Leo McCloskey (July 05, 1948 - January 26, 2024)

In loving memory of
Leo McCloskey
  • July 05, 1948
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  • January 26, 2024

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Leo McCloskey died on January 26, 2024 in Summerfield, Florida due to complications following pneumonia.    He was 75.

 

Leo was born July 5, 1948 in Providence.   He grew up on the ocean in Rhode Island with his sister Joan and brother Kevin.    It was there he developed his love of the water.   He left for college on an ROTC scholarship in 1968 to attend Northeast Missouri State where he then met his beloved wife Sarah.   They married in August of 1970 and he graduated in 1972.   He went on to follow his passion of helping others and his country.   First as an EMT and firefighter, followed by years of service across the country and beyond.

 

Leo and Sarah had there first child Matthew in June of 1973 in Missouri while stationed at Fort Leonard Wood.    They transferred to Heidelberg, Germany in 1974, where they were blessed with the birth of their daughter Claudia.   Sadly their son Matthew died in 1986, leaving an indelible mark for the years to come.

 

Over the years, Leo advanced his education attaining 2 Masters degrees, while working in high tech and security in companies such as Texas Instruments, Lotus and Glasshouse Technologies.   He worked several years alongside his daughter (often reminding her that “he taught her everything she knows”).

 

Leo retired from the Army National Guard in 1998, but with the terror attacks on 9/11 he volunteered and was recalled in 2006, serving until 2009.    Leo then finally retired (again) with his lovely wife Sarah to their home in Summerfield, Florida.    They spent many wonderful years with their friends and family, taking corvette rides, helping the community and enjoying visits with his 2 grandchildren Sophia and Matthew.

 

Leo is survived by his wife Sarah, and daughter Claudia as well as granddaughter Sophia and grandson Matthew.   He was preceded in death by his son Matthew.

 

In lieu of flowers, please donate to a veterans charity of your choice.   Leo’s remains will be buried in Massachusetts alongside his son, later in the year.  Online Condolences may be written at www.baldwincremation.com.


Instead of flowers, the family would prefer if you would make a donation to
veterans charity of your choice

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  1. Sue Farrington says:
    03 Feb 2024
    I am so sorry to hear of Leo's passing, he was such a nice man and I enjoyed biking the neighborhoods with him and the group. He will be so missed.. My deepest sympathy to the family..

  2. Scott Larson says:
    03 Feb 2024
    A high school classmate - one of the good guys. We served together as MP officers in the Army. Leo was highly respected.

  3. Tom Yuppa, MSG, US Army (Ret) says:
    02 Feb 2024
    A very good officer and always a gentleman. It was an honor to serve with you. RIP and my deepest condolences to his family and friends.

  4. Janet Otten lit a candle:
    01 Feb 2024
    Lit since February 1, 2024 at 2:24:29 PM

  5. Sharon West says:
    01 Feb 2024
    Sarah, our heartfelt sympathy to you and your family. Leo was special and we were lucky to have met him. You took such good care of him. Now it's time to take care of you. Friends care.

    Bob McDuffee and Sharon West

  6. Eric Menke says:
    01 Feb 2024
    Leo was a classmate of mine at North Kingstown High School, class of 1968. RIP, fellow Skipper.

  7. Tammy Adams says:
    01 Feb 2024
    Hi Sarah and family,

    I was so sorry to hear about Leo’s passing. It was an honor to know him and I know he lived helping our community.

    Prayers and blessings

  8. Tammy Adams says:
    01 Feb 2024
    Hi Sarah and family. I was so sorry to hear about Leo’s passing. It was such an honor to know him. What a dedicated man he was.

    Prayers and blessings

  9. Lorraine Meineker says:
    01 Feb 2024
    Sarah,
    Sending our condolences to you and your family!
    Will keep you in our prayers!
    Lorraine & John Meineker

  10. Ron and Jan Winka says:
    01 Feb 2024
    A wonderful man, that we were honored to call "friend". Prayers to Sarah and the family as they find peace and comfort.

  11. Alan and Kristyn Barrile says:
    31 Jan 2024
    Claudia and family,

    Please find happiness knowing Leo was a great man loved by many. Loss never gets easier. You are all in our thoughts during this difficult time.

  12. Joe and Christine Marmai says:
    31 Jan 2024
    So very sorry for your loss Sarah and Claudia and of course to Sophia and Matthew. I know all of you will miss him a great deal. May the warm memories of Leo help you through your sorrow and always be in your hearts.

  13. Lonnie Barham says:
    31 Jan 2024
    I worked with Leo for many years in the RI ARmy National Guard, to include deployment to Iraq during the Persian Gulf War. He was a great friend to many and will be sorely missed. He served his country and his fellow soldiers with distinction. RIP. Until Valhalla!

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