Eileen May Leonzio, 71, of Chesapeake City, MD, passed away peacefully Wednesday, August 7, 2013 surrounded by her loving family.
Eileen was born in England on February 26, 1942. She was the daughter of the late Kathleen and Ronald Watts. She lived most of her adult life in the United States and the last 26 years in Chesapeake City, MD, in her home, lovingly referred to as “Wedge Cottage”.
She enjoyed life to the fullest and enjoyed sewing, gardening, traveling, breeding and showing her bulldogs and her many family pets. Most of all, Eileen loved spending time with her family and friends.
Eileen leaves behind to cherish her memory, her husband of 37 years, Larry Leonzio; son, Bernie Alimenti (Tracey) of Jensen Beach, FL; three daughters, Lisa Leonzio(Michael) of Fair Hill, MD, Linda Harkness of Reading, PA and Kathy McLaughlin(Brian) of Elkton, MD; 4 grandchildren, Kelsey Harkness, Abbey Harkness, Erica Alimenti and Nicholas Bibs; great grandson, Nolan Alimenti; brother, Patrick Watts(Bridget) of England. In addition to her parents, Eileen was preceded in death by her son, David Ronald Leonzio.
A service honoring Eileen’s life will be held at 2pm Friday, August 9, 2013 at R.T. Foard Funeral Home, P.A., 259 E. Main St., Elkton, MD 21921. Family and friends may visit beginning at 1pm. Burial will follow in Bethel Cemetery, Chesapeake City, MD. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made payable to the Fox Chase Cancer Center and sent to the funeral home.