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Carl Louis Leo - Class of 1949

Delete this post Submitted by Chris Leo on 08/Dec/2025
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    Carl Louis Leo , 94, died peacefully Sunday, August 17, 2025, in Jacksonville, N.C., at the Onslow Memorial Hospital. He was born March 14, 1931, in Newburgh, N.Y., son of the late Pasquale and Francesca Leo of Newburgh, N.Y. He was an avid bowler, loved horse racing and honorably answered the call to serve as a U.S. Marine in the Korean War. He worked 35 years for the Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company (A&P) working his way up to manager, he was always proud that he never used one sick day in his long career.  He is survived by his five children, nine grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. 

Four of Carl's children and son Chris's children attended NFA. Chris is a 1981 graduate. Patrick (83'), Carla (84'), Shawn (85') & Jeffrey who graduated NFA in 1990.. Shawn is currently a teacher at NFA.



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