Leo I still think of all the days you and Jerry spent on the beach in Aruba trying to converse in Italian.  You truly are a pair of bookends.  You are together and I am sure the Italian has improved or gone by the wayside.   I love and miss you both. Love and hugs until meet again. Rita

This is many years later, my Condolences goes out to Leo's Family for their loss of such as he was a loving caring person.

Just finding out now that he had passed gave me teary eyes, 

We are so sorry for your loss.  Leo was a wonderful man.  My husband, Donnie, worked for Leo since the early 70’s.  When my son, Donald, was about 7 years old, Donnie would sometimes take him to work on a Friday night.  They would meet Leo and he would give my son $100 to buy anything he wanted.  As time passed, my son, when he graduated high school, also worked for him.  We remember going upstate to his beautiful log cabin.  He took us all to dinner in an Italian restaurant and we had a great time.  He was a kind, sweet and generous man who will not be forgotten.  Rest in peace Leo.  Heaven has gotten another angel.

To the Lomangino Family,

Our hearts break for your lose. Leo was One Of A Kind. He was a Loving, Kind, and Generous Man.  He was also a Wonderful Boss.

One memory that always makes me laugh is when the vein in his neck came out you knew he was Really Mad! Thank God I only saw that one time!

He will be greatly missed. You will always be in our prayers.

Love,
John & Laurie Soldinger
Family




Uncle Leo,
Love is Forever 
Love and Peace, 
Paulie& Michele Zimmermann 

I was greatly saddened to hear of Leo's passing!  I had the privilege of working for him and his brothers for many years.
Leo was bigger than life - I have rarely met a person who exceeded  his gregarious nature and abundant generosity - he was generous to a fault!
The mark of a man is the impression that he leaves with others. Leo left a lasting, favorable, and indelible impression on all who had the good fortune to know him, even if they only knew him in a fleeting way.
Years later, long after he had left the business, I would occasionally meet a former customer who would still ask for Leo - and in asking, I big smile would come across their face.
I offer heartfelt  prayers for him and his whole family!  And I implore the family to take heart - because Leo is reunited with Joey now, who can see again, and together they are having a BLAST in heaven!!

Sorry about your loss! Leo was a great friend to me and my family. We will miss him.

Sorry to hear the loss of Leo , what an amazing friendly funny man . Forever we will remember him in our gymnastics gym in Oneonta . He was a huge part of our gym family . Many trips all over the east coast with many memories to follow . My favorite,  being lost in NYC with the team and he talked us right through where we needed to go by phone . He never let me forget that one !!!! Leo will be greatly missed . With lots of love from the Oneonta YMCA Gymnastics team and Coach tara 

Although I knew you for not a very long time, I considered you like my brother.  The fun times at the the farm and the wonderful meals we shared. I just regret that I cannot be at your celebration of life.  I will always think of you and miss you. You will now join your loved ones in paradise.  

Love Fred and Inez

Wednesday afternoon Anthony called saying  "we lost Leo today". In that instant I was hit in my gut with a huge force. "Oh no, Oh no I am so sorry Anth". That moment I lost a great friend, someone I admired and loved, he was inspiring to me in many ways. I met Leo in 1970 when I was 18 so I have known him the bulk of my life; he treated me as family always warm and caring. Words that come to mind when I think of Leo: good natured, cheerful, generous to a fault, strong but kind at the same time, street smart and playful. Leo truly lived the American Dream; with his brothers and brother-in-law built a large and highly successful business. His "Brooklyn math" as we called it easily kept pace with the analysis provided by the Ivy League MBA's on staff. Leo was an example of true humility in spit of his success always treated everyone with dignity never forgetting where he came from. Quick to joke or make lemon aid out of any situation he was always great to be around. So many of his pranks or jokes stand out in my memory. There was the time Frank Quick - a laborer at the company went AWOL  - when Frank showed up to work several days later without an excuse in his teasing way Leo who had a starter pistol and pretended to be so mad that he threatened to shoot Frank who believe the gun real. Frank, scared for his life, took off running down the block with Leo firing blanks behind him. Frank came back to work several days later and all was well. We all had a great laugh. One afternoon driving home from work on the Southern State Pkwy coming to the toll. Leo got that mischievous look saying "Billy watch this" - he pulled out a few bills and paid the toll for the three cars behind us. He then speed away and watched as  the drivers would try to catch up to see who paid the toll. There are too many practical jokes to recount here. I loved Leo like family and offer my prayers for him and condolences to all of us who lost  such a great guy.

I remember meeting "Uncle Leo" in 9th grade- he was the Uncle to my newest friend from St. John's, Joan Lomangino . He was always smiling, a very nice person, always had time to chat. Sorry to hear about his passing. My prayers and thoughts to Joan, Rose,Elaine, Frances and all the members of his family. 

I remember Leo as a generous and amazing man.  I used to manage the Quickway in Davenport.  Leo would come in on a holiday and the clerk behind the counter always got a tip for his or her service of being there on a holiday.  I remember taking my kids up to his house to see all the Christmas lights.  My kids loved them. Always polite to everyone and always was there for the people who needed him.  Leo will be missed for what a wonderful man he was.  Thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends who enjoyed every minute they had with him.  RIP Mr. Leo Lomangino.

My husband Louie grew up on Long Island with Bobby and knew Leo as a kid. I’ve heard stories of “Uncle Leo” this larger than life man ever since I met Louie. Stuff to make you laugh, smile, and stare in awe sometimes too!  I was only Blessed with the Privilege of meeting Leo this past winter after our move to the area. I say Privilege because this man was something very special.  To be around him is to be reminded of true dignity, respect, generosity of spirit, and love of people. Leo was an inspiring and lovely person.  His concern for others comfort and feelings and deep love and pride for his family were always felt so easily.   I have to say that my only regret in meeting Leo is that I didn’t meet him sooner and know him longer.  What a beautiful person. What a beautiful family. Our deepest condolences for your loss for everyone’s loss for the world was surely a better place with Leo in it...

Dear Rose, her children and Leo’s other children. Leo was a fun loving, kind and generous person. Even though we haven’t seen your family for years the Northeast Paso Fino Group was never the same without all of you. I have the best memories of riding our horses at his farms on the trails and staying at the Buttermilk Farm guest house.  We are so very sorry for your loss and we are thinking of you at this time.

Richie always spoke highly of Leo.   He Respected him  highly.   He has many memories of Leo. He told me how so many times they had a heart to heart conversation that meant the world to Rich.   Richie had the most utmost respect for him.  Yes , the restaurant, Chief Schenevus bought up most of Richie’s time but many times before the family or guests would come in , Leo always took that time to come behind the counter and give a gratifying and memorable talk with Rich that meant the world to him.   Knowing that Leo and his (Rich’s) father knew each other way back in the days of Long Island where our lives began , brought such a fond joy to  him. There was a closeness inside that only they two knew.   Life is tough. But Leo understood Rich’s upbringing of work, work, work, loyalty to others, respect for others, care, generosity, providers...Yes Providers ... Rich’s father believed in the American Dream ... Respect ,  to be respected ... How times have changed , but not them .... Leo understood what Rich does and Why ... The stories he’s told me (Debbie) are always heart wrenching, but , of course , nothing others would  know about , I’m talking about heart to hearts ... nough be said ... 
I , on the other hand , reconnected with Rich after 30 years , he got me waitressing,... that’s when I met Leo and his magnificent family ... I admire Leo , a human being that has that  pleasant demeanor, courtesy, respect, friendliness and  a love of family as  I  knew growing up....  Love of people  .... but , He Loved His Family !!! That ,  my friends , is So Powerful and So Dignifying, ,   I am So Sorry that You and “We” lost such an Amazing Man.   He lit up a Room and brought smiles to everyone he greeted.  Leo’s passing is a Great loss and  too soon.   But I know , after meeting so many of his family that his legacy  will Live On.    Richie and I send our Condolences , Sympathy and Prayers to the Whole Family ... we’re so sad but grateful to God Leo is at Rest Peacefully 

Leo was one in a million. His generosity and spirit will live on. We both bought farms in the same area in Virginia at the same time. We shared many discussions about the area, but sadly Leo sold his.....so our time of being neighbors ended too soon.
Leo left a mark on everyone he met-  A very special and amazing man. My condolences to his family.

Mr Leo was a great special man. I will always be grateful to him and i thank the lord i was able to call him my friend . Heaven is a better place now with Mr Leo there 🙏

I first met Mr. Lomangino when I was about 13 yrs old. He sponsored our Connie Mack baseball team (Lomangino Bros.) of course. It was also when I became friends with Bobby. Mr. Lomangino allowed us to be able to play baseball. At the time it was my passion. He always seemed to me to be a larger than life man. I always remember him smiling, and laughing. Or, making you laugh. He really inspired me even as young as I was. I always looked up to him. (literally, as he was so tall as well)
He was such a family man and he will be missed. My sincere condolences to all his family and friends.
Rest in Peace Mr. Lomangino,
as you now an Angel looking down over all of us.
~Joseph Pastore Jr.~

I worked for Leo back in the 80s when I was in my early 20s I was a friend of Bobby’s and he was kind enough to give me a job when I needed it.Leo was the absolute best boss I ever had he treated me like a son and I learned a lot about how to treat people from him.He was easy to work for and treated all his employees with respect and there is nobody on earth who I respected more.I have thought of him often over the years and my only regret is not reaching out to him to tell him how much he meant to me.i still have pictures of he and I in front of some of the trucks I drove for him hanging in my garage.Leo was a true gentleman and heaven is a better place because of him.Godspeed Leo

Anyone can be forgotten but not a man who chose a life of selflessness and generosity.
We extend to you our most heartfelt sorrow and condolences.

Rocky & JoAnn Couch  


I met Leo about 12 years ago when he became a step-dad to my 2 granddaughters Lex, and Ari. In time, I called Leo my son-in-law, which made him laugh, as I am 20 years younger than  he,  but what else could I call him truly  as I watched over the years  his attention to them,  the love he spread over them, and his absolute joy when they made him laugh.  And in turn, I came to love him as well, as who could not love Leo, as he spread his joy, his happiness, his laughter, his exuberance towards life . But mostly it was his ability to give you one on one attention, his courtesy and gentlemanly ways, his honesty, and integrity. When one was with Leo, you were never off his attention scale,  and you never felt alone, unwanted, or put into a corner, forgotten. 
         I am not alone I believe in carrying him in my thoughts, my heart, and my memories, as he is and was not a man to be easily forgotten. I only knew him such a short time, and the reality is, I know his family must be suffering so.  I am not Catholic, but Leo and I did have discussions about the afterlife. And if it is any consolation to his children, grandchildren and the rest of his large family, I believe that Leo will be there with open arms,  welcoming each of  you as you cross over the Rainbow Bridge to the next world. Please keep the faith, dear family, that he will continue to watch over each of you, hailing over your triumphs, sad when he feels your pain, but, he knows more of the lessons of life from his new position, and will cheer you on. 
Continue to chat with him, keep him in your prayers, share your thoughts with him. And I do believe, truly, if you are lonely deep in the night, reach out your hand, grab the "air" and a moment later, pull it in close to your chest, and believe that you and Leo are holding hands. Corny yes. Believable yes. Its all FAITH.
   My love to you all. And Bless You.

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Leo J. Lomangino

July 15, 1936 – July 17, 2019

Lester R. Grummons Funeral Home

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