Leonard A. Vetere Obituary

We are sad to announce that on April 28, 2020 we had to say goodbye to Leonard A. Vetere (Theresa, New York), born in Utica, New York. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Dominick Vetere and Philomena Vetere (Marrone); his brother Vincent F. Vetere Sr.; his parents-in-law, John, Rose Lombardo, Vincent and Carmen Lombardo; and his sister-in-law Carmella Vetere.

He is survived by: his wife Theresa R. Lombardo; his children, Dominick "Dick" Vetere, John Vetere Sr. (JoAnn), Theresa Ann Vetere, Rosemary Morrissey (Pat, Sr.) and Christine Vetere; his great grandchildren, John Jr., Joseph Vetere, Jenae, Danielle (Denvil), Maria, Michael Leonard Morrissey, Patrick III and Kelsey Morrissey; his niece Philomena Marrotta (Frank); his nephew Vincent Vetere (Colleen); his cousins, JoAnn Jones (Mike) and Grace Smith (late Charlie); his friend Rock Summa; and his close friend Frankie DeBrango. He is also survived by godchildren, and friends.

After a valiant fight of three weeks, his trademark "left hook" just wasn't strong enough to defeat the one-two punch of the coronavirus.

Since we are unable to gather at this time, we lovingly ask that in lieu of floral or food offerings, those who wish, may make a donation to the family which will be used for memorials and charitable contributions in Dad's memory.