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John Leonard Obituary
Leonard, John T. "Jack" age 78, Ret. Lieutenant C.F.D. Korean War Vet., beloved husband of Diane (nee Peterson), loving father of Pam (Pete) Hauser, John (Barb), Bill, Katherine (Tony) Vassiliou, Joe (Debbie), Mike (Julie), Tom (Carla), Mary (Tom) Chorak, Casey (Marcell), Jennifer, Paul (Michelle) and Steve (Missy), dearest grandfather of 30, dear great-grandfather of two, loved by his dog Sara, devoted brother of Beverly (Walter) Carbonneau, Elaine (the late Kenneth) Comaty and Joseph (Carol) Leonard, fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday, 3 to 9 p.m. Funeral Saturday, 9:15 a.m., from Lawn Funeral Home, 7732 W. 159th St., Orland Park, to St. Damian Church. Mass 10 a.m. Interment Good Shepherd Cemetery. Funeral info: 708-429-3200 
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Nick Pacione
March 9, 2007
Leonard Family,
I'm so sorry to hear about your loss, I know how close you all were. God bless.
Fred Miller
March 9, 2007
So very sorry for your loss. I remember Jack from when he drove the buggy for Chief Foley. I recall his great smile and laughter.
Linda Joyce
March 9, 2007
Diane and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss Jack will be missed dearly.
Our hearts go out to you all of you.
Love Henry Sr, Linda, Henry Jr, Jessica &"Buddy" (Sarah's friend) Joyce
Tom & Mary Cody
March 9, 2007
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Fabiola & Hugo Montes
March 9, 2007
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Betty Murphy
March 8, 2007
Dear Diane&family
I am so sorry about Jack.I too lost Dick Feb 18 2007. I know they enjoyed each other at Palos hospital talking about the old days at the Fire Dept.
You all are in our prayers
Betty Murphy & Family
LIZZIE MILLER
March 8, 2007
LEONARD CLAN,
I WILL MISS HIM SO MUCH,I LOVED HIM DEARLY!! I AM GLAD HE WAS APART OF OUR FAMILY AND ALWAYS WILL BE.
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