Sue Leone

Sue Leone, 94, passed away peacefully on Friday October 4, 2024 surrounded by her family. She leaves behind a legacy of love, grace, and cherished memories. Sue, a life-long resident of Lorain, was born on August 15, 1930, to Pasquale and Filomena DeSantis. Sue is survived by her daughters, Janie (Woody) Green, Luann (Tony) DiGiandomenico, and Toni Sue (Mike) Longwell; grandchildren, Michelle, Nicole (Robby), Louie (Jenny), Tony, Nick (Destiny), and Anna; great grand-children, Michael, Holly, Lucy, Harlyn, Quinn, and Clayton and many nieces and nephews she deeply loved. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 69 years, Louie Leone; brother, Angelo (Celeste) DeSantis; sisters, Carmella (Albert) Januzzi, and Tina (Fred) Zocchi; and brother and sister in-law, Pasquale and Tomasina DelSignore.
Sue graduated from Lorain High School in 1948-B. After high school, she enjoyed her work at Ello Paints and Attorney Ferguson's office. Around that time, she met the love of her life, an Italian-American Navy veteran, Louie Leone, that became her husband on May, 29, 1951. They went on to have three children and experienced a life of unforgettable memories in their cherished home on West 40th Street in Lorain.
Sue's journey through life was marked by her overwhelming kindness, optimism, love and dedication to family. She will always be remembered for her welcoming hospitality and infectious laugh. Her passion for cooking and entertaining brought joy to the lives of all seated at her kitchen table. She was known for hosting famous polenta dinners and the annual Feast of Seven Fishes on Christmas Eve. Not only was she a great chef, she had a creative side as well. She mastered ceramics by creating beautiful pieces of art, often holiday themed, that she displayed and gifted to those she loved. Sue stayed active through the years with early morning swim sessions at the YMCA, spending Summers with family and friends at Riveria in Lorain, cheering on the Cleveland Indians, and traveling to memorable destinations like Hawaii and Italy.
Sue was a lifelong member of St. Peter Parish in Lorain. She dedicated her life to serving others through volunteering at Lorain Community hospital and participating in the church bake sales. She had a great zest for life and loved dancing the night away at the Italian American Veterans (IAV) events with her husband and forever dance partner, Louie. Above anything else, her family was the most important part of her life, and she relished every moment with them. In her final year, Sue lived with her daughter, Toni Sue and son-in-law, Mike and received exceptional company and care from her daughters bringing her comfort and peace. Sue will be deeply missed.
The family will receive friends at Reidy-Scanlan-Giovannazzo Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 2150 Broadway, Lorain, OH on Monday, October 7, 2024 from 4:00 - 7:00 PM. Closing prayers will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday at 10:20 AM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at St. Peter Parish, 3655 Oberlin Ave., Lorain, OH, Fr. Craig M. Hovanec, Pastor, officiating. Christian burial services will be held at Calvary Cemetery in Lorain, OH. Online condolences may be sent using www.rsgfuneralhome.com.