Emily Rose (Mendoza) Leonardo, 93 of Palm Coast Florida, formerly of Fairhaven, passed away in her residence with her family at her side. She was the wife of the late Lt. Andrew F. Leonardo and Edward L. Magnant of Fairhaven.
Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late John P. and Mary L. (Lopez) Mendoza. Emmie was a graduate of New Bedford High School, class of 1948 and later Campbell’s Business School. She was employed as a switchboard operator for 18 years at the former Bank of Boston and National Bank of Fairhaven, retiring in 1991. Emmie loved her family dearly, especially her grandchildren. Family was of the utmost importance to her. She loved to laugh and make others laugh. She enjoyed a good movie, going for rides and crocheting and clam bakes.
Emmie is survived by her children, Linda M. Pease and her husband Milton L. of FL, Kathleen A. Bessette of FL and Cheryl A. Sullivan and her husband Barry P. of FL; her grandchildren, Kimberly Lamneck, Khristopher Bessette, Kyle Bessette, Nicole Allen and Nathan Audette; and her great grandchildren, Zacharia Bessette, Keegan Lamneck and Ella Lamneck. She was the mother of the late Edward L. Magnant Jr.
Her Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, June 28, 2023 at 10:00AM in the Waring-Sullivan Home at Fairlawn. Relatives and friends are invited. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, from 4:00 to 7:00PM. Burial in St. John’s Cemetery. To leave a note of condolence: www.waring-sullivan.com
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