Obituary of Leon F. Wakula

Leon Leo Wakula 87 of Groton passed away July 13, 2011 at the Groton Nursing Home. Leo was born April 6, 1924 in Sompson, PA the son of the late Frank and Sophia Zybura Wakula. He served his county with the US Army during WWII. Leo had been employed by Overhead Door, and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time with his family and friends. Leo is survived by his children Kathy (William) Killian of Pennsylvania, Jean (Robert) Totman of McLean, Susan Abbott of Cortland, son Michael Wakula of Cortland, his brothers joseph (Helen) Wakula of Cortland, and Thaddeus Wakula of Cortland, 4 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents Leo was predeceased by is wife Margaret, brothes Walter, Frank, and Emil Wakula, sisters Anna Sanchez, and Mary Pasco. Funeral services will be held 1:00pm Saturday at the Wight-Beard Funeral Home 9 Lincoln Ave., with the Reverend Allan J. Ferguson officiating. Interment will follow in St. Anthonys Cemetery Groton. Friends are invited to call from 5-7 pm Friday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions in Leos name may be directedto the Groton Community Health Center 120 Sykes St. Groton, NY 13073 To offer on line condolences visit www.wright-beard.com Kathy, Jean, Sue and Mike, Shirley and I are sorry we could not attend the services for your Dad due to other commitments. When I think of your Dad, I will always remember that devilish twinkle in his eye and his ability to brighten up a room with his smile and sense of humor. He was a man of integrity and loyalty. He regularly visited and helped my Mother during the last years of her life when she was failing. Her little brother was a ray of sunshine in her life as I know he was in yours. We will miss him and will never forget the Uncle behind that twinkle. He was a good man who will always be remembered fondly. Rob and Shirley Romaninsky