Leon W. Verrone

February 25, 1946 - February 16, 2020

Leon W. Verrone, 73, of West Hartford entered eternal rest on February 16, 2020. He was born September 25, 1946, in Bristol, the son of Gus and Angelina Verrone. Leon was a devout Catholic who devoted his life to service, sharing his faith with others as a teacher, a Eucharistic minister and through the way he lived every day of his life. Lee and his wife and soulmate Christine were married for 52 years. raised their family in Burlington where they shared many wonderful times together. Upon retirement, they lived in Eastham, MA for 10 years. Lee and Chris shared a love of Cape Cod and the ocean. Our family's most joyous memories are ones of the beach, BBQs, sparklers, and laughter. During their time at the Cape, Lee was an active member of the Historical Commission and the Eastham Planning Board and enjoyed working as a beach attendant every summer. Lee and Chris enjoyed planning trips and one of their most spectacular times together was their trip to Italy. Lee’s love and devotion to his family were apparent through his supportive, gentle manner. He encouraged his daughters to strive for their personal best at all times and was most proud of their graduations from the University of Connecticut. Not only was Lee an avid UCONN Husky fan, but he also loved the NY Yankees and the NY Giants. Lee had a tremendous work ethic. He served in the National Guard for six years, studied at St. Joseph’s University in Indiana and CCSU, then pursued a career as a high school History teacher for 12 years. He later became a Certified Project Manager for the State of CT and Mass Mutual. Throughout his career, he always continued to learn and strive for his betterment. His intrinsic motivation was one of his most amazing qualities. In addition to his wife, Lee leaves behind his two daughters Amy Verrone-Buccilli and his son-in-law Victor of West Hartford and his daughter Robin Verrone-Jobeless and his son-in-law Scott of Simsbury. Lee’s pride and joy were his five grandchildren: Lucy, Tyler, Conor, Zoe, and Lindsay. He also leaves behind his brother Robert Verrone and wife Aline of Bristol and many beloved nieces and nephews. The funeral will be held on Thursday, February 20, 2020, at 10 am at St. Peter Claver Church in West Hartford. Calling hours are on Wednesday, February 19, 2020, from 4 pm to 7 pm at Molloy Funeral Home in West Hartford. In lieu of flowers and in honor of Lee’s courageous battle against Parkinson's Disease, donations can be made to Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research.