2016.

FRANK J. DI LEO, SR., PASSED away to our Lord in Heaven on Nov. 17th, 2016 at the age of 84 years. Frank was a religious man and loved all his family dearly. He was the youngest of 10 children who had predeceased him. His parents were born and raised in Italy and moved to the United States to start their family. His father owned a Barber Shop on 5th Avenue in New York City across from the NY Library where Frank loved to go with him as a young boy plus enjoyed his father taking him to see the holiday parades. Born in Avenel, NJ he started working as a young man in his Uncle's pizzeria and learned the trade of cutting meat at a local market. He attended St. James in Woodbridge, NJ and St. Mary's High School in Perth Amboy, NJ. and holds an Associate's Degree as an Licensed Practical Nurse and holds a Certification as Emergency Medical Technician. Frank Served as a Medic in the United States Army and served Active Duty during the Korean Era from 1954 to 1956. He worked as an In-Charge Nurse for the Department of Corrections, New Brunswick, NJ and Chrysler Corporation, Flemington, NJ and Clearwater, FL after retiring. Frank married in 1953 celebrating 61 years and is widowed since 2014 by his beloved wife, Josephine Gavaletz Di Leo. While married, they resided in Avenel, NJ, Whitehouse Station, NJ where they raised their family before retiring to Whiting, NJ and then moving to Belleair Bluffs, FL, and Seminole, FL. Just recently he resided in Ocala, FL . While a resident at Tamarac by the Gulf in Seminole, FL for 16 years, Frank proudly held the position of Crime Watch Chairman serving for several years and worked as a Police Volunteer for the Largo Police Department. Frank was a proud BROTHER of the KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS and held his 4th Degree. He was also a Member of THE AMERICAN LEGION-POST #0273, Maderia Beach, FL. Frank is survived by his beloved children, two sons, Frank Di Leo, Jr. and wife Sandy, Christopher Di Leo and wife Amy, daughter, Catherine Di Leo Wanner and husband David, two grandsons, Matthew Wanner of Florida and Michael Di Leo of New Jersey including several nieces, nephews and cousins. A Mass of Christian Burial is planned for Monday, Nov. 28, at 1pm at St. Jerome Catholic Church, 10895 Hamlin Blvd in Largo, FL. Interment will follow in Serenity Gardens Memorial Park Lakeside Garden Mausoleum. Visitation hours are scheduled for Monday, Nov. 28 from 11 am to 12:15 pm at Serenity Funeral Home, 13401 Indian Rocks Road in Largo. There will be a celebration gathering luncheon at Serenity Gardens Celebration Gathering Room immediately following the committal service. All those who attend are invited. Contributions may be made to the charity of one's choice. For obituary, condolences, photos, visit: serenityfuneralhomelargo.com.

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December 14, 2016

Ed Di Leo

Uncle Frank was loved by all of us and he will be cherished in our memories forever. He was a very special person for me growing up. He was wise, funny, kind and always encouraged me. After the tears have dried and the goodbyes have been said, all we have to hold onto are the happy memories that we've shared with our loved ones who have passed, this is what keeps them alive in our hearts and in our minds, and they will continue to live on, through us. Our condolences.
Ed, Terry, Nick, Justin and Larissa Di Leo

December 2, 2016

Valentina Donato

We are distant relatives from Italy...I remember the first time I saw his letter...many years ago and starting from this first letter, we began keeping in touch, with emails and greetings. I never seen him directly, I wished...but I knew him from his letters. What I can say is that I knew a religious man, devoted to his wife and sons. I understand from his letter his poor spirit, humble, but rich at Lord's eyes. Here from Italy we embrace you and support with prayer to let you see the Lord's face. Valentina Donato and Family with love

November 24, 2016

To the Dileo family, my sincere condolences on your loss. I was shocked to see his Obit. Last time I heard from him was July. We kept in touch. He was my favorite handsome guy in St.Mary's H.S. always classy and a real gentleman . May he REST IN PEACE. He will be missed. His classmate: Helen R. Tomori Class of '51.

November 24, 2016

Kim Wanner

To the Dileo family, So sorry for your loss our sincere condolences for you an your family he was a kind an loving man I know he will be missed .......Kim Cretacci Wanner n family

November 23, 2016

Lucy Scheuringer

So glad I got to know Frank during this last year of his life while selling his Tamarac home. Frank's love for the Lord, for his family, friends and neighbors were an inspiration and I will always hold wonderful memories of your Dad, Cathy. Keeping the family in my thoughts and prayers and wishing much strength and comfort during this difficult time.

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November 22, 2016

beverly and Joe williams

We didn't know that Frank was so talented...all we knew was that he was passionate about the crime watch in Tamarac and did a wonderful job - we felt safer knowing he was giving us the latest information and kept in touch with the local police and sheriff's departments on our behalf. Frank was a great guy and very friendly. He is missed.

November 21, 2016

S. B.

To the Dileo Family,
Please accept our sincere condolences on the loss of your dear one. May the "God of all comfort" be with you and fill your hearts with wonderful memories of Frank to cherish.

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Visitation

11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

Serenity Funeral Home & Serenity Gardens Memorial Park

13401 Indian Rocks Road, Largo, FL 33774

Nov

28

Mass of Christian Burial

1:00 p.m.

St. Jerome Catholic Church

10895 Hamlin Blvd, Largo, FL

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13401 Indian Rocks Road, Largo, FL 33774

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