Leo Locricchio

Leo was born November 2, 1945, in Detroit, MI, the son of William and Grace Giannola Locricchio. He married Sharon Wilks-Hart on November 22, 1996, in New Castle, IN.

Leo graduated from St. Rose of Lima in Detroit in 1964 and began working for the family construction business. He was also employed in the restaurant business, trash and disposal business, and for the State of Illinois. Leo was a landlord, a member of the Guardian Angels in Detroit, Radiant Church in Springfield, and C2Group. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends and playing golf.

He is preceded in death by his parents; daughters, Grace Lisa Adams and Jennie Ann Locricchio; granddaughter, Kayla Gooch; great granddaughter, Angelina Jones; brother, Matthew Locricchio; brothers-in-law, Frank Madonia and Fred Impastato; and sisters-in-law, Joanne and Peggy Locricchio.

Leo is survived by his wife, Sharon Locricchio of Springfield; daughter, Theresa (Trevor) Miller of Curran; eleven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; siblings, Anthony Locricchio of Troy, MI, JoAnn Impastato of Baton Rouge, LA, and Sandra Madonia of Naples, FL; beloved dogs, Bella and Rosie; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Visitation and Funeral Ceremony: Family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. until 11:15 a.m. on Friday, June 17, 2022, at Radiant Church, 3200 Shaler Rd., Springfield, IL. A ceremony will follow at 11:30 a.m. with Pastors Jim Austin and Mac Dalton officiating.

Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 222718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718.

The family is being served by Butler Funeral Home-Springfield, 900 S. 6th St., Springfield, IL.