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Leo J. Barrett

April 6, 1923 – June 13, 2011

</span><br />Leo J. Barrett, 79, of Sun City Center, passed away Monday, June 13, 2011 at South Bay Hospital. Born in Derby, Connecticut on April 6, 1923, Leo was an Attorney and Real Estate Broker, a member of the B.P.O. Elks, VFW and attended Redeemer Lutheran Church.&nbsp; Survivors include his wife of 23 years Miriam Zane Barrett of Sun City Center; a son, John M. Barrett of North Wales, Pennsylvania; a brother John Barrett of California; two sisters Eileen Hawley of Connecticut and Lakeland; Deborah Salewski of Connecticut. Mr. Barrett is also survived by two step grandchildren.</p>
<p>Military graveside rites were held&nbsp; Monday, June 20, 2011 at Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, Florida.</p>
<p>Arrangements were made by the&nbsp; Sun City Center Funeral Home, 1851 Rickenbacker Drive. Sun City Center, Florida, 33573.</p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>Sylvester (Les) E. Suchorski</strong></span><br />Sylvester E. (Les) Suchorski, was born to life March 5, 1920 and born to eternal life on June 15, 2011. Preceded in death by his dear wife Harriet, brother Edward, and his parents Frank and Mary Suchorski. Survived by loving daughter Mary Winze (nee Suchorski) and her children John (Katrina) and Ann Winze. Les was the recipient of two Purple Hearts for wounds received while serving as Second Lieutenant during WWII in North Africa and Italy. He was owner and President of Shawano Title and Abstract before retiring and moving to Sun City Center, Fl. Les was very active in the Wisconsin Land Title Association and the Shawano Rotary Club. He enjoyed the outdoors, spending much of his free time golfing, fishing, gardening and hunting. He also was a skilled woodworker and artist. Visitation Monday, June 20 from 9:30 to 11:00 and Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 at St. Bernard Parish in Wauwatosa, Wisc.&nbsp; Private entombment at Wisconsin Memorial Park to follow.</p>
<p>Arrangements were made by Becker Ritter Funeral Home 14075 W. North Ave., Brookfield, Wisc. 53005.