James V. Leonardo, Sr.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our friend and associate Jim Leonardo.  Jim passed away at home surrounded by his loved ones after a valiant battle with kidney disease.   

Jim was born in the Norris Square neighborhood of Philadelpha and attended St. Boniface School and Jules E. Mastbaum High School. Jim had worked for many years in funeral service. He began his career with The Harold B. Mulligan Funeral Homes along with many other neighborhood homes. In the interim Jim ran a successful Pest Control Company since 1980.   He attended Bucks County Community College and graduated from American Academy-McAllister Institute of Mortuary Science and obtained his Pennsylvania Funeral Directors License in 2012.  In recent years he was associated with our firm and the Rodriquez Funeral Home. 

Jim was a volunteer fire fighter at Cornwells Fire Company since 1979.  During this time, he served as Chief and President. 

Jim was a patient easy going man with a great sense of humor.  He enjoyed spending time with family and friends.

He was the son of the late Francis P. and Ethel Lang Leonardo-Fortunato. He was preceded in death by his sons James V. Jr. and Allan M. Leonardo , and siblings Marie Sosdorf  and Frank Leonardo.  

Jim is survived by his loving wife of 61years, Edie. Son Steve"Buddy"Leonardo, Sr.  (Gina).    6 grandchildren James Leonardo III (Chantal), Theresa Leonardo (Corey), Britney Leonardo (Karl), Taylor Ingenbrandt (Brad), Stephen Leonardo, Jr. and Peyton Leonardo.  also 7 great grandchildren Dominic, Lucas, Lane, Gabriel, Meadow, Isla and Noah. Missed by brothers in law Allan (Karen), John ( Dolores) along with many friends, nieces, nephews and cousins.   

Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing on Friday October 10, 2025, beginning at 9:30 AM followed by his Funeral Mass at 11 AM, in St. Ephrem Church, 5400 Hulmeville Rd. Bensalem. 

Jim will be laid to rest with his sons in Resurrection Cemetery.  

In lieu of flowers, the family is respectfully requesting memorials to St. Ephrem Church in Jim's memory.  

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