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Leon Davis Obituary

Davis, Leon WWII U.S. Navy Veteran. Beloved husband of 62 years to Dorothy nee Sitek. Loving father of Rita S. Davis. Retired employee of 35 years at Western Electric. Member of St. Mary Star of the Sea Church Ushers Club for over 50 years and American Legion Post #407. Leon was a licensed amateur radio operator, belonging to: 6 Meter, Hamfesters, and Chicago FM Club. Funeral Monday 10:45 AM from WOLNIAK FUNERAL HOME 5700 South Pulaski Road to St. Mary Star of the Sea Church for 11:30 AM Mass. Interment St. Mary Cemetery. Visitation Sunday 2-9 PM. In lieu of flowers, contributions to either P.A.W.S. Tinley Park or Animal Welfare League in Chicago Ridge appreciated 773-767-4500 or www.wolniakfuneralhome.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 30, 2011.

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Joe & Tami Rozovics

February 25, 2011

Dear Aunt Dorothy and Cousin Rita,
We were reminiscing about my early days in Chicago and I decided to find out how you were doing. We were saddened to find that Uncle Leon had passed. Please accept our sincerest condolences.

Todd Schumann

February 3, 2011

We are very sorry to hear of Leon's passing and we will keep all of you in our thoughts and prayers. It was real nice that he took the trip to Washington DC last fall to see how out country has said thank you to all who served our country. He will be missed at our radio club meetings.

Best regars, Tri Town RAC Board of Directors.

Felicia Chwasz Storb

January 31, 2011

Dearest Dorothy and Rita,
So sorry to hear of Leon's passing. His warm smile and charming manner will be missed and fondly cherished. The parties and the card games were so well enjoyed. Please know that our prayers are with both of you that God keeps you in His highest good for you loved such a wonderful man as he loved you.

Angie Rozovics

January 31, 2011

Dear Dorothy and Rita,

I am so sorry for your loss. I have so many fond memories of you, Rita and Leon in the "olden days." May God bless you and know that Leon will always be in my heart.

Mary and Jerry Arden

January 31, 2011

Dear Dorothy and Rita,

Words cannot express how sorry we are on the loss of your dear husband and father. He was truly a wonderful and gentle man. He will be deeply missed.

Jeannie & Joe Malon

January 30, 2011

These are the times we especially wish we were back in Chicago so we could say goodbye to dear cousin Leon and be there for you and Rita. Our thoughts and prayers are with you now and always.

Bob Soraparu

January 30, 2011

Dear Dorothy & Rita.
So sorry to hear of Leon's passing. He was fun to be with. My family & I were members of St Mary Star of the Sea parish. Went to the reunion a number of years ago and had a great time with all of you. I will keep you all in my prayers.

David & Linda Rozovics

January 30, 2011

We are so sorry for your great loss. Sorry we couldn't be there to say our goodbye's to Uncle Leon. He will be surely missed. You are in our prayers.

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