Leo J. Duke New Britain, Connecticut Obituary

Leo J. Duke

Leo J. Duke, 95, of New Britain, died on Tuesday, November 19, 2019. He was born in New Britain to the late Stanislaw and Stefania (Biala) Duke and remained a lifelong resident. Leo proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during WWII. Returning to civilian life, he was employed as an electrician for New Britain Machine until his retirement. He enjoyed golfing whenever he was able to get out on to the links. Leo is survived by his sister, Ann Kimball and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews. He will be dearly missed by them all. In addition to his parents, Leo was predeceased by his siblings: Stanley, Walter and Jean Duke and Stella Sirotnak. Relatives and friends are invited to call on Thursday, November 21 from 5-7 p.m. at the Duksa Family Funeral Homes at Burritt Hill, 332 Burritt St., New Britain. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, November 22 at 9:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church. He will be laid to rest with military honors in Sacred Heart Cemetery.
July 10, 1924 - November 19, 201907/10/192411/19/2019
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Judi Kloskowski
November 21, 2019
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Judi Kloskowski
November 21, 2019
Dear Uncle Leo you will be so missed by your family. I will always remember all your golfing stories and your laughter. Much love.
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claudia sirotnak
November 21, 2019
My Dear Uncle Leo. You will be missed. I’ll always remember your great laugh, beautiful smile and snazzy style.
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Debbie & Dave Fortier
November 20, 2019
Uncle Leo will be missed. We will miss him saying grace at our table. Miss him being anxious to watch the GAME. He loved sports. Watching football, basketball, golf, horse racing, it seems our dinner was always at the same time. He appreciated family and he split his ... Continue Reading
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Cynthia Bazzano
November 20, 2019
This is where Uncle Leo is now... In golfer heaven... Where there are no sand traps and every shot lands on the green. You will be with us at every Holiday and every birthday. Keep watch over us our newest angel. We will never forget you.
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Diane Butcher
November 20, 2019
Our uncle Leo always had a smile on his face and so honor to have the sweetest uncle in our life. I agree with my cousin...my uncle Leo is in golfer heaven and enjoying every minute of golfing heaven with smiling eyes. I loved you to the moon and back.....
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Judi
November 20, 2019
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Michelle Olson, Funeral Director
November 19, 2019
My sincerest condolences to the entire Duke Family.
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Cynthia Bazzano
November 19, 2019
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Rose Ann Musso
November 22, 2019
My darling Uncle Leo, he was a great Uncle! He loved us without any judgement and always supported us to entertain sports especially Golf! No matter where you were he would ask how was your swing? We will miss our Uncle and most importantly we truly love him with our h... Continue Reading