Benny A. Leonardo

Benny A. Leonardo, beloved husband of Joy nee Delorenzo for 67 years. Devoted son of the late Dan and Mary Leonardo. Loving father of Vicki Bihler, Nick, Connie (Tom) Shander and Larry Leonardo. Proud grandfather of Renee (Ed) Hayes, Lauren (Andrew) Sweeten, Paul Bihler, Ben (Jessica) Shander, Christopher and Nicholas Shander, Alexandria, Christian and Francesca Leonardo. Fond great grandfather of AJ Sweeten and Dylan Hayes. Dear brother of Dan (Janice) Leonardo, Phyllis Leonardo and the late Dominick (Sandy) Leonardo. Dearest uncle and friend of many. Founder and owner of Mr. Benny’s Steak & Lobster in Matteson and Mokena, IL. Mr. Benny loved his family, restaurant, hunting, fishing and endless conversations with patrons. Memorial Mass 4:00 PM on Monday October 9, 2017 at St. Mary Catholic Church 11500 195th St. Mokena, IL. In lieu of flowers memorials to Lincolnway Special Recreation Association. 1900 Heather Glen Dr New Lenox, IL 60451 or www.lwsra.org
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