Gilbert F. “Gilly” Leonardo, 61, of Marion, died Tuesday, July 14, 2015 at McCarthy Care Center in Sandwich. He was the husband of Donna M. (Albert) Leonardo.
Born in New Bedford, Gilly was the son of Bessie R. (Baker) Leonardo of New Bedford and the late Gilbert F. Leonardo, Sr. and has lived in Marion for over 30 years.
Gilly was a foreman for the Town of Marion Department of Public Works where he worked for 34 years. He also was the animal control officer and was a call firefighter for the Marion Fire Department.
He is survived by his wife Donna; his son, Gilbert F. Leonardo, III of Mattapoisett; his brothers and sisters, Sandra Buckles of Marion, Patricia Pereira of Enoree, SC, Debra Ward, Michael Leonardo, Steven Leonardo, Cheryl Sampson and Robert Leonardo all of New Bedford.
A graveside service will be held on Saturday, July 25 at Evergreen Cemetery, Converse Rd., Marion at 10 a.m.
Arrangements by Chapman, Cole & Gleason Funeral Home, Wareham.