WAPPINGERS FALLS – Leonard Joseph Colabatistto, 86, an area resident for 19 years, died in Melbourne, FL surrounded by his family. He previously lived in Yonkers.

Born in Yonkers, NY on June 28, 1935, Leonard was the son of the late Tessie Colabatistto. Leonard was employed by Precision Valve in Yonkers, NY for over 47 years until his retirement. An avid golfer, he also enjoyed playing horseshoes and shooting sports.

On April 7, 1956 at St. Bartholomew in Yonkers, he married Martha (McLaughlin) Colabatistto who predeceased him in 2020 after 64 years of marriage. He is also survived by his children, Lynn Ann Licitra and her husband George of Melbourne, FL and Thomas M. Colabatistto of Putnam Lake; his grandchildren, Laura Licitra, Christine Licitra, Anthony Licitra and his wife Sarah, Michelle Licitra, and Matthew DePalma; his great-grandson, Ryan Alexander Licitra; and many cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends. In addition to his wife and parents, he was also predeceased by his daughter-in-law, Michele Colabatistto.

Calling hours will be held on Wednesday from 2-8 pm at the McHoul Funeral Home, Inc., 895 Route 82, Hopewell Junction. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Thursday at 10 am at St. Columba Church, 835 Route 82, Hopewell Junction followed by entombment at St. Peter's Cemetery, 171 Salt Point Turnpike, Poughkeepsie.

For online tributes and livestreaming, please visit Leonard's Book of Memories at www.mchoulfuneralhome.com.