Published March 24. 2021 08:32AM
Leo J. Daley, 74, of Macungie, died March 17, 2021, surrounded by his wife and children while listening to his favorite Irish music. He was the husband of JoAnn (Skierski) Daley. They were married for 48 years. Born in Shenandoah, he was the son of the late Luke and Mary (Bane) Daley.
He honorably served his country as a captain in the Army during Vietnam.
He was a graduate of Penn State University (1968) and obtained his MBA from Widener University. He worked for Air Products and Chemicals for 23 years, retiring in 2002 as chief financial officer.
He loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He and his wife enjoyed spending their winters in Naples, Fla., where you would often find him on his boat in the Gulf of Mexico or on the golf course.
He is survived by his wife; children, Brian and his wife, Kelly, Maureen and her husband, Shawn Patton, Patrick and his wife, Allyson; grandchildren, Claire, William and Andrew; Fiona and Jocelyn Patton; Ava and Peyton; a sister, Patricia Weatherford. He was predeceased by sisters, Mary Lou Henderson, Anne Pepper and Elizabeth Kania.
Contributions may be made to Folds of Honor Foundation, 5800 N. Patriot Drive, Owasso, Okla. 74055. https://www.foldsofhonor.org/.
A memorial service with military honors will be held noon March 24 at Lehigh Country Club, 2319 S. Cedar Crest Blvd., Allentown, with visitation immediately prior beginning 11 a.m.
Schantz Funeral Home, P.C., Emmaus, is handling arrangements.