Michael Leonetti

Leonetti, Michael

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Michael on November 19, 2016 at the age of 57. Loving husband of Maria Grace. Devoted father of David. Beloved son of Nicola and Rosetta Leonetti. Cherished brother of Frank (Erminia) and Susie (Frank). Son-in-law of the late Luigi and his surviving wife Maria Ballarano. Brothers-in-law of Audeno (Jo-Anne), Tony (Giuliana) and Marcello. Loving Zio to many nieces and nephews. Mike Leonetti was the bestselling author of The Rocket, Wendel and The Great One, Gretzky’s Game, My Leafs Sweater, The Greatest Goal and many more. Beloved by many friends and fans of his well known books. He will be greatly missed by many.

Friends will be received at the Ward Funeral Home, 4671 Hwy. 7 (west of Pine Valley Dr.), Woodbridge, 905-851-9100, on Thursday from 2-4 & 6-9p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Peter’s Church, 100 Bainbridge Ave., Woodbridge on Friday, November 25, 2016 at 9:30a.m. As expressions of sympathy donations to the Princess Margaret Foundation or to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. Please visit our Book of Memories at www.wardfuneralhome.com.