Leo Bart Tomasini
Obituary
Leo Tomasini, loving Brother and father passed away peacefully after a lengthy illness on October 26, 2024, at the age of 87. Leo Bart Tomasini was born on August 24, 1937, to Paul and Corinne Tomasini of Soledad. Leo is survived by his sister, Pauline Tomasini also of Soledad, his two children, Mark Christopher Tomasini of Sunnyvale and Wendy Kathryn Tomasini (Michael R. Garcia) of San Jose. Leo was also a proud Godfather, Step Grandfather and Step Great Grandfather to two beautiful girls. Leo leaves behind many cousins here in the United States and in Europe along with other relatives who will miss him dearly.
Leo was a longtime resident of San Jose but grew up in Soledad and graduated with honors from King City Union High School in 1955. In November that same year, Leo enlisted in the Army and was stationed at Fort Benjamin Harrison in Indiana. While in the Army, Leo received a good conduct medal and completed several courses in finance. Leo held the rank of Specialist Four when he was honorably discharged from Active Duty in August of 1958.
Leo enrolled in Hartnell College in Salinas in the fall of 1958 and graduated with a degree in Business Administration and Accounting. After graduating from college, Leo and a friend drove to Alaska to work for Federal Electric Corporation (FEC) at the Fairbanks DEW line (Distant early warning radar line). Leo also worked as a Forest Firefighter, State Prison Correctional Officer and an Assembler at Ford Motor Company in Milpitas.
In 1970 Leo began working at the United States Postal Service (USPS) remained a loyal employee until he retired, some 30 plus years later. Leo loved to travel, and visit his family in Switzerland, loved good food and a good glass of wine or ice cold beer. Leo enjoyed all things outdoors including hunting, fishing and panning for gold. Leo also enjoyed watching western movies, spectator sports and handicapping and picking the long shot to win. Leo loved life and will be forever in our hearts.
Please join the family in honoring Leo on Friday, November 15, 2024, at Our Lady of Solitude Catholic Church located at: 235 Main St. Soledad. A Rosary will begin at 10:00 am followed by mass and then reception.
Thank you to the staff of Woodyard Funeral Home for providing the services as we say goodbye.
Published in King City Rustler and Salinas Valley Tribune · November 1, 2024