Obituary of Leonard Donghia

Leonard Donghia 86 of East Haven passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on July 17, 2016. He was born March 1, 1930 in Vandergrift, PA to Peter and Emily (Petrarca) Donghia. Leonard is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Marie (Arduino) Donghia and three daughters; Christine Wartko of Hamden, Diane Baker (Richard) of Hamden, Suzanne Antonucci (Harry) of Hamden. Leonard is also survived by four grandchildren, Michelle Hudnall (Chad), Eric Abernathy, Allie Antonucci, Vinny Antonucci and a sister, Antoinette Locorotondo. Leonard is preceded in death by his parents and sister, Rose Gardetto. Leonard was a US Army veteran of the Korean War and retired employee of Sikorsky Aircraft with over 30 years of service. He was a family man who enjoyed fishing, boating and golfing. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and the American Legion. Family will receive friends from 4:30 to 7:30 PM on Wednesday, July 20, 2016 at the Clancy-Palumbo Funeral Home (Clancy Funeral Home), 43 Kirkham Ave., East Haven. Funeral procession will leave Clancy-Palumbo Funeral Home on Thursday, July 21 at 9:40 AM for a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 AM in St. Clare Catholic Church, 234 Coe Ave., East Haven with Committal to follow at All Saints Cemetery with Military Honors. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to St. Clare Church, 234 Coe Ave., East Haven Ct 06512 or St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis TN 38105 in memory of Leonard Donghia.