Dorothy Leone (nee Claffey), age 92, of Lakewood, New Jersey, passed away on May 6, 2018 in Brick. New Jersey. She was predeceased by her late husband of 63 years, Anthony “Hank” Leone. Born in Newark, N.J., Dorothy graduated from Union High School in 1944. She was employed by the Bell Telephone Company, Union, as a phone operator for directory assistance until she retired. As a hobby, Dorothy thoroughly enjoyed sewing and teaching others to sew. She also enjoyed spending summers with her family on the Jersey shore. Dorothy was an avid jazz fan and was often seen at New Jersey Jazz Society events. Dorothy was the devoted mother of Michele Maloney and her husband, James; Jeffrey Leone and his wife, Yasmin; loving grandmother of Larla Dey Maloney, Jason Hubert and great-grandmother of Hailey Hubert.; dear sister the late Walter Claffey, Marjorie Jordan, and Gertrude Ghuzzi. She will be dearly missed by her nieces, nephews, and friends. In lieu of flowers, donations to a favorite charity in memory of Dorothy would be appreciated.
Interment will be private. To send condolences, please visit www.deliafuneralhome.com
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