Leo Facenda Obituary Leo V. Facenda Sr. Suffolk - Leo Vincent Facenda Sr., 90, passed away Tuesday, May 7, 2013. He was the son of the late Armando and Josephine Facenda. He was preceded in death by his wife, Estelle Martinette Facenda. He is survived by his children: Joanna Saunders (Buddy Sr. ), Connie Di Tommaso, Leo Facenda, Jr. (Norma), Linda Thompson (Harry) and Phyllis Crittenden (Dale); grandchildren: Buddy Saunders, Jr. (Tina), Kimberly Saunders, Joey Di Tommaso (Darlene), Lisa Creekmore (Randy), Nicole Keffer, John Facenda (Theresa), Dianne Sosa (Jose), Jessica Facenda Reece, Rev. Justin Facenda (Carie), Sonia Kostyk, Kevin Thompson (Rachel), Shannon Mann (Ronnie), Roger Crittenden, Jr. He had 30 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. He is also survived by his sister Lucy Narkinsky (Sam) and dear friends John and Lauria McLaughlin. He was a World War II veteran and retired from Newport News Shipbuilding. He was a member of Nansemond River Baptist Church, Knife & Fork Bible Study Group, Lifetime Member of DAV, Chapter 22, and WWII Veterans Group. He will always be remembered as the center of his loving family. The family will be available for visitation on Friday, May 10 from 7-8:30 p. m. and the funeral service will be at 2 p. m. on Saturday, May 11th. Both celebrations of life will be held at Baker-Foster Funeral Home, Bennett's Creek Chapel, 5685 Lee Farm Lane, Suffolk, VA 23435. Burial will follow in Evergreen Memorial Cemetery, Portsmouth with U. S. Coast Guard Honors. Condolences may be registered at www.bakerfoster.com. Leo Facenda Obituary (1923 - 2013) - Suffolk, VA - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See also: 1) https://www.rwbakerfh.com/obituaries/obituary-listings?searchNameLeoFacenda&page1 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/pilotonline/name/leo-facenda-obituary?id11129910 3) https://www.pilotonline.com/obituaries/Leo-Vincent-Facenda/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ### Narrative Summary of the Obituary Leo Vincent Facenda Sr., 90, passed away on 7 May 2013. He was a World War II veteran and retired from Newport News Shipbuilding. Facenda was a member of Nansemond River Baptist Church and various veterans' groups. He was survived by his children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and a great-great-grandchild. ### Narrative Summary of Funeral Services Visitation was held on 10 May 2013 from 7-8:30 p.m. The funeral service took place on 11 May 2013 at 2 p.m. Both were held at Baker-Foster Funeral Home, Bennett's Creek Chapel, Suffolk, VA. Burial followed in Evergreen Memorial Cemetery, Portsmouth, with U.S. Coast Guard Honors. ### The Edited Obituary Leo V. Facenda Sr. Suffolk - Leo Vincent Facenda Sr., 90, passed away Tuesday, 7 May 2013. He was the son of the late Armando and Josephine Facenda. He was preceded in death by his wife, Estelle Martinette Facenda. He is survived by his children: Joanna Saunders (Buddy Sr.), Connie DiTommaso, Leo Facenda, Jr. (Norma), Linda Thompson (Harry) and Phyllis Crittenden (Dale); grandchildren: Buddy Saunders, Jr. (Tina), Kimberly Saunders, Joey DiTommaso (Darlene), Lisa Creekmore (Randy), Nicole Keffer, John Facenda (Theresa), Dianne Sosa (Jose), Jessica Facenda Reece, Rev. Justin Facenda (Carie), Sonia Kostyk, Kevin Thompson (Rachel), Shannon Mann (Ronnie), Roger Crittenden, Jr. He had 30 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. He is also survived by his sister Lucy Narkinsky (Sam) and dear friends John and Lauria McLaughlin. He was a World War II veteran and retired from Newport News Shipbuilding. He was a member of Nansemond River Baptist Church, Knife & Fork Bible Study Group, Lifetime Member of DAV, Chapter 22, and WWII Veterans Group. He will always be remembered as the center of his loving family. The family will be available for visitation on Friday, 10 May from 7-8:30 p.m. and the funeral service will be at 2 p.m. on Saturday, 11 May. Both celebrations of life will be held at Baker-Foster Funeral Home, Bennett's Creek Chapel, 5685 Lee Farm Lane, Suffolk, VA 23435. Burial will follow in Evergreen Memorial Cemetery, Portsmouth with U.S. Coast Guard Honors. Condolences may be registered at www.bakerfoster.com. ### Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Leo Vincent Facenda Sr. | |---------|---------------------------| | Age | 90 years | | Birth | 1923 (estimated); Suffolk | | Death | 7 May 2013; Suffolk | ### Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |-----------------------------|---------------------|-----------| | Leo Vincent Facenda Sr. | Decedent | Suffolk | | Estelle Martinette Facenda | Predeceased Spouse | -- | | Armando Facenda | Predeceased Parent | -- | | Josephine Facenda | Predeceased Parent | -- | | Joanna Saunders | Child | Unknown | | Connie DiTommaso | Child | Unknown | | Leo Facenda, Jr. | Child | Unknown | | Linda Thompson | Child | Unknown | | Phyllis Crittenden | Child | Unknown | | Lucy Narkinsky | Sibling | Unknown | | John McLaughlin | Friend | Unknown | | Lauria McLaughlin | Friend | Unknown | ### Other Relevant Information 1. World War II veteran 2. Retired from Newport News Shipbuilding 3. Member of Nansemond River Baptist Church 4. Member of Knife & Fork Bible Study Group 5. Lifetime Member of DAV, Chapter 22 6. Member of WWII Veterans Group 7. Remembered as the center of his loving family