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Thursday, September 10, 2026 at 11:23 AM

Joseph Leone Jr.

Joseph Leone Jr.

Joseph Leone Jr., born 01/16/1938--03/12/2023 has gone home to be with the Lord. He died in his home in Fernley, NV with his wife by his side.

He was an Army Veteran of 4 years and in the National Guards for 2 years. He then went to work for Sunshine Bakery for 14 years and retired from Bart after 28 years of service in 2001.

He is survived by his loving wife Emy Leone of 35 years. He had many families and friends from the Philippines whom he loved very dearly.

He also is survived by his daughter Karen Leone and 6 sisters Mary Leone, Jeanette Leone, Joanne Leone, Kathi Martins, Linda O’Neal and Jeri Dee Ragland.

Brothers Ron Leone, Bob Leone, Randy Leone.

He was preceded in death by his brother David Grimsley and mother Betty Ragland & father Joseph Leone Sr.

Service will be held on Friday April 14, at the Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Fernley Nevada at 11:00 am.

A Celebration of life will immediately follow the graveside service.


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