Died April 29, 2020
Leo M. Haskins, Jr., 87, passed away April 29, 2020 in Boca Raton, FL. Leo was born on November 22, 1932 in Key West, Florida, he served in the United States Coast Guard and married his wife, Dora Martinez in 1955. Leo worked for his father-in law at Martinez Refrigeration for over 20 years; and then began his career in real estate in Key West. Leo and Dora moved to Miami in 1981 where he worked as a real estate broker until he retired in 2008 to Winter Haven, FL; and in 2015 they moved to Boca Raton to be near their son.
He was an active member of The Basilica of St. Mary Star of the Sea; the Church of the Epiphany; Knights of Columbus (Fourth Degree); Florida Keys Community College Board; various Rotary Clubs, Board of Realtors and Chambers of Commerce; Villa Vizcaya Guide; and numerous other charitable organizations. For his outstanding service, he was awarded the Knights of Columbus Council, Michael J. Karaty Enhancement Award; the Archdiocese of Miami Gold Medal for his work with Catholic Charities; and the Rotary Paul Harris Fellow.
Leo was predeceased in death by his father, Leo M. Haskins, Sr; his mother, Marie Ann Chastain; his step-mother, Mary Haskins; his brother, Randy Haskins; and his sisters, Elaine Hair and Irma Whitecar. Surviving is his wife of 65 years, Dora Martinez Haskins; his son, Stephen L. Haskins (Rita); his grandchildren, Stephanie Haskins Mitchell (Ashley) and Stephen Douglas Haskins (Samantha); his great grandson Beckham Ashley Mitchell; and his sister Mary Ann Fanning.
Due to the uncertainty of the virus, a Mass and celebration of life will be delayed until time allows for his burial in Key West. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to St. Mary Star of the Sea in Key West; the Church of the Epiphany in Miami; or the George Snow Scholarship Fund in Boca Raton.
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