MCMANN, Leo Joseph "Mac"
Aug. 24, 1922 - Dec. 24, 2010
A
true American hero, Chief Master Sergeant USAF Retired, Leo McMann
survived three airplane crashes, being lost in the jungles of Australia
during World War II and injuries and illnesses that would have taken
down a lesser man. He was a quiet hero, who never considered himself
anything more than a patriotic American who did his duty for the country
he dearly loved. A long time Rancho Cordova resident and avid sports
fan, he was a familiar face at all Cordova High School sporting events
and being a native of Taunton, Mass. he was an ever faithful Red Sox
fan.
Leo is survived by his cherished wife of 57 years, Grace, and
his five sons and their wives, Michael and Lisa, David and Sherida, Mark
and Sheri, Jeffrey, John and Pamela, grandsons: David, Steven, Justin
and Jacob and a multitude of loving friends. A sixth son, Patrick,
passed away in infancy.
He was a compassionate and caring friend, the
very first to offer help, always able to bring a glimmer of hope to a
dark situation and a joke to lighten the load. He never met a stranger
nor forgot a face or name. He was an unassuming man of great strengths
who was loved by many and who will be deeply missed.
A memorial
service will be held at The Sun River Church of Rancho Cordova, 11223
Trinity River Drive, Rancho Cordova on Friday January 14 at 11:00 am. In
lieu of flowers, donations will be accepted to place a park bench at
the Cordova High School ball park in Leo's honor.
Published in The Sacramento Bee on January 9, 2011
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/sacbee/obituary.aspx?page=lifestory&pid=147664818
