Obituary
Leo Harry Dowling, 83, of Ormond Beach, FL, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 1, 2022. He was born in Holyoke, MA on January 13, 1939, and was the son of the late Mildred (Weigel) Dowling and Leo J. Dowling. He was predeceased by his sisters, Barbara A. Gavron and Kathy E. Dowling. He is survived by his wife Tonya Dowling, and his sister, Margaret (Peggy) Charette. He is also survived by his daughters, Barbara A. Torre, Michelle J. Dowling, Lisa A. Coschignano, and Colene R. DeTullio.
Leo’s family was his greatest joy in life. He was called “Pap” by his four grandchildren, Anthony and Joseph Coschignano, and Nicholas and Joey DeTullio. He loved taking them on fun filled family vacations to Orlando or gathering everyone together for a Caribbean cruise. He spent many days driving his grandkids to school, bouncing them around the yard on his lawn mower, and teaching them to wield machetes to hack down weeds. His yard was his pride and joy. He spread enough dirt around his property to build a small island. You have never seen a man smile as big as Leo when dirt was delivered.
Leo served 6 years in the Navy, stationed in Sanford, FL, as security police. The stories he shared with us about his Navy experiences will fill us with laughter for years to come.
He was an infamous bartender at the iconic Other Place Bar in Daytona Beach, FL. Thirty years later, when he would run into patrons of the establishment, he may not have remembered their name, but he sure knew what drink they preferred.
Leo was a most generous man, and he will be missed by all who knew him. Whether you called him King Leo, Pap, Sonny, or Chicken Daddy, his witty humor, granite head stubbornness, and compassion will be missed.
Much love,
Glenda
Glenda
Love,
Annie