1918-2008

Grosvenordale, Ct – Margaret M. Leo, 89 of Riverside Drive, Grosvenordale died Sunday March 16, 2008 in Westview Healthcare CenterHealth.  Born in Thompson, she was the daughter of the late Pasquale and Lucy (Albano) Leo.

Miss Leo worked as an inspector for American Optical for 25 years before retiring in 1979.  She was a communicant of St. Joseph Church.  She was a member of the Columbettes and the Thompson Senior Citizens Club.  She played softball for the Grosvenordale Rockettes and was an avid Red Sox fan.  She enjoyed traveling and getting together for family gatherings.

She is survived by a sister in law, Virginia Leo of Grosvenordale; two nieces, Carol Eaton and her husband Hank, of Florida and Lucy Ashmore and her husband Joe, of Danielson; three nephews, Pat Leo of Moosup, Vito Leo of Danielson and Rocky Navarro and his wife Helen, of North Grosvenordale and several grand nieces and grand nephews.  She was predeceased by nine brothers and sisters.

Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Margaret’s family from 9:00 to 10:30am Wednesday March 19, 2008 in the Valade Funeral Home, 23 Main St., N. Grosvenordale, with a Funeral Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 am in St. Joseph Church.  Burial will follow in St Joseph Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Joseph Church, 20 Main St., N. Grosvenordale, CT 06255.