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Leno Maddalozzo

Birth	:	25 Jul 1919 Seymour, Wayne County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	6 Feb 2011 Seymour, Wayne County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Southlawn Cemetery, Seymour, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.6763992, -93.1207962
Description	:	Leno Maddalozzo, 91, passed away at his home on Sunday, February 6, 2011. Leno was born at home in Seymour, Iowa, on July 25, 1919. He was the seventh of nine children born to Joseph and Maria(Bettin)Maddalozzo. He graduated from Seymour High School in 1939. After graduation, he worked on his sister's farm and began working at the Sunshine Coal Mine for a short time. He entered the United States Army on March 28, 1941, a few months before entry into World War II. He served with Company G, 2nd Battalion, 133rd infantry, in the 34th "Red... Read More	Leno Maddalozzo, 91, passed away at his home on Sunday, February 6, 2011. Leno was born at home in Seymour, Iowa, on July 25, 1919. He was the seventh of nine children born to Joseph and Maria(Bettin)Maddalozzo. He graduated from Seymour High School in 1939. After graduation, he worked on his sister's farm and began working at the Sunshine Coal Mine for a short time. He entered the United States Army on March 28, 1941, a few months before entry into World War II. He served with Company G, 2nd Battalion, 133rd infantry, in the 34th "Red Bull" Division. After receiving training at Camp Claiborne, Louisiana, his unit was sent for further training in England and Ireland before taking part in the invasion of North Africa on December 28, 1942. His famorite story of his North Africa experience was telling how he visited with General Eisenhower while on guard duty, not knowing who he was talking to as the general came up to him wearing only army pants and a t-shirt. From North Africa he took part in the Anzio Beachhead Invasion in Italy and fought northward up the country to Rome. While on patrol north of Rome near Pisa, he was sericously wounded on July 23, 1944. He earned 2 Bronze Stars, the Combat Infantry Badge, the American Defense Ribbon, the European-African Campaign Ribbon and the Purple Heart. He was very proud of his military service, serving 2 years 7 months and 7 days overseas. He was an energetic and active member of the Seymour American Legion. On October 28, 1944, while still recovering from war injuries, he married Viola Everman. They were married for 63 years. Leno spent his whole life, except for his war years, in Seymour, Iowa. He drove a school bus for Seymour Community Schools for 34 years until his retirement. He also worked at Morrow Meat Market and Slaughter House for 25 years, and spent many years roofing and painting houses and doing other handyman work. Leno was preceded in death by his wife Viola, his parents, all of his brothers and sisters; Bruno, Aldo, Americo, John, Leo, Lena Smaniotto, Mary Cimbalo, and Rena Bussetto. Leno is survived by his son David and wife Ruth of Seymour and daughter Mary Ann and husband Dale Bear of Lee's Summit, MO. Grandchildren are Brian Bear and wife Autumn of Blue Springs, MO, Andrew Bear of Pekin, IL, Marissa(Bear)Michel and husband Gary of Jefferson City, MO, Katie(Maddalozzo)Bill and husband Mike of Eminence, MO. Michael Maddalozzo and wife Cassie of Macomb, Il, Marcy(Thomas)Rohman and husband Chad of Elmhurst, Il, and 11 great grandchildren. Sisters-in-law include Geneva Maddalozzo of Niles, IL, LuEtta Sager of Davenport, IA, Betty Everman of Burlington, IA, Fran Stinson of Wichita, KS, and numerous nieces and nephews. His best times in life revolved around spending time with his wife, kids, and grandkids, and mowing his lawn or going fishing. One very special trip was for Leno and Vi's 60th anniversary in 2004 when they traveled to Washington D.C. to see The World War II Memorial. He is now on his final journey up the Chariton River in search of the elusive channel cat. Visitation Thursday February 10, 6-8 pm at Randolph Funeral Home, Seymour, IA. Funeral Service Friday February 11, 10:30 am at the funeral home. Burial in Southlawn Cemetery.

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Leno Maddalozzo's memorial is located at: Southlawn Cemetery, Seymour, Wayne County, USA.
When did Leno Maddalozzo death?
Leno Maddalozzo death on 6 Feb 2011 in Seymour, Wayne County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Leno Maddalozzo's memorial?
Latitude: 40.6763992
Longitude: -93.1207962

Family Members:

Parent

Joseph Maddalozzo

(1873 - 1955)

Marie Bettin Maddalozzo

(1882 - 1935)

Spouse

Viola May Everman Maddalozzo

(1921 - 2007)

Siblings

Americo P Maddalozzo

(1910 - 1996)

Aldo V Maddalozzo

(1914 - 2006)

Leo J Maddalozzo

(1918 - 1983)

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