BORN

1931

DIED

2017

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Pontarelli-Marino Funeral Home

971 Branch Ave

Providence, Rhode Island

William Leonardo Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Aug. 7, 2017.

William J. Leonardo, 85, passed away August 5, 2017. He was the husband of the late Leonor (Arana) Leonardo. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late John and Rose (Dupre) Leonardo. He was the beloved father of Richard A. Leonardo, Vivian Marks and Robert W. Leonardo; grandfather of Nicholas Leonardo, Aaron Marks and Bianca Leonardo; brother of Pasco Leonardo, Rita Souza, Jeannie Espinosa and the late Rose Bythrow.

William served in the U.S. Army 511th Airborne Infantry Regiment during the Korean War.

Bill was known as a world traveler, having visited over 45 countries around the world except the Antarctic. Traveling was his favorite hobby. He also travelled with his family to all 50 states.

Visitation will be held Thursday, 4-7 p.m. with his funeral service on Friday at 10 a.m. in the PONTARELLI-MARINO Home, 971 Branch Avenue, Providence. Burial with military honors will follow in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston. Please omit flowers.

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August 13, 2017

Erin McCarthy

I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers. I wish I could have been there for you but have pressing family issues.
God bless you and your family during this time and keep the faith. We will all be united in the end!

August 10, 2017

Linda Perry

Dear Richard, Vivian and Bobby, I am thinking of all of you since I heard of your dad's passing.I hope your memories will sustain you in this difficult time. We are all destined to be together again in our permanent eternal home with no grief or pain anymore. Mom, Mike and I send our deepest sympathy to all of Uncle Billy's family.
Love you now and forever, Linda

August 10, 2017

Linda Perry

Dear Richard, Vivian and Bobby, I am thinking of all of you since I heard of your dad's passing. Thoughts drift to the past and all of the wonderful times we had together. I hope your memories will sustain you in this difficult time. We are all destined to be together again in our permanent eternal home with no grief or pain anymore. Mom, Mike and I send our deepest sympathy to all of Uncle Billy's family.
Love you now and forever, Linda

August 9, 2017

Patricia Roberge-McWilliams

I had the great pleasure to have known both Leonor and Bill. We were introduced by their daughter Vivian. Bill and Leonor visited their new born grandson Aaron Marks daily and both were totally delighted and full of joy as they watched him grow. It was a privilege to have participated in their joy.
Rest In Peace now, my friend, your work is finished and your rewards are great.
Heartfelt sympathy to the family.

August 8, 2017

Marc Maccarone and family

I would like to express our sincere condolences to the Leonardo family. Bill was our neighbor for all of my childhood. He had a great sense of humor and was a great family man. My best memory is camping with Bobby when we were about 11 or 12. It started to downpour and we were getting soaked in a little pup tent. Bobby's Dad drove out, walked into the woods with an umbrella and asked us if we wanted to pack it in. We happily did. Bill was just a super guy and he will be missed.

August 8, 2017

Irene Souza

Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. You were a great man.

August 9, 2017

The Staff of Pontarelli-Marino Funeral Home

Offering our deepest condolences at this difficult time.

August 7, 2017

Sorry for the loss of your father. You are all in our thoughts and prayers
Love, Cheryle, Christina and Kayla Souza

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4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

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971 Branch Ave, Providence, RI 02904

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11

Funeral service

10:00 a.m.

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971 Branch Ave, Providence, RI 02904

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