OBITUARY
Leonard Mason Alley
February 15, 1950 – April 11, 2010
Leonard Mason Alley ALLEY, Leonard Mason, 60, of Richmond, died April 11, 2010. He was preceded in death by his father, Milton M. Alley. Survivors include his mother, Elizabeth S. Alley; his sister, Marilyn A. Gowen M.D. and her husband, C.W. Gowen M.D.; his brother, Daniel M. Alley Ph.D. and his wife, Beth Alley; four nieces, Catherine and Martha Alley and Sarah and Rebecca Gowen; and many extended family members and friends.
His remains rest at the Huguenot Chapel of Woody Funeral Home, 1020 Huguenot Road, where the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday. Graveside services will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday at Westhampton Memorial Park, 10000 Patterson Avenue. A memorial service will be held 1 p.m. Friday at Bon Air Presbyterian Church, 9201 W. Huguenot Road. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to either Bon Air Presbyterian Church or Richmond Children's Hospital.
Services
- Visitation Thursday, April 15, 2010
- Graveside Service - Fri. 4/16, 10:30 am Friday, April 16, 2010
- A Memorial Service Friday, April 16, 2010
REMEMBERING
Leonard Mason Alley
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RECEIVE UPDATESTommy and Faye Manson
May 5, 2010
We just learned today of Leonard's passing. Lenoard and my family shared many great times together during the 1990's when our daughter Michelle was doing beauty pagents in which he was associated with. We also shared many sports times togther including our shared love of the New York Yankees. Our prayers go out to all those who mourn his loss!
Grace Dance-Wiggins
May 5, 2010
We have known Leonard for over 15 years. Our hearts are sadden by his loss. I can still remember the last conversation I had with him. He will be truly missed. Those of us in the pageant world have lost another kindred soul. Our prayers go out to his family. WE WILL TRULY MISS YOU LEONARD...
April 30, 2010
It is with great sadness that I note the passing of Leonard. He was about the sweetest man who ever lived. Leonard was kind, warm, generous with his time. had a great sense of playfulness and humor. He would always have a good word to say. Many will miss him, but will keep him close at heart. Leonard was beyond kind to me, and to the families that he met through my work. Rest well, and I am sure that baseball is being played where you are.
Donna Gray
Bruce Wells
April 16, 2010
I have fond memories of many summer evenings spent with Leonard in the Diamond Press Box watching baseball. He was always kind enough to read the stories I would write and give me his critique as only Leonard could. Most of the time he took great joy whenever his Yankees played my Orioles since they beat up on us quite often. I was shocked and saddened by Leonard's passing but comforted by the thought that he is now safe in the arms of Jesus. I was honored to call Leonard my friend. While I will miss his friendship in the days ahead, and talking baseball with him, I look forward to that day when I will see him again. May the Lord grant you His peace during this difficult time.
Leslie Davis
April 16, 2010
We here in the IT Voice Department of Wells Fargo (formerly Wachovia Securities) will miss our friend dearly. "While we are mourning the loss of our friend, others are rejoicing to meet him behind the veil. Out there, there is someone who needs Leonard more than us. We had always known he was an Angel. He will be looking upon us always".
May God Bless the family and endow you all with his love and care.
Diana Dozier
April 16, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Hank Kurz
April 16, 2010
Leonard was a sports guy through and through. I inherited him when I came to Richmond in 1995. He was the guy that called in the Braves games every night, and worked on the Richmond football and basketball stat crews, and made sure I was taken care of whenever I showed up. He never got paid for covering the Braves games for us, much to my dismay, but never failed to call in the story, even when he had to wait because news was breaking and we were swamped. In recent years, he covered Richmond football and Richmond and VCU basketball for the AP, and often would rush from one event to the other, covering two events in one day. Often, when I was covering the games, he would come anyway, help if needed, offer stats to me like no one else could during the game, and then cheerfully wish me well when he headed for home. He was as steady as could be, despite his health issues and ailments, and a favorite of the college basketball editors at AP because of his cheerful disposition and knowledge of the games. Leonard was a sports man and a news guy to the core, and Richmond - and the AP - may never see the likes of him again. We were most blessed to have him and will miss him terribly.
Joy Yeager
April 16, 2010
I worked side by side with Leonard for many years at Wachovia. Leonard was a true friend. He will be missed by so many folks. Leonard was a very special person. My thoughts and prayers are with his family. Rest in peace Leo.
Frank Soden
April 15, 2010
To me Leonard was a great man. I had the pleasure of hiring him when he was a student, and placing him in the athletic department at the University of Richmond. My judgment was never wrong in his case. I looked upon Leonard as another son. He always did a great job in whatever he was asked to do.
I am sorry for the loss you bear. Please know I share in your loss and will miss him dearly. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Robert Fish
April 15, 2010
I had to pleasure of being with Leonard almost every night for 13 summers and at many other sporting events and venues. It was an honor to get to know him and work with him. Truly a great loss for us all. Prayers and condolences to the family.
ALISYN SMITH
April 15, 2010
I met Leonard over a year ago. He was so dedicated to his job at Capital One always willing to give a helpful hand. His humor was second to none. We will all miss you Leonard.
My prayers are with the family.
STERLING DANDRIDGE
April 15, 2010
I am going to miss Leonard. Truly a wonderful person with a big heart. I had the pleasure of working with Leonard for a short time at Capital One.I must admit, the time I have worked with him,his wisdom and humor would carry me through the day. He was a hard working guy, very passionate to whatever he did.
I send my condolence and prayers to his family. May you Rest in Peace Leonard.
Gayle Graves
April 14, 2010
I had the pleasure of working with Leonard for only a brief moment. But I truly looked forward to seeing and talking to him everyday. I began working at Capital One in February 2009, and from day one, Leonard made me feel at home and a part of the team. One of my fondest memories of him was when we were celebrating the up and coming nuptials of one of our co-workers and while having the bridal shower, I kept talking about finding a husband and how much i would like to get married. Leonard’s answer to that was ” You’ll never get married and find a husband Gayle, you’re too high maintenance” . What could you do but laugh, and we all did just that. Or the time when we were all standing around at work and talking about what we’d given up for lent, me sodas. But then I had to speak up and say I really didn’t have a problem with drinking too many sodas anyway. His response to that was, “yeah Gayle, how easy is that, given up something you really don’t have a problem with!
If you ever had the pleasure of talking with Leonard, and had the opportunity to hear him laugh, it was truly contagious. I will miss my BUDDY. He stopped by my desk at the end of everyday, telling me to wrap it up, it’s time to go home. My BUDDY, whom I rode the elevator down with every evening at the end of our work day.
You will truly be missed! Rest in peace my friend
-Gayle Graves(Capital One, Glen Allen, VA)
Lorraine Price
April 14, 2010
I worked with Leonard at Wachovia a few years back. He was always the same.
My prayers go out to his family.
Mike O'Toole
April 14, 2010
Leonard was the consummate professional regardless of the task at hand. Diligent, efficient, dedicated, dependable are just a few words to describe his work ethic. And, that he how he also lived his life. My first meeting was in the Press Box at Parker Field. He and the media had a language all their own: Yankee Stadium was the "Big House", the first edition of the Times-Dispatch was the "two star", and the person on the desk at the paper was the "commish". Electronic communication was lacking in the press box so on a batted ball that needed his scoring, thumbs up meant a hit, thumbs down was an error. Radio announcers, scoreboard operator, and others would look to Leonard for the 'sign' so they could relay to their audience. It was a great introduction to the world of professional baseball and a great introduction to a 25 year friendship with Leonard Alley. While he will be missed, he will certainly not be forgotten as the Lord is now holding Leonard in the palm of His hand.
Dick Harman
April 14, 2010
I've known Leonard for close to 40 years and I don't think I ever knew anyone who had the knowledge of and ability to keep score the way he did. He was a champ at multi-tasking and was one of the nicest people you would ever want to meet. We have lost a good man and a good friend.
My condolences and prayers go out to his family.
Rob Witham
April 14, 2010
It was due to the graciousness of Mr. Alley that I was able to cover the NCAA Tournament in 1990 at the Richmond Coliseum, accomodating a last minute media request, in the midst of all that he was having to handle at that time. I shall never forget that.
My condolences to his family and prayers to you at this difficult time.
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