A life-long resident of Morgan City, Leonard was born on June 13, 1930, and raised by parents John J. Guarisco and Jennie Baglio Guarisco. Leonard grew to become the cornerstone and patriarch of his own family. He was the base upon which his descendants built their foundations. With his cherished and devoted wife of 64 years, Rose Collette Guarisco, he achieved the American Dream. Serving as the example, he instilled in his children and grandchildren that with hard work, faith, commitment, loyalty, and perseverance a prosperous and fulfilling life is possible. A member of the National Guard, aviator, and race boat enthusiast, Leonard dedicated time to the family and its businesses, later becoming a successful entrepreneur for over 40 years.
He is lovingly remembered and survived by his wife Rose; his son Leonard J. Guarisco, Jr., and wife Judy Guarisco; his son Patrick D. Guarisco; his son Brent M. Guarisco and partner Chris Cameron; his son-in-law Carlos Monge; 7 grandchildren and their spouses: Chris J. Ortis, Serena O. Lynn, Constance G. Wallace and husband Richard Wallace, Jr., Sarah E. Guarisco, Gregory J. Guarisco, Joslynn G. Matherne and husband Caleb Matherne, and Patrick D. Guarisco, Jr.; 6 great-grandchildren with 1 on the way; 2 great-great-grandchildren; and his sister Rosetta G. Teague.
Leonard was preceded in death by his parents John and Jennie, brother John J. Guarisco, Jr., and daughter Jennie L. Guarisco.
All services for Leonard will be held Tuesday, March 20, 2018, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Morgan City beginning with a gathering for family and friends from 8:00-9:30 a.m., a rosary at 9:30 a.m., and funeral mass at 10:00 a.m. led by Rev. Noas Kerketta. Graveside service and interment will follow mass at Morgan City Cemetery. Arrangements under the direction of Hargrave Funeral Home
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