John A. Leonardo 1935-2022

CAMERON - John Anthony Leonardo, 87, of Cameron, passed away May 12, 2022.

He was born January 10, 1935 in St. Joseph, Missouri to Anthony and Frankie (Wayman) Leonardo.

He was a graduate of Christian Brothers High School. John was a United States Navy Veteran, later returning home where he became a police officer for the city of St. Joseph, and a Missouri State Highway Patrolman with Troop H., until retiring.

John was preceded in death by his parents, Anthony and Frankie; wife of 44 years, and mother of his children, Betty; second wife, Beth; and son, Robert (Bobby).

Survivors: 2 daughters, Angelina (Bob) Bassett, Cameron, Missouri and Tessie (Max) Hanson, Clay Center, Kansas; 2 sons, Vincent (Michael Robie) Leonardo, Kansas City, Missouri and Tony (Jo) Leonardo, Liberty, Missouri; sister, Antonia (Ron) Ellis, St. Joseph, Missouri; many beloved grandchildren, great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews.

Services: 1:30 PM, Tuesday, May 17, 2022 at Poland-Thompson Chapel. Visitation prior to the service, 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM. For the safety of the family, they encourage that masks be worn. Inurnment will be at a later date.

Memorial Fund: Comfort Care Hospice and/or Cameron First Christian Church.

Online condolences: www.polandthompson.com

Arrangements by Poland-Thompson Funeral Home, Cameron, MO.

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