Michele Leone, 70, of Newington, the beloved husband of Maria (Ciurcina) Leone, entered into eternal rest on Friday (October 18, 2013) with his loving family by his side. He was born February 1, 1943 in Canicattini Bagni, province of Siracusa, Sicily the son of the late Antonino and Maria (Reale) Leone. A mason by trade, Michele was proud of many things, especially his work, his finished product and his family and friends. He was a member of the Italian American Stars and an avid fan of the Juventus soccer team. However, nothing was more important or gave him greater joy than spending time with his family. He is survived by his two daughters Maria Leone of Bloomfield and Rosalba Leone and her fiancé Lawrence Prokop of Amston; his son Antonino Leone and his wife Jeannine of Haddam; a brother Salvatore Leone and his wife Antonina of Italy; a sister-in-law Sebastiana Leone of Italy; three grandchildren, Joseph Calafiore, Gina Caceres, and Michael Leone; and many cousins, nieces and nephews. Michele was predeceased by a brother Sebastiano and two sisters Paola and Lucia Leone.
Funeral services will leave Wednesday October 23rd at 9:15 a.m. from the D’Esopo Funeral Chapel, 277 Folly Brook Blvd., Wethersfield. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. at Corpus Christi Church, 601 Silas Deane Highway, Wethersfield. The burial will follow in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Hartford. Family and friends may visit the funeral chapel on Tuesday from 4-8 p.m. Donations in Michele’s memory may be made to the American Liver Foundation, 127 Washington Avenue, 2nd Floor, North Haven, CT 06473. For online expressions of sympathy please visit desopo.com.
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