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Leo Bracciano Obituary

Leo P. Bracciano, 88, Lawrence, passed away Monday, January 7, 2019, at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, January 11, 2019 at Corpus Christi Catholic Church in Lawrence. Private inurnment will be held at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Lawrence.

Leo was born on April 11, 1930 in Detroit, MI, the son of Leo J. and Lucy (Parrochetti) Bracciano.

He was a faithful member of Corpus Christi Catholic Church and a member of the Knights of Columbus.

He worked in Human Resources Management for DuPont for 32 years before retiring in February 1995. After that, he continued working at Flexel for 10 years.

Leo married Nancy Baumbach on March 1, 1952 in Detroit, MI. She survives of the home.

Other survivors include his five sons, Joseph (Lisa) Bracciano, Thomas Bracciano, Andrew (Cindy) Bracciano, all of Lawrence, James (Kristi) Bracciano, Leawood, KS, Michael (Susan) Bracciano, St. Joseph, MO; three daughters, Carol Bracciano, Hereford, AZ, Cynthia (Mike) Savage, Corpus Christi, TX, Jeanne (Marc) Berghaus, Meade, KS; 14 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; and brother, Alfred F. Bracciano, Lakewood Ranch, FL.

A visitation will be held from 6:00–8:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 10, 2019 at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence.

Memorial contributions may be made in Leo's name to Corpus Christi Catholic Church and sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary.

For more information or to post a condolence go to warrenmcelwain.com.

Published by Lawrence Journal-World from Jan. 8 to Jan. 9, 2019.
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So sorry for your loss. He and My father worked together for many years at Dupont and Flexel.

brenda Stansell- Bohannan

January 23, 2019

To the entire Bracciano family: I am so sorry for your loss. Leo was a favorite of mine. A good man, father and husband. His light shines on in all of you! Love, Michael Mitchell

Michael Mitchell

January 22, 2019

Joe, It's been a long time. Sorry to hear of your dad's passing. Peace.

Dennis Salyer

January 18, 2019

Tom,
I am so sorry for your loss, may God watch over you and your family closely now in the next year to help everyone get thru this. I will keep you in my prayers.

Mary Rooney

January 15, 2019

Nan and Family-Don & I were saddened to learn of Leo's passing. He was a wonderful guy and a great neighbor. Don & I took great pride in catching a trout worthy of Leo's great cooking. Our thoughts are with you and your family. Paula Hatcher

Paula Hatcher

January 9, 2019

Joe and Jim, sorry for you loss. Remember sitting at the ballpark after games listening to your Leo stories. God Bless

Larry (Roscoe) Reed

January 9, 2019

Verna Johnson

January 9, 2019

Nancy and Family,
Leo was a wonderful husband, father and person. He had a long life, and all of us got to enjoy him for many years. He was a strong Christian, and we are confident he is in Heaven with our Lord. Picture is with Daniel Zoller 1979.

Lynn and Bill Zoller

January 9, 2019

So sorry to hear of your loss! I remember Uncle Leo as a kind, faith-filled and loving Uncle. Although we only saw the Bracciano family once a year and much less frequently through the years, I remember Uncle Leo and Aunt Nan's love for each other, their children and the fact that they led marriage ministries for so many years. He led a full and impactful life, and I'm certain the Saints in Heaven have already welcomed him and worshiping our God. Jill (Adams) Helgerson, daughter of Pat Adams-Nan's sister

January 9, 2019

a loved one

January 9, 2019

So sorry for your loss, prayers are sent for your family

Kay Schultz

Friend

January 9, 2019

Kay Schultz

January 9, 2019

Leo and Nan led the marriage prep class my wife and I sat in on in 1990. A young couple could not have had better mentors and role models. The world is a better place for Leo being in it.

Jim Williamson

January 9, 2019

Andy & Family I have never had a chance to have meet you Father. Sure he was a wonderful person like you. God Bless and take care.

Louis Jaimez

January 9, 2019

Mike and family, Sorry for your loss. Great memories of the house and family. Racing home for lunch at your house is a great childhood memory of mine.

Rusty Howard

January 8, 2019

My deepest condolences to the Bracciano Family! Especially Leo's beautiful wife Nancy. Leo was a friend and a great mentor to my husband and I through Corpus Christi Church together. Nancy and Leo were in our group where we first met for Marriage Prep classes we taught for many many years together. Leo, we will always have you in our hearts. We will miss you at NHAC as well. Garvin and I will miss your visits to us. You always brought much Joy to us in our office. RIP Leo. Love Scott, Bernadette and Garvin

Bernadette Burkhart

January 8, 2019

Howard Eichenwald

January 8, 2019

Heaven gained a saint today. I knew Leo as a man of tremendous faith. Leo always had a good word for me and was one of the finest people I know. He will be missed. God's speed, Leo.

Scott Burkhart

January 8, 2019

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