Milano “Lee” Leonardis of Drexel Hill PA, age 93, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 10, 2020, with his family by his side.
Milano was born on March 21, 1926, in Philadelphia to immigrant Parents of Constantinople, Greece. Milano proudly served his country in the United States Navy for 24 years, first two years in the merchant marines, and then serving 22 years as a navy officer and finishing as a retired Chief Yeoman. He traveled the world as a navy officer and met his late wife, Golfo, who stood by his side until they settled in Upper Darby. Together they shared almost 54 years. He was an officer and a respected gentleman who will never be forgotten.
Milano is survived by his children Ethel, Constantine (Stacy), Amelia (Mike) Economou, and Joanne (Demetrios) Krontiris and grandchildren: Alex, Athina, Gabriella, Konstantina, Yianni, Nikolaos, Efthimios, Matthew, Liana, and Pantelis.
Services
VIEWING
Wednesday, January 15, 2020, 10:00 am to 11:00 am
St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church
229 Powell Lane, Upper Darby, PA 19082
FUNERAL SERVICE
Wednesday, January 15, 2020, 11:00 am
St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church
229 Powell Lane, Upper Darby, PA 19082
INTERMENT FOLLOWING FUNERAL SERVICE
Wednesday, January 15, 2020
Arlington Cemetery
2900 State Rd, Drexel Hill, PA 19026