God saw him getting tired, and a cure was not to be. So He put His arms around him and whispered, “Come to Me.” With tearful eyes we watched him suffer, and saw him slowly fade away. Although we loved him dearly, we could not make him stay. A golden heart stopped beating, hard working hands put to rest, God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best.
John Michael Leato, 63. Loving husband of Laurina (nee) Grady and the late Darlena.Stepdad to Jessica, Melissa and Gina. Grandfather to Brianna, dear uncle to many.
May you be at rest to enjoy all the “Master” landscapes in Heaven! Arrangements are under the direction of Ozark Memorial Park of Joplin.
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My thoughts and prayers are with John’s loved ones. He was greatly loved and his presence will be missed.
Laurina and family: John was one-of-a-kind — a lover of humanity, an anti-racism activist, a music aficionado (especially Freddy Mercury), a stalwart friend over fifty years. He was blessed by Laurina’s love and presence the last few years. He will be missed by his buddies in Wisconsin,
Andrew and Stephen
Love and comfort to Laurina and John’s family… Andrew
I, unfortunately, never got the opportunity to meet John, but from what I have been told, he’s a man who has an amiable personality!
Sending so much love and thoughts, to your family, and to Laurina. She is literally angel on earth.