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Leo F. Garvey
APRIL 23, 1934 - JUNE 23, 2023
Leo F. Garvey, 89 years old, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on June 23, 2023, in Cincinnati, OH.
He was born April 23, 1934, in Osceola Mills, PA, a son of the late James and Josephine (McTigue) Garvey. He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Jane (Zymroz) Garvey; daughters, Julia and Patricia of Cincinnati, OH and many nieces and nephews. His brothers James of Niagara Falls and John of Colorado Springs predeceased him.
Leo grew up in Niagara Falls, NY, and graduated from Lasalle High School excelling in football, baseball, and basketball. He was also a graduate of Marietta College. Leo served with the United States Army and was honorably discharged in 1958. He enjoyed many years with the Simon Pure Softball Team and was inducted into the Niagara Falls Sports Hall of Fame in 2000.
Leo was employed by Union Carbide/Elkem/Amp Ohio in Niagara Falls and retired in Marietta, OH after 38 years with the company.
Leo enjoyed all sports, especially golfing with his family and watching Notre Dame, the Buffalo Bills, and New York Yankees teams.
Friends may call on Sunday from 2 until 5 pm at the Labuda Funeral Home, Inc., 356 Portage Road, Niagara Falls. All are invited to attend Leo's Mass of Christian Burial on Monday at 10:00 am at Divine Mercy Parish, corner of Niagara and 24th Streets. Entombment with Military Honors in Gate of Heaven Mausoleum, Lewiston. Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Leo are asked to consider the American Legion Post 64, 9 Wooster Street, Marietta, OH 45750.
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1934 - 2023 (89 years)