Barbara Ann Leone, 71of Batavia, died November 24, 2011at United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia. She was born August 17, 1940 in Batavia, to the late Leo (Mary Fabio) Azzi. Mrs. Leone was a member of Ascension Parish in Batavia. She was a home maker, avid Yankee Fan that enjoyed reading and her pets. She is preceded in death by a brother the late Charles Azzi.
She is survived by her husband of 53 years Anthony F. Leone of Batavia; 2 sons Anthony A. (Katherine) Leone of Batavia; Michael A. (Starr) Leone of Batavia; 4 sisters Veronica Martin of Buffalo, Matilda Syracuse; Leona (Philip) Pastore both of Batavia and Virginia (James) Bass of California; 4 grandchildren Michael, Amanda, Kaytalyn and Abbigayle Leone all of Batavia; along with many nieces and nephews.
Friends may call on Monday November 28, 2011 from 3 to 7 PM at Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, New York 14020. Prayers will be recited 9:30 AM the Funeral Home on Tuesday November 29, 2011, followed by a 10:00 AM Mass of Christian Burial at Ascension Parish ( St. Anthony’s Church) 122 Liberty St. Batavia, NY 14020. Burial will take place at St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Batavia.
Memorials may be made to Ascension Parish 122 Liberty Street Batavia, New York 14020. For more information or to sign the online guest registry please go to www.gilmartinfuneralhome.com or call 343-8260. Arrangements completed by Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, New York 14020.
