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Alfred Leonas Obituary
Leonas, Alfred "Fritz" J. age 84, passed away on Sunday morning October 22, 2006. His sister Helen A. Leonas, age 92, passed away the next day, Monday morning, October 23, 2006. Visitation for both will be held on October 25, 2006 from 3 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Jerome Zimny Funeral Home, 16774 Dixie Hwy., Hazel Crest, IL. Entombment will be held for Helen Leonas at Holy Sepulchre Thursday following the 10 a.m. Mass at St. Anne's Church located directly across from Jerome Zimny Funeral Home. Al Leonas will be transported to his home in Boca Raton, FL, the next day. Al served in WWII as a Warrant Officer in the Artillary Division from 1942-1956. He served in Germany and was wounded. He received the Purple Heart following his service in WWII. Al is originally from the Village of E. Hazel Crest, IL. He lived in Long Island, New York after his honorable discharge from the Army. He became a partner in the fence business while in N.Y. He moved back to E. Hazel Crest and was offered a position with the Midlothian Courts for many years. Al was a very outgoing person. He was always reaching out to help people in need, by getting them jobs or offering his service of help. He was previously married to Terry Leonas who passed away about 20 years ago. His children survivors are: Alan, David (Joyce), Chris (Linda), Tina (Jay), Denise (Tony), Michaelena (Richard) and Judy Leonas. Al was fortunate to have 10 beautiful grandchildren. For info call, 708-335-0116. 
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for Alfred Leonas
Steve Cyphers
November 1, 2006
I miss you already, Al. I will always cherish all the good times we’ve had throughout the years and I want to thank you for being such a wonderful, caring, generous gentleman who always conducted his life at 150%. I also want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for being such a wonderful Grandpa to Kenny and Troy. The world is a little colder now that you’re gone, but you’ve left us with enough good memories to keep us warm for a lifetime. When my time comes, if I’m fortunate enough to go where you are now, I know you’ll be waiting to welcome me with two Tanqueray martinis, mine with an olive and yours with a twist. Goodbye old buddy…I love you.
Al and the boys with Jeanne
November 1, 2006
We love, love, love you
November 1, 2006
Al and the Gang
November 1, 2006
Al, Nicki, Judy, Kevin and Jena
November 1, 2006
Al and Judy
November 1, 2006
Al and Nicki
November 1, 2006
Al, Nicki and Jesse
November 1, 2006
Rick Auletta
November 1, 2006
Al Thank you for being there for me . For all the laughs all the great times and for giveing my children a Grandpa they never would of had and me a dad if not for you . My kids and I will never forget that last tost we had... Salut see ya in the Big house..Your son Rick
Jeanne & Bruno Colia
October 31, 2006
We will always love you as if you were our father Al. Our children will love you forever as if you were their grandfather. The time and memories that we have shared will be cherished. We love you.
Judy Dunn
October 30, 2006
You were a Father to me like no other - A treasure, a gentleman, my friend. I will always think of you with my heart full of love. Heaven is a better place now that you have arrived.
Nel Bel
October 27, 2006
All of us who knew Al will miss him and we grieve with his family and friends.
Marc & Kathy Babladelis
October 25, 2006
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
John and Jo Anne Dunn
October 25, 2006
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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