Timothy J. Leonetti, 67, of Sherman, died at 3:45 pm, Wednesday, June 29, 2016 at St. John’s Hospice. He was born April 26, 1949 in Springfield, to Anthony John and Nora Miller Leonetti. He married Christina Williams on September 11, 1971 and she survives.
Also surviving are one daughter, Angelina Leonetti of St. Petersburg, FL; two sons, Nick (Julie Gotschall) Leonetti of Lakewood, OH and Peter (Dawn) Leonetti of Athens; four grandchildren, Cicely, Laney, Abbey and Ana; one niece and two nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Amber Lue Boehm.
Tim belonged to VFW Post #15014. He enlisted in the US Coast Guard serving from 1969-1975. He then enlisted in the Illinois Air National Guard serving from 1976-2007, totaling 37 years honorable service. Tim retired from the State of Illinois after 35 years of employment.
Visitation: 1:00-3:00 p.m., Saturday, July 2, 2016 at Staab Funeral Home.
Funeral Service: 3:00 p.m., Saturday, July 2, 2016 at Staab Funeral Home.
Graveside Service: 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 5, 2016 at Camp Butler National Cemetery where military honors will be conducted.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Date: Saturday, July 2, 2016
Time: 01:00 pm - 03:00 pm
Staab Funeral Home - Springfield
Date: Saturday, July 2, 2016
Time: 03:00 pm
Staab Funeral Home - Springfield
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
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Jeff Miller posted on 7/9/16
Tim, or TJ - was a man who loved life, his family, fine cars, hunting/fishing and his country. Tim will be missed by all who shared in his life and activities. Thank you TJ for being such a great cousin and friend, and for serving your country you loved. Our love to his family and loved ones.