Leonard Ernest McQuade
December 21, 1932 ~ June 27, 2015
Leonard E. McQuade, 82, of Weirton died Saturday, June 27, 2015 at the H.J. Heinz Community Living Center, Pittsburgh, PA.
Born on December 21, 1932, in Steubenville, OH, Leonard was a son of the late Thomas F. and Bertha Kieffer McQuade. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Frances Poulton.
Leonard retired from Weirton Steel as a Steel Pourer in the Basic Oxygen Plant. He served in the United States Army from June 20, 1950 until June 18, 1956. He was a member of Saint Paul's Roman Catholic Church; the VFW 2716; and the American Legion Post 10.
He is survived by his wife, Margaret "Julie" Campbell McQuade; his two daughters, Joyce Ann (John) Colangelo and Linda Kay (Steve) Perna; a step son, Gregory Stoneking; a brother, Thomas McQuade; three grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
Visitation will be Tuesday, June30, 2015 from 2-4 & 7-9 PM at the Greco Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street Weirton, WV.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10 AM Wednesday at Saint Paul's Roman Catholic Church, Weirton.
Rev Fr. Thomas Magary will preside.
Interment will follow at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies.
Sorry for the loss of your dear loved one
Leonard. When the enemy death strikes, words are never enough at a time like this, but know that caring thoughts are with you. Find comfort in knowing that God has promised to “swallow
up death forever”- Isaiah 25:8, and that “he will resurrect our dear loved ones who have passed awayâ€- John 5:28. (jw.org)
Julie, my heartfelt condolences on the loss of “Shorty”. He’ll be serving his hot chili in a better place.
May the love of God surround you and your family during this difficult time
May you come to know that the love of God is with you always,
May your memories of Leonard E. McQuade, give you peace, comfort and strength…
Rest now in the arms of our Lord your work on earth is complete.
I thank you for your service and my Freedom. You will not be forgotten.
My thoughts and prayers are with the family of….. US Army Veteran, Leonard E. McQuade, “A True American Hero†God Blessâ€
†Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13 â€
So sorry to learn of the loss of Shorty. He was always very kind and generous to myself and my family. I remember how back in 1992 when the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Chicago Blackhawks in the Stanley Cup finals, I received black and gold balloons and flowers as a consolation prize from you guys. Shorty took great pleasure in watching my babies go thru their “firsts” during their early childhood and was a great “Pap”. Thoughts and prayers to his family at this difficult time.
Joyce and John, So sorry to hear of the passing of your father Joyce.
Our prayers to all of you. God will welcome him!