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IN LOVING MEMORY OF Leon John Genovese
Leon John
Genovese
Jun 17, 1926 — Nov 3, 2011
Leon John Genovese's Obituary
Leon John Genovese, 85, of Buckingham, Pennsylvania, passed away on Thursday November 3, 2011 at University of Pennsylvania Hospital.
Born in Brooklyn, New York, Lee is survived by his wife of 60 years Theresa Genovese, three daughters and sons-in-law Joanne and Jim DiNovis of Sayville, New York, Barbara and Jack Fruh of Plainsboro, NJ and Debra and Rob Tanke of Buckingham, Pennsylvania and six grandchildren: Jenna, Bryan and Marisa DiNovis, Gillian and Dylan Fruh and Natalie Tanke. He is also survived by his childhood friend of 79 years, Julius DoCampo.
Lee was a World War II veteran of the United States Navy. He took great pride in his service to his country. Upon an honorable discharge, along with a letter of gratitude from the Secretary of the Navy, Lee attended Brooklyn Polytechnic Institute and graduated with a degree in Electrical Engineering. He was employed by Getty Oil (Tidewater) and worked his way up to Vice President of East Coast Chemical Sales. After a brief one-year retirement, Lee pursued a second career as a Financial Consultant for Smith Barney. Fifteen years later, in 2001, Lee retired to Buckingham, Pennsylvania.
He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather (GP). One of his great joys was to spend time with his family and grandchildren. He was a passionate sports fan and an avid enthusiast of his beloved New York Yankees. His baseball legacy will live on through his children and grandchildren.
Calling hours will be held from 3:30-7:30pm on Sunday November 6, 2011 at Kimble Funeral Home, 1 Hamilton Avenue, Princeton, NJ 08542. Funeral mass will be held at 9:30am on Monday, November 7, 2011 at Queenship of Mary Church, 16 Dey Road, Plainsboro, NJ 08536, followed by burial at 11:30am at Washington Crossing National Cemetery, 830 Highland Road, Newtown, PA 18940.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to:
Derek Jeter's Turn 2 Foundation Inc.
215 Park Avenue South
Suite 1905
New York, New York 10003
or
The American Legion
Albert R. Atkinson Jr. Post 210
315 North Street
Doylestown, Pennsylvania 18901
Born in Brooklyn, New York, Lee is survived by his wife of 60 years Theresa Genovese, three daughters and sons-in-law Joanne and Jim DiNovis of Sayville, New York, Barbara and Jack Fruh of Plainsboro, NJ and Debra and Rob Tanke of Buckingham, Pennsylvania and six grandchildren: Jenna, Bryan and Marisa DiNovis, Gillian and Dylan Fruh and Natalie Tanke. He is also survived by his childhood friend of 79 years, Julius DoCampo.
Lee was a World War II veteran of the United States Navy. He took great pride in his service to his country. Upon an honorable discharge, along with a letter of gratitude from the Secretary of the Navy, Lee attended Brooklyn Polytechnic Institute and graduated with a degree in Electrical Engineering. He was employed by Getty Oil (Tidewater) and worked his way up to Vice President of East Coast Chemical Sales. After a brief one-year retirement, Lee pursued a second career as a Financial Consultant for Smith Barney. Fifteen years later, in 2001, Lee retired to Buckingham, Pennsylvania.
He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather (GP). One of his great joys was to spend time with his family and grandchildren. He was a passionate sports fan and an avid enthusiast of his beloved New York Yankees. His baseball legacy will live on through his children and grandchildren.
Calling hours will be held from 3:30-7:30pm on Sunday November 6, 2011 at Kimble Funeral Home, 1 Hamilton Avenue, Princeton, NJ 08542. Funeral mass will be held at 9:30am on Monday, November 7, 2011 at Queenship of Mary Church, 16 Dey Road, Plainsboro, NJ 08536, followed by burial at 11:30am at Washington Crossing National Cemetery, 830 Highland Road, Newtown, PA 18940.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to:
Derek Jeter's Turn 2 Foundation Inc.
215 Park Avenue South
Suite 1905
New York, New York 10003
or
The American Legion
Albert R. Atkinson Jr. Post 210
315 North Street
Doylestown, Pennsylvania 18901
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