Leonard F. Connor Jr. 80 passed away Tuesday October 11 2005 at the Halifax Medical Center. He was born in Brooklyn NY March 9 1925 to Mildred Beach and Leonard Connor Sr. Mr. Connor graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from Springfield Mass. College majoring in Education with a minor in Physical Education. He also attended the University of Dayton Ohio where he met his future wife and life partner Ellen Louise Barrett. They were married August 28 1947 and moved their family to this area in 1957 from Wantagh NY. Mr. Connor was a U.S.Navy Veteran of WWII proudly serving submarine duty. Leonard was employed by the Volusia County School Board as a coach and teacher at Mainland Jr. H.S. Seabreeze H.S. and 8th Grade at Holly Hill Middle school retiring in 1986. His many accomplishments include being the Constable of Volusia County for three years. He was also the Assistant superintendent of racing for the State of Florida in Miami which included dog track horse racing and Jai Alai. For 25 years he was a member of the Central Fl High School Officials Association. He was also involved in Knights of Columbus- 4th Degree Council # 5422 of Holly Hill Sub Vets of WWII Basil Pierce Chapter Palatka FL VFW Post # 1590 he was past president of Happy Tickers Ormond Beach and he volunteered for AARP?S 55 Alive as a driving instructor and Halifax Hospital?s fitness center. He will live on in the memories of his wife of 58 years Ellen his two sons James B. Connor Brandon FL and Lt.Col. Paul Connor Orlando and his two daughters Nancy Gewand and Mary Beyea both of Daytona Beach. He is further survived by 8 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Memorials in his name may be made to the American Heart Association. 9900 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr St. N
St. Petersburg FL 33716-3801. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 AM Saturday October 15 2005 at St. Paul?s Catholic Church 317 Mullally St. Daytona Beach . The family will receive friends from 5-7 pm on Friday at Lohman?s Daytona Funeral Home 1423 Bellevue Ave.