LEO-LEONARD

Excerpts from obituary published in the San Diego Union-Tribune on 12/25/2011:

Leonard Leo; November 21, 1921, to July 29, 2011.  Father, grandfather and friend.  Born in Portland, OR.  Joined the U.S. Navy in 1942.  Served on submarines in the Western Pacific as an electronics technician.  After World War II he remained on active duty and his naval career continued on submarines, surface ships, and shore stations in Pearl Harbor, HI, San Diego, CA, Mayport, FL, Treasure Island, CA, and Patrick Air Force Base, FL.  His last assignment was in San Diego  where he served as Officer in Charge of the Navy Submarine Support Facility, Ballast Point.  CDR Leo retired in 1974 having served during three wars – World War II, Korea and Vietnam.  Throughout his career he rose from the enlisted ranks to Chief Petty Officer, and the officer ranks from Chief Warrant Officer to Commander.  After 32 years of dedicated naval service he continued to use his electronic technical skills in the missile defense industry with General Dynamics Corp. for another 34 years.  He will be remembered for his love of family and country, and his core values – perseverance, dedication and his work ethic.  CDR Leo died on July 29, 2011, and has been interned at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery in San Diego.

Submitted by CDR Roy A. Mosteller, USNR (Ret)