Robert T Leonard

Robert "Bob" Thomas Leonard, a proud Veteran of the United States Army, died peacefully in his home on Poste Lake on August 22, 2024 in Columbus, Ohio at the age of 94. Bob is survived by his children, Kathleen (Donald) Mazza, Gregory (Kelley) Leonard, Patrick (Christine) Leonard; grandchildren Dominick (Maria) Mazza, Carrie Mazza, Abigail Leonard, and Jake Leonard; and great-grandchild Luciano “Luca” Mazza. He is preceded in death by his parents, John and Helen (Neenan) Leonard of Troy, New York; his wife Shirley “Ann” (Ware) Leonard of Lake Placid, New York; and his brothers John “Jack” (Nancy) Leonard and Thomas “Tommy” (MaryEllen) Leonard of Troy, New York. Bob was born on March 1, 1930 in Troy, New York to parents John and Helen. He was raised with his brothers Jack and Tommy and among extended family members. He graduated from LaSalle Institute in Troy, New York in 1948 and Siena College, Loudonville, New York in 1952 with a degree in Economics. In 1952 Bob enlisted in the United States Army and was stationed at Hq Co 10th Inf Div in Ft Riley, Kansas and Camp Carson, Colorado. He valued his service highly and attained the rank of Corporal. As part of this service he was the recipient of the National Defense Service Medal. He was released from active military service in 1954 and served in the Army Reserve in Troy, New York until 1962. After his military service, Bob began working at Glens Falls Insurance Company in Glens Falls, New York. In 1955 he married Ann in St. Agnes Church in beautiful Lake Placid, New York. Together the couple welcomed 3 children into their loving home and eventually moved to Worthington in 1967. He retired from Continental Insurance in 1994. Together for 58 years, Bob and Ann created a beautiful life and opportunity for their family. They loved spending time by the water and being outdoors. Whether with family and friends on Poste Lake and Seneca Lake in Ohio, or making an annual trip to Troy and Lake Placid, New York, Bob loved to be on a pontoon boat ride at sunset or sitting around a fire telling stories with the people he loved. He enjoyed reading history books, traveling, watching his grandchildren’s sports, fishing, visiting GlenLaurel, and listening to Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin. “GUB” (Great Uncle Bob) loved his Troy family dearly. He enjoyed being with his friends who became family at Coaches Bar & Grill. His family and friends will remember him as someone who would always give you the (crewneck sweat) shirt off of his back. Bob knew how to live fully yet humbly, and love well. He will be loved and missed by all who knew him. We are comforted by memories from the long and special life he lived and by his reunion with his wife Ann, his parents, and his dear brothers in heaven. A private ceremony for the family is on Thursday, August 29, 2024 at Rutherford Funeral Home in Worthington, Ohio. A Celebration of a Life will be on Friday, September 20 from 11-3pm at Coaches Bar & Grill in Columbus, Ohio and is open to all who wish to join in celebrating Bob’s life. Condolences for the family can be sent to Rutherford Funeral Home.

Robert T Leonard

March 1, 1930 - August 22, 2024