Obituary of Ellen Gallagher Leone

Ellen Gallagher Leone, born on July 30, 1922, passed away peacefully in her Glastonbury home as she wished and surrounded by her loved ones on August 14, 2017.  Prior to Ellen’s marriage in 1948 to Angelo (Spike) Leone, she was employed by Arrow Root Company in Hartford.  Ellen was a beloved wife and companion to her dear husband for 51 years. While raising her three children, Ellen was active in church and community affairs.  She served on the St. Rose Ladies Guild, was a Boy Scout Leader, a member of the East Hartford Women’s Club and East Hartford Garden Club and volunteered for the American Red Cross.  Ellen was also an avid bowler for many years with her sister-in-laws and dear friends. Known for her cooking, Ellen spent many hours in her kitchen delighting family and friends with her savory dishes. Ellen devoted her last forty plus years to the health, happiness and well being of her grandchildren and great grandchildren.  Ellen had a long and blessed journey and always knew that the good Lord was by her side. She will be missed, especially for the so many people who called her “Gram.”

Ellen was predeceased by her parents Michael and Ellen Gallagher, husband Angelo, five brothers Joseph, John, Thomas, James and Francis, sister Anne McRory and granddaughter, Tracey Anne Lynn. She is survived by her sons Fred Francis II and wife MaryLou, Gary Michael and significant other Kathy Lootens, daughter Linda Ellen and husband Thomas Lynn, six grandchildren Fred Francis III, Dawn Lynn and husband Jeff Benson, Shari Ellen and husband Brian Boyaji, Kristy Nicole and husband Patrick Quish, Brittany Irmagard and Gregory George Leone, and five great grandchildren, Trevor Brian and Lynn Ellen Boyaji, Marissa Ann and Ryan Nicholas Benson, and Justin Thomas Quish. She is also survived by her sister and brother-in-law, Joan and Robert Maschi along with many nieces and nephews. Ellen’s family extends their deep appreciation to Kelly Nodland and Leslie Amato for their unending devotion and loving care over the last few years.

A mass of Christian burial will be held at St. Dunstan’s Church, 1345 Manchester Road, Glastonbury, CT 06033 on Friday, August 18, 2017 at 10 am followed by a Catholic burial at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Burnside Avenue, East Hartford, CT. In lieu of flowers and as an expression of sympathy, donations can be made in memory of Ellen Gallagher Leone to the March of Dimes, 500 Winding Brook Drive, Glastonbury, CT 06033. For online condolences please visit mulryanfh.com.