Edward F. Leo

February 17, 1929 - August 7, 2019

Edward F. Leo, 90, of Danvers, died Wednesday, August 7, 2019 at home with family at his side. He was the loving husband of Helen (Kenosian) Leo, with whom he shared sixty-four years of marriage. Born in Everett on February 17, 1929, he was the son of the late Antonio and Mary (Vito) Leo. He was raised and educated in Everett and graduated from Everett High School. He furthered his education at the Wentworth Institute of Technology. He served in the Army in Germany during the Korean war. Ed worked with his brother Ralph Leo in a family business, Northeastern Fence Co. in Saugus for many years. He was a longtime member and past president of the Saugus Rotary Club. A Danvers resident since 1960, he was a faithful communicant of Saint Mary of the Annunciation Church. More than anything, he was a dedicated family man. In addition to his wife, he leaves three daughters, Lori Leo of Danvers, Nancy Leo and her husband Donald Moreton of Danvers, and Toni Leo of Arizona, five grandchildren, Amanda and her husband Tyler, Megan, Katherine, Jaclyn, and Christopher, a great-grandson, Andrew, two sisters, Stella Salvato and Irene Pynn, and many nieces and nephews. His Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, September 6, 2019 at 9AM in Saint Mary of the Annunciation Church, 24 Conant St., Danvers. Relatives and friends are invited. Private burial will follow in Annunciation Cemetery, Danvers. As requested, there are no visiting hours. In lieu of flowers, donations in Ed’s name may be made to Whisper’s Sanctuary, 2160 E Fry Blvd. PMB 342, Sierra Vista, AZ 85635. Special thank you to Care Dimensions/Hospice. Arrangements are under the direction of C.R. Lyons & Sons Funeral Directors, 28 Elm St., Danvers Square. For directions or to leave a condolence, please visit www.LyonsFuneral.com.