Louis N. "Geno" DeLeonardis Mingo Junction, Ohio Obituary

Louis N. "Geno" DeLeonardis

<p>Louis N. &ldquo;Geno&rdquo; DeLeonardis, 95, of Mingo Junction, OH, passed away Thursday January 21, 2021 at the Country Club Manor in Steubenville, OH.</p> <p>He was born February 22, 1925 in Steubenville, OH a son of the late Attilio and Christine (Appignani) DeLeonardis. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Johanna R.&nbsp;&ldquo;JoAnn&rdquo; (Lonetto)&nbsp;DeLeonardis on February 3, 2008; a brother, Ralph DeLeonardis; and a sister, Erma Boggia.</p> <p>Geno retired in 1986 from the Locomotive Shop at Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Corp. He served his country during W.W. II as a Seabee in the U.S. Navy. He was a member of St. Agnes Catholic Church; the American Legion Post 33 in Steubenville; The Mingo Knights of Columbus Council 4361, and the Mingo Senior Citizens Club.</p> <p>Surviving are two sons, David (Sharon) DeLeonardis and Robert (Joan) DeLeonardis, both of Sacramento, CA; and two grandchildren, Julian and Olivia DeLeonardis.</p> <p>In following with Geno&rsquo;s request there will be no services. He will be laid to rest next to his wife at Oakland Cemetery in Mingo Junction, OH.</p> <p>Arrangements are under the care of Wheeler Funeral Homes.</p> <p>Offer condolences online at www.wheelerfuneralhomes.com.</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><em>Information for ordering Fingerprint Keepsake Jewelry</em></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><em>Legacy Touch Company</em></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><em>PIN number for Geno</em></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><em>DHTFTEU3</em></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><em>Order by visiting</em></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.legacytouch.com"><strong><em>www.legacytouch.com</em></strong></a></p>
February 22, 1925 - January 21, 202102/22/192501/21/2021
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Mark P Madden
January 28, 2021
Please accept my deepest sympathy at this sad time.
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Terrance Corrigan
January 22, 2021
Bob and Dave

Your father was a good man.  I remember him running in Mingo before running was popular.  Sorry for your loss. 

Terrance Corrigan
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Ralph and Martha DeLeonardis
January 22, 2021
Our thoughts and prayers are with you
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Ed & Sandy Takach
January 22, 2021
Condolences to David and Robert and families.   Your Dad was a friend, a good man.  We feel his loss.
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Cheryl J Skinner Tri-State Military Museum
January 22, 2021
May the love of God surround you and your family during this difficult time,
 May you come to know that the love of God is with you always,

May your memories of Louis N. DeLeonardis, give you peace, comfort and strength…

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Patrick F. Murphy
January 22, 2021
My heartfelt sympathy to the DeLeonardis Family. Geno was damn good people. God rest your soul Geno.
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Tony & Mary Ellen Colabella
January 21, 2021
DeLeonardis Family

You have are sincere sympathy.
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Shawn E. Zarych
January 21, 2021
Dear David and Robert,

I am so sorry to hear the passing of your Dad.  
Geno had 51 years of service with the Mingo Knights of Columbus Council 4361.
He always enjoyed the council events.   
Rest In Peace  Geno               Shawn Zarych, Grand Knight 4361
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