Obituary for Leonardo P "Leo" Schiavone
Leonardo P. “Leo” Schiavone, 96, lifelong Shrewsbury resident, passed away on Thursday, December 29, 2022 at UMASS Memorial Medical Center – University Campus. He was predeceased by his loving wife, Kathryn Mary (Noonan) Schiavone, in 2004.
He is survived by his children: Leonard J. Schiavone and his wife Nancy, of Westford, MA, and Ginamarie (Schiavone) Coleman, of Shrewsbury; his grandchildren: Michael Leonard Schiavone and his wife Kelly Anne, Jonathan Schiavone and his partner Madeline Bianchi, Kevin Schiavone, Ryan Coleman and his fiancée Taylor Morgan, and Jillian Coleman; his great-grandchildren: Leonardo James Schiavone, Henry Schiavone, and Landen Carlton.
Leo was one of twelve children born to the late Leonardo P. and Antoinette (Cima) Schiavone, who immigrated from Italy.
Leo was a lifelong resident and employee of the Town of Shrewsbury. He was an avid woodworker and cook who shared his talents with many. His dedication to serving the community was evident in his 30 years working for the Highway Department in town, and he was also a call Firefighter prior to the town having a full-time Fire Station.
He was a proud Italian-American and member of both the Italian-American Victory Club and Frohsinn Club, where he and his late wife enjoyed many nights of dancing. His life was full of countless friends and memorable experiences.
As a tribute to his commitment to the Town of Shrewsbury, he was selected and honored twice to lead the annual Town Parade including the town’s bicentennial parade.
Leo’s family would like to thank his many neighbors and friends for their companionship and dedication that made it possible for Leo to live a long, healthy, and active life.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Shrewsbury Fire and Police Relief Association, P.O. Box 53, Shrewsbury, MA 01545-0053, or to Shrewsbury Youth and Family Services, 222 Maple Avenue, Shrewsbury, MA 01545 (https://syfs-ma.org/).
Relatives and friends are invited to visit with the Schiavone family between 5 – 7 PM on Tuesday, January 3, 2023 at the BRITTON-SHREWSBURY FUNERAL HOME, 648 Main Street, Shrewsbury. His funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 AM on Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at Saint Anne’s Church, 130 Boston Turnpike, Shrewsbury, with burial to follow at Mountain View Cemetery.
He is survived by his children: Leonard J. Schiavone and his wife Nancy, of Westford, MA, and Ginamarie (Schiavone) Coleman, of Shrewsbury; his grandchildren: Michael Leonard Schiavone and his wife Kelly Anne, Jonathan Schiavone and his partner Madeline Bianchi, Kevin Schiavone, Ryan Coleman and his fiancée Taylor Morgan, and Jillian Coleman; his great-grandchildren: Leonardo James Schiavone, Henry Schiavone, and Landen Carlton.
Leo was one of twelve children born to the late Leonardo P. and Antoinette (Cima) Schiavone, who immigrated from Italy.
Leo was a lifelong resident and employee of the Town of Shrewsbury. He was an avid woodworker and cook who shared his talents with many. His dedication to serving the community was evident in his 30 years working for the Highway Department in town, and he was also a call Firefighter prior to the town having a full-time Fire Station.
He was a proud Italian-American and member of both the Italian-American Victory Club and Frohsinn Club, where he and his late wife enjoyed many nights of dancing. His life was full of countless friends and memorable experiences.
As a tribute to his commitment to the Town of Shrewsbury, he was selected and honored twice to lead the annual Town Parade including the town’s bicentennial parade.
Leo’s family would like to thank his many neighbors and friends for their companionship and dedication that made it possible for Leo to live a long, healthy, and active life.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Shrewsbury Fire and Police Relief Association, P.O. Box 53, Shrewsbury, MA 01545-0053, or to Shrewsbury Youth and Family Services, 222 Maple Avenue, Shrewsbury, MA 01545 (https://syfs-ma.org/).
Relatives and friends are invited to visit with the Schiavone family between 5 – 7 PM on Tuesday, January 3, 2023 at the BRITTON-SHREWSBURY FUNERAL HOME, 648 Main Street, Shrewsbury. His funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 AM on Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at Saint Anne’s Church, 130 Boston Turnpike, Shrewsbury, with burial to follow at Mountain View Cemetery.