Leonard F. Delisi

Leonard F. Delisi, age 75, of Dyer, Indiana, passed away on Friday, May 4, 2018. He is survived by his cherished niece, Deborah (William) Grant and great nieces, Nicole and Lauren Grant; brother-in-law, Edward Lynn; and sister-in-law, Dorothy Delisi.  Leonard is also survived by many more wonderful nieces, nephews, and special friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, Simoni and Frances Delisi; siblings: Antoinette Lynn (nee Delisi), Samuel Delisi, Josephine Badali (nee Delisi), Gus Delisi, Anthony Delisi, and Mary Ann Klaff (nee Delisi).

Family and friends will be gathering at Castle Hill Funeral Home in Calumet City, Illinois on Tuesday, May 15 from 3pm until 8pm.  There will be a short prayer service at 7:15.  On Wednesday, May 16, an additional visitation will be held at Saint Victor Church in Calumet City, Illinois beginning at 10am with the Mass of Christian Burial immediately following at 11am. 

In lieu of flowers, donations to the family would be appreciated.

Leonard was a successful small business owner in the Illinois/Indiana area for over 40 years.  Spurred by his desire to see the world, he established himself in the travel industry in 1974 when he founded Calumet City Travel.  In the years that followed, he also established LTC Excursions/Leonard’s Tours and Viva Las Vegas.  In 1991, he acquired Royal American Travel of South Holland, Illinois which he relocated first to Lansing and then to its current home in Dyer, Indiana.  Leonard loved sharing his love of travel by escorting groups of travelers to various places around the world.  New Zealand and Austalia were the only places he had never been.

Leonard was a long-time, active member of Saint Victor Church in Calumet City.  In addition to being a Deacon for many years, he also participated in their music ministry program as a member of the Glory Choir.  Leonard also appeared on a variety of community theatre stages throughout the area.  He lived life to the fullest and was happiest when he was socializing with family and friends.

Leonard leaves an indelible mark on the lives he touched and will forever smile down on everyone from heaven above.  Those who survive him are forever enriched for having had Leonard in their lives.

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