Carlos Leo, 69, of Hollywood, Florida passed away on Wednesday, October 12, 2016 at his residence. Carlos was born on October 5, 1947 in Havana, Cuba. He bravely emigrated to Florida alone at the age of 13, where he eventually reunited with his paternal aunt, Mercedes Leo. He was a proud graduate of the University of Florida and co-founded a successful advertising agency, PL&P, with Al Padron and Felipe Ponzoa. Along with the success of PL&P, he found joy in his love of books, his artwork, and his family, especially his granddaughter, Cristina.
He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Bambi, his daughter, Danielle, her husband, Billy, and his granddaughter, Cristina Leo Suarez.
Memorial Gathering on Saturday, October 15, 2016 from 3:00 P.M. ~ 4:30 P.M. at Fred Hunter's Hollywood Memorial Garden Home, 6301 Taft Street Hollywood. Memorial Service on Saturday, October 15, 2016 at 4:30 P.M. at Fred Hunter's Hollywood Memorial Garden Home, 6301 Taft Street Hollywood. Reception immediately following memorial service from 5:30 P.M. ~ 7:00 P.M. at Fred Hunter's Community Center, 6301 Taft Street Hollywood.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you please consider a donation in Carlos' memory to the Broward Public Library Foundation or the World Wildlife Fund.
