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Leonard D.
Desalvo
Feb 8, 1955 — Jul 29, 2025
Chicago
Leonard D. DeSalvo, age 70, of Chicago, beloved husband of Lori DeSalvo nee Valli; loving father of Daniel DeSalvo (Megan Walsh); cherished grandfather of Nevaeh Sophia and Elijah Alexander; loving son of the late Mary (nee Schatteman)and Chester DeSalvo; dearest brother of Mary Louise (the late John) Geryol, Anthony (Patrica) DeSalvo and Timothy DeSalvo; fond uncle of Patrick D. (Heather) Geryol, Megan (Gianni) Zavacos and Margaret DeSalvo;
dear son in law of Carole Engberg.
Visitation Tuesday August 5, 2025 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm. at the Skaja Terrace Funeral Home, 7812 N Milwaukee Ave, Niles, Il.
Funeral Wednesday 10:45 am to St. Juliana Church for a Funeral Mass at 11:30 am.
Interment Maryhill Cemetery.
Leonard was retired Carpenter after working for 31 years at the Chicago Park District.
Leonard's family is accepting donations to the
American Diabetes Association
For further information, (847) 966-7302 or
https://www.skajafuneralhomes.com/
Tuesday
Skaja Terrace Funeral Home
4:00 - 8:00 pm
Wednesday
Skaja Terrace Funeral Home
Starts at 10:45 am
Wednesday
St. Juliana Church
Starts at 11:30 am
Visits: 3
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