Leo Volpe

Leo C. Volpe, aged 92, passed away on the morning of June 10th peacefully at Yale New Haven Hospital, surrounded by loved ones. He was born in Waterbury, CT on July 8th, 1924, the son of the late Vincent and Felcia (Tedesco) Volpe. He attended and graduated both elementary and high school at Sacred Heart. He proudly served his country during World War II in the U.S. Army. He married Eleanor (DiGirolamo) Volpe in July of 1950 and remained married to her for sixty two years until her passing in 2012. He is survived by his two children, son John and his wife Christine Volpe of Killingworth, CT, and daughter Karen Volpe-Taylor of Madison, CT. His four grandchildren; Brooke and Paige Volpe and Bryan and Marissa Taylor. His two siblings; brother Vincent R Volpe of Guilford CT and sister Dorothy Solocius of Cleveland OH. Leo was a jack of all trades and brightened lives wherever he went. Whether it be as a radio DJ and news caster for local radio stations, safety engineer, business owner (Madison Automotive), an actor and musician. Leo was a man of God. A dedicated member of St. Mary’s Church you would find him every Sunday, dressed in a suit and tie either singing in the choir or reading on the alter, also a lifetime member of the Knights of Columbus. He was an avid Yankees fan and passed on the love and passion to many around him. Most importantly, Leo was a family man who would do anything for the ones he loved. The true patriarch of his family, he was the man that everyone would come to for advice, help, or to feel loved.

Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, June 13, 2017 at Swan Funeral Home 80 E Main St. Clinton, CT 06413 from 4-7 pm for any person that Leo has touched and would like to pay their respects. Funeral services will begin on Wednesday, June 14, 2017 at 10am from the Swan Funeral Home followed by a funeral mass at Saint Mary’s Church Grove St. Clinton, CT 06413 at 11 am.