Obituary of William D. Leo

William D. Leo entered eternal rest with family by his side on April 12, 2024 in Clearwater, FL. A perfectly planned place to retire given his love for fishing and cruises. Billy, Bill was born May 25, 1951 in Newburgh, NY to Charles and Gloria (Peters) Leo who proceeded him in death as did all his Aunts and Uncles from the greatest generation. The only survivor was Aunt Jean (Burns) Leo who sadly passed on September 23, 2024. His big sister, Mary Ann (Leo) Dickinson survives him as do many cousins, though some proceeded him in death, memories live on of backyard BBQs, late night swims, and hunting and fishing trips that embedded the enjoyment of these activities in Billy. He is survived by his spouse of 50 years, Janice (Topper) Leo, 2 children, Sean Leo, Lisa (Leo) Driscoll, and her husband, Michael Driscoll, a grandson, Dakoda Driscoll, 5 nieces, and 2 nephews. In 1972, Bill enlisted in the U.S. Navy and was honorably discharged in 1984 as a decorated sailor. Bill was a talented electrician and worked in the field of engineering for many years while living with his family in New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. Bill unofficially retired from the rat race and became a PC Build Technician for freehomecomputer.org, a charitable association owned by his wife that brought free and low cost computers to families with children. Billy liked sports cars and twilight rides with the top down when he found himself blessed to own a convertible. His suffering is over now and his family invites you to picture him on a cruise where he cannot lose as this is the imagery they envision as his final resting place. Bill’s family will be holding a memorial service on November 29, 2024 at 1:00 P.M. at Cedar Hill Cemetery 5468 Route 9W North, Newburgh, NY 12550. All are welcome. In lieu of flowers, the family asks you to make a donation in Bill Leo’s name and make checks out to Caron’s Father Bill Chapel Fund which sponsor’s extended housing when people are seeking to achieve recovery from substance use disorder. Please mail checks to Caron Treatment Center, C/O Development Fund, P.O. Box 150, Wernersville, PA 19565 or visit their website at https://www.caron.org/donate.