1920 – 2014
Grosvenordale – Virginia D. Leo, 93, formerly of Pine View Courts, Riverside Dr., died February 12, 2014 in Matulaitis Nursing Home. She was the loving wife of the late Vito Leo. Born in Thompson, she was the daughter of the late Antino and Mary (Simas) Moitozo.
Mrs. Leo worked as a winder and tender for area textile mills. She was a communicant of St. JosephChurch. Virginia was best known in her family for making mulartz, jell-o squares, and fried cookies.
Virginia is survived by many nieces and nephews, including; Lucy and Joe Ashmore of Killingly, Pat Leo of Dayville, Rocky and Helen Navarro of N. Grosvenordale, and Vito Leo of Danielson. She was predeceased by her sister, Mary Dubeau and Jenny Perrotta, and her brothers, Anthony Moitozo, John Moitozo, and Joseph Moitozo.
Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Virginia’s family from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. on Monday, February 17, 2014 in the Valade Funeral Home, 20 Main St., N. Grosvenordale, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 am in St. Joseph Church, 18 Main St., N.Grosvenordale, CT. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Joseph Church. For memorial guestbook visit www.GilmanAndValade.com.
nancy cargene
Virgie was a sweet, sweet lady. I am truly blessed for having been able to know her and to care for her. I am so sorry for your loss. May God give you His comfort and peace at this very difficult time.
God bless you,
Nancy cargene
Katherine Mongue
My Aunt Virgie never changed her demeanor from the day I was born. I remember her having to go to the hairdressers every Friday so there would be no hair out of place. She always had impeccable make up on and lipstick that never disappeared. Her hands were silky smooth without a wrinkle. She had a special smirk when she laughed almost as if she were slightly embarrassed. I never heard her ever raise her voice and when she talked, she seemed to be whispering. Although I grew older, she never seemed to change a bit.
My mother told me that when we went to visit, Aunt Virgie would make my father’s favorite cake…using 6 eggs! The icing would melt in your mouth. I think she was the person that introduced me to orange soda.
Aunt Virgie will always be remembered for being the “family” caregiver. She nursed her father, her sister-in-laws, her friends, and her sister, my Aunt Mary right until the very end of their lives on earth. She was the last to survive out of her 3 brothers and 2 sisters.
I did not know my aunt as well as other people, but I will always remember her gentleness, her lovely smile, and her ability to make me always feel welcome. She will be sorely missed.