Obituary of Earl Stephen Leonhardt

Leonhardt, Earl Stephen, "Steve" of Mantua, suddenly passed away on January 25, 2008. Aged 51 years. Steve's legacy will be his "Irish Dreamer" personality and for his strong passion for his son, Patrick, watching old movies and keeping up on current events and political issues. Born in Philadelphia, Steve graduated from West Deptford High School with the Class of 1974. He enlisted in the United States Navy and served during the Vietnam War. Steve worked as a Mall Manager for malls in Indiana and Pennsylvania before becoming a computer programmer and most recently was working is an insurance agent. Steve's sensitive, happy go lucky presence will by missed by those who knew and loved him. Beloved father of Patrick. Cherished son of Earl E. and Helen nee McGlone Leonhardt. Devoted brother of Robert Deborah, David Barbara, Thomas, Paul and Christine Russell Manel. Also survived by many loving cousins, nieces, nephews aunts and uncles. Viewing Thursday morning 9 to 10:30 in the Church of the Incarnation, Mantua; where a Funeral Mass will follow at 10:30 AM. Interment Gloucester County Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Williamstown. In lieu of flowers, donations in Steve's memory may be made to the Patrick Leonhardt Educational Fund, c/o Bank of America, 1201 N. Broad Street, Woodbury, NJ 08096. Tributes and memories may be shared at www.mcgfuneral.com "The Lifetime Tribute Funeral Home"