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James ‘Jimmy’ Leo, 29, of Monaca, passed away Wednesday, February 1, 2017.Born September 27, 1987, in Beaver, he was the only child of James and Cheryl A. (Merrifield) Leo. Raised in Aliquippa and later in Monaca, he attended both St. Titus, Aliquippa, and St. John the Baptist, Monaca, Catholic schools. At St. John’s, Jimmy servedContinue Reading
James ‘Jimmy’ Leo, 29, of Monaca, passed away Wednesday, February 1, 2017.Born September 27, 1987, in Beaver, he was the only child of James and Cheryl A. (Merrifield) Leo. Raised in Aliquippa and later in Monaca, he attended both St. Titus, Aliquippa, and St. John the Baptist, Monaca, Catholic schools. At St. John’s, Jimmy served as an altar boy. From playing soccer in Aliquippa when he was small to playing baseball from his T-ball years through college at Penn State, Jimmy was quite athletic. He started pitching in Little League and continued through high school. Jimmy was passionate about the number 9 and always chose that number for his jersey. He also enjoyed playing basketball for St. John’s grade school and was a member of a deck hockey league. Jimmy was a huge Pittsburgh sports fan, including the Steelers, Penguins and Pirates. He had attended Penn State Beaver where he studied information technologies and computer science. Jimmy was a great person and was like by everyone. All who knew him will miss his contagious smile.In addition to his parents Jimmy leaves to mourn his loss his maternal grandmother, Joanne Merrifield and his maternal aunt and uncle, Marikay and Ken Finnell, all of Harrisburg; two paternal uncles and aunts, Joseph and Marian Leo of Monaca and Carlo and Kim Leo of Avalon; a great-aunt, Antonette Turkovich; and six cousins, Devin and Megan Finnell, Jennifer Marsh, Joseph Leo, Carlo Leo and Kim Leo.He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Harold Merrifield, and paternal grandparents, Carlo and Caroline Leo.Friends will be received Sunday, February 12th, from 1 to 5 p.m. in the Simpson Funeral & Cremation Services, 1119 Washington Avenue, Monaca. A mass of Christian burial will be offered on Monday, February 13th, at 10 a.m. at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, corner of Pennsylvania Avenue and 15th Street, Monaca. EVERYONE PLEASE MEET AT THE CHURCH.To share online condolences, get directions and other information, please visit simpsonfuneralhome.com.
Janet kowal
left a message on February 27, 2017:
Dearest Cheryl, I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. Words cannot convey my deepest sympathy. My prayers and sincere thoughts are with you and your family now and as long as needed. please feel free to email me for anything you need.
Dan and Joan Taormina
left a message on February 13, 2017:
Please accept our deepest condolences. We were all so sad to hear about Jimmy. We will keep your family in our prayers.
Randy Cosgrove
left a message on February 12, 2017:
Jim and Cheryl, My deepest and heartfelt condolences. No one can understand the pain and emotion you are going through. Keep the loving memories close, you will always have them. God Bless, Randy Cosgrove
Barbara Krepps
left a message on February 12, 2017:
Jim I didn't know you that well but R.I.P
Peggy Nolder
left a message on February 12, 2017:
Cheryl and Jim, my heart breaks for your loss. Please know that many prayers and hugs are sent your way. Love to you both. Peggy
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Mary Catherine & Mark Soltis
left a message on February 12, 2017:
Jimmy Cheryl family & friends. So sorry for your loss. May god give you strength through this difficult time. I know no words or anything will ease your pain but know that you all are in our thoughts & prayers. Our deepest condolences for all of you. God bless. Love Mark & Mary Catherine (Sam) Soltis.
Laurence Cox
left a message on February 10, 2017:
Jimmy, Carlo, and Joey... I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your son and nephew. He was blessed with good family.
Penny & Ken Willis
left a message on February 10, 2017:
We are so very sorry to hear of your Great Loss! Jimmy was always a Sweet, Kind, and Funny young man, he will be missed!! Never forgotten... God be with you Always through this difficult time! The Willis Family
Brett and Lori Wittebort
left a message on February 10, 2017:
Jim and Cheryl we are so very sorry to hear of your loss. We hope you find some comfort in knowing that we are thinking of you and praying for you all. May God bless you both during this most difficult time.
Joyce and Joe Pruszenski
left a message on February 8, 2017:
Prayers for peace and comfort.
Betsy and Jim Seery
left a message on February 7, 2017:
Cheryl and Jim we are so sorry for your lost. 'Jimmy meant so much to are family. That smile every morning before school and him asking me Mrs. Seery is Jimmy up yet and both of us laughing he always knew better. You raised such a caring and loving young man and he will be sadly missed. My prayers and thought are with you and your family.
Ernie Buccini
left a message on February 7, 2017:
Though the miles keep us apart we are still family. So sorry to here of your loss. Please accept our deepest sympathies. May God guide you through these hard times. Your cousin Ernie & Linda Buccini.
John & Beth Lakas
left a message on February 6, 2017:
Jim & Cheryl, We are deeply saddened by the news of Jimmy passing. He will be truly missed. He was always a respectful young man and had a smile on his face. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Betty Jo Dockter
left a message on February 6, 2017:
Jim & Cheryl, I wish there was something I could say or do that will bring you comfort! You raised a kind and respectful gentleman who lost his way here and there, but nonetheless he was a good person & you should be very proud of him! My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Deborah Luciana (Siber) Sirotock
left a message on February 5, 2017:
Dear Cousins, My family sends blessings and holds your entire family in our most spirtual thoughts. It has been many years since we have seen you, your family and your brothers families. We hold you near and dear and send you strength and guidance through the heavens above. Blessings and healing light to allDeborah Luciana, Ronn, Tyttan and Paula Sirotock - Las Vegas, Nevada
Val Daman
left a message on February 5, 2017:
My deepest heartfelt sympathies to you & your families Cheryl & Jim. I will keep all of you in my thoughts & prayers. I am so sorry.
Angelo and joanne belli
left a message on February 5, 2017:
His smile, wave and constant respect will be missed.
Greg and Cindy Karazsia
left a message on February 5, 2017:
So sorry for your loss our thoughts and prayers to you and your family. God Bless
BARRY KEMP
left a message on February 4, 2017:
SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS
BARRY KEMP
left a message on February 4, 2017:
Sorry FOR YOUR LOSS OF YOUR LOVED ONE
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BARRY KEMP
left a message on February 4, 2017:
SURRY FOR YOUR LOSS OF YOUR LOVED ONE
Dan & Jackie Zajac and Family
left a message on February 4, 2017:
You have our deepest sympathies, your family is in our prayers. May God Bless You.
Pamela Veon
left a message on February 4, 2017:
There are no works to express my sadness and sympathy to you and your family during this very difficult time. Praying for peace, comfort for all of your during this very difficult and heartbreaking time.
Pamela Veon
left a message on February 4, 2017:
There are no words to express my sadness and sympathy to your family. Praying for peace and comfort to your family during this very difficult time.
Swink Family
left a message on February 4, 2017:
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Swink Family
left a message on February 4, 2017:
Our deepest sympathies and prayers.
Jeff and Vicki Short Lancos
left a message on February 4, 2017:
Jim and Cheryl, there are no words to say that will lessen the tragic loss of Jimmie. Take some comfort in knowing that you raised a sweet, kind, loving and caring young man who was loved by so many. No parent should ever have to go through what you have been dealt. We are praying for all of you. God Bless you all.
Eleanor Calhoon
left a message on February 3, 2017:
Cheryl & Jim, My heart goes out to both you on the loss of your son James. My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow and loss. Let me know if you need anything, I am here for you. God Bless, Aunt Eleanor
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Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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Janet kowal
left a message on February 27, 2017:
Dearest Cheryl, I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. Words cannot convey my deepest sympathy. My prayers and sincere thoughts are with you and your family now and as long as needed. please feel free to email me for anything you need.
Dan and Joan Taormina
left a message on February 13, 2017:
Please accept our deepest condolences. We were all so sad to hear about Jimmy. We will keep your family in our prayers.
Randy Cosgrove
left a message on February 12, 2017:
Jim and Cheryl, My deepest and heartfelt condolences. No one can understand the pain and emotion you are going through. Keep the loving memories close, you will always have them. God Bless, Randy Cosgrove
Barbara Krepps
left a message on February 12, 2017:
Jim I didn't know you that well but R.I.P
Peggy Nolder
left a message on February 12, 2017:
Cheryl and Jim, my heart breaks for your loss. Please know that many prayers and hugs are sent your way. Love to you both. Peggy
Planning ahead is prudent. Call us now.
Mary Catherine & Mark Soltis
left a message on February 12, 2017:
Jimmy Cheryl family & friends. So sorry for your loss. May god give you strength through this difficult time. I know no words or anything will ease your pain but know that you all are in our thoughts & prayers. Our deepest condolences for all of you. God bless. Love Mark & Mary Catherine (Sam) Soltis.
Laurence Cox
left a message on February 10, 2017:
Jimmy, Carlo, and Joey... I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your son and nephew. He was blessed with good family.
Penny & Ken Willis
left a message on February 10, 2017:
We are so very sorry to hear of your Great Loss! Jimmy was always a Sweet, Kind, and Funny young man, he will be missed!! Never forgotten... God be with you Always through this difficult time! The Willis Family
Brett and Lori Wittebort
left a message on February 10, 2017:
Jim and Cheryl we are so very sorry to hear of your loss. We hope you find some comfort in knowing that we are thinking of you and praying for you all. May God bless you both during this most difficult time.
Joyce and Joe Pruszenski
left a message on February 8, 2017:
Prayers for peace and comfort.
Betsy and Jim Seery
left a message on February 7, 2017:
Cheryl and Jim we are so sorry for your lost. 'Jimmy meant so much to are family. That smile every morning before school and him asking me Mrs. Seery is Jimmy up yet and both of us laughing he always knew better. You raised such a caring and loving young man and he will be sadly missed. My prayers and thought are with you and your family.
Ernie Buccini
left a message on February 7, 2017:
Though the miles keep us apart we are still family. So sorry to here of your loss. Please accept our deepest sympathies. May God guide you through these hard times. Your cousin Ernie & Linda Buccini.
John & Beth Lakas
left a message on February 6, 2017:
Jim & Cheryl, We are deeply saddened by the news of Jimmy passing. He will be truly missed. He was always a respectful young man and had a smile on his face. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Betty Jo Dockter
left a message on February 6, 2017:
Jim & Cheryl, I wish there was something I could say or do that will bring you comfort! You raised a kind and respectful gentleman who lost his way here and there, but nonetheless he was a good person & you should be very proud of him! My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Deborah Luciana (Siber) Sirotock
left a message on February 5, 2017:
Dear Cousins, My family sends blessings and holds your entire family in our most spirtual thoughts. It has been many years since we have seen you, your family and your brothers families. We hold you near and dear and send you strength and guidance through the heavens above. Blessings and healing light to allDeborah Luciana, Ronn, Tyttan and Paula Sirotock - Las Vegas, Nevada
Val Daman
left a message on February 5, 2017:
My deepest heartfelt sympathies to you & your families Cheryl & Jim. I will keep all of you in my thoughts & prayers. I am so sorry.
Angelo and joanne belli
left a message on February 5, 2017:
His smile, wave and constant respect will be missed.
Greg and Cindy Karazsia
left a message on February 5, 2017:
So sorry for your loss our thoughts and prayers to you and your family. God Bless
BARRY KEMP
left a message on February 4, 2017:
SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS
BARRY KEMP
left a message on February 4, 2017:
Sorry FOR YOUR LOSS OF YOUR LOVED ONE
Planning ahead is prudent. Call us now.
BARRY KEMP
left a message on February 4, 2017:
SURRY FOR YOUR LOSS OF YOUR LOVED ONE
Dan & Jackie Zajac and Family
left a message on February 4, 2017:
You have our deepest sympathies, your family is in our prayers. May God Bless You.
Pamela Veon
left a message on February 4, 2017:
There are no works to express my sadness and sympathy to you and your family during this very difficult time. Praying for peace, comfort for all of your during this very difficult and heartbreaking time.
Pamela Veon
left a message on February 4, 2017:
There are no words to express my sadness and sympathy to your family. Praying for peace and comfort to your family during this very difficult time.
Swink Family
left a message on February 4, 2017:
.
Swink Family
left a message on February 4, 2017:
Our deepest sympathies and prayers.
Jeff and Vicki Short Lancos
left a message on February 4, 2017:
Jim and Cheryl, there are no words to say that will lessen the tragic loss of Jimmie. Take some comfort in knowing that you raised a sweet, kind, loving and caring young man who was loved by so many. No parent should ever have to go through what you have been dealt. We are praying for all of you. God Bless you all.
Eleanor Calhoon
left a message on February 3, 2017:
Cheryl & Jim, My heart goes out to both you on the loss of your son James. My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow and loss. Let me know if you need anything, I am here for you. God Bless, Aunt Eleanor
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