Leo E. Vainio Jr., 70, of Hendersonville, NC, passed away on Friday, October 20, 2017.
He was born on January 12, 1947, in Putnam, Conn., to the late Leo E. Vainio Sr., and Viola Vainio (Pottola). In addition to his parents, Leo is predeceased by his son, Michael L. Vainio in 2013.
On April 15, 1972, Leo married his wife, Betsey Vainio (Bell). They moved from Rochester to Byron in 1976 and raised their four children in Byron.
Leo retired from Eastman Kodak after 30 years in 2003. He was a member of Hesperus Lodge No. 837 F&AM in Bergen, NY. Leo and Betsey moved to Hendersonville, NC in 2016. Leo was an avid hunter, fisherman and gardener.
He is survived by his wife; son Patrick Vainio of Ormond Beach, Fla; son Shawn (Annjannette) Vainio of Girdwood, Alaska; daughter Leigh (Erik) Johanson of Asheville, NC; granddaughter Anja Vainio; and grandson Finn Johanson.
Donations may be made to the American Heart Association, the American Lung Association, or the Elizabeth House in Hendersonville, NC, in Leo’s name.
A private memorial was held on Monday, October 23 in Hendersonville, NC.
