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Leo Mainini Obituary
AIKEN - Leo Kenneth Mainini, 84, of Margate, Florida and Aiken, South Carolina, passed away on December 21, 2018. Mr. Mainini was born and raised in Quincy, Massachusetts and attended schools there until the Korean War, during which he served as an Aviation Machinist's Mate. Upon honorable discharge, he returned to school at the Newman Preparatory School in Boston and completed the studies required for his GED qualification. Subsequently, he worked at Bethlehem Steel Company in Quincy and graduated from apprentice school as a marine structural designer. During his career as a marine designer, he participated in the design and construction of a number of important naval and commercial ships, among them the first nuclear-powered naval surface ships, the cruiser Long Beach, the frigate Bainbridge, and the world's largest (at that time) bulk carrier, the Manhattan.
After a 20-year career in design, he entered the contract engineering field, providing engineers and designers to the marine, nuclear, and aerospace industries. His career offered many opportunities, and he advanced from salesman to president of the Butler Service Group, Contract Technical Division, Montvale, NJ and the Nesco Design Company, Cleveland, OH and its five subsidiaries. Subsequently, he semi-retired and co-founded in 2001 the medical laboratory company HealthCare Connections, where he served as a director until passing.
Mr. Mainini enjoyed golf, fishing, baseball, hockey and football, both as a participant and spectator. He was a die-hard Patriots, Red Sox, Bruins, and golf fan. He was predeceased by his first wife Rita Roberts, mother of his eight children, in 1974. He is survived by his loving wife of 30 years Donna Blackmore and his eight children: Paul (Katie McNeil), Peter (Lori), Matthew (Sandy), Mark, Philip, Mary (Timothy Cresta), Maria (Jim Dougherty), and Patricia (Richard Metevier), as well as his sister Carol Isbister, 13 grandchildren, two great grandchildren-with another one on the way!-and numerous other family members and devoted friends.
Visiting hours in the Sullivan Funeral Home, 45 East Water St. in Rockland on Friday, Dec 28th from 4-7 PM. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, Dec 29th at 9 AM at Holy Family Church, 403 Union St. in Rockland. Burial will follow at Holy Family Cemetery, 92 Centre Avenue, Rockland.
After the service, you are welcome to join the family to celebrate Leo's life at Rockland Golf Course, 276 Plain Street, Rockland, MA. There will be another celebration of life at Woodside Plantation in Aiken, SC, in the spring. In lieu of flowers, Leo would have appreciated donations made to the Fisher House - WPB, 7305 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach, FL 33410. For directions and online guestbook, visit www.SullivanFuneralHomes.com
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Mary Vale
December 19, 2019
Leo made a huge impact on my life when I worked at Butler. His humour, grit and smarts in the industry was so appreciated and he took the time to know me and understand my goals. I will forever remember his coaching, humour, intellect, and warm smile. He believed in me and had my back. I will always remember him and thank him for my career success. May he Rest In Peace and know his legacy lives on.
Mary Vale
August 10, 2019
Leo - the best boss anyone could ask for who gave me a start in HR and saw talent that others never saw. He attended our wedding in 1983. DonnA, I hope all is well and to the rest of the family my heartfelt sympathy and thoughts. I've been trying to find you guys for the past few years I'm in Western Canada.
With love.
Mary and Grant Vale
Calgary, Alberta
Sue
January 11, 2019
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Barbara Sutton
January 3, 2019
Please accept my heartfelt sympathy for the loss of your loved one. May reflecting on all the good times you've shared together help ease the pain that you feel. May the God of all comfort strengthen you during this time of sadness and His promise for the future bring you peace. (Hosea 13:14)
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December 31, 2018
My condolences to the family. May the God of peace be with you in this time of need.
1 Corinthians 3:1
Steve Fernandez
December 30, 2018
To the Mainini family. My sympathies to you all.
Steve Fernandez
December 29, 2018
Very sorry for the lost of your loved one May God the hearer of prayers comfort you during this difficult time and give you strength. 2 cor. 1:4
T W
December 29, 2018
Please accept my heartfelt condolences on the loss of your loved one. May the Almighty give you strength and comfort during this difficult time. (Ps. 46: 1)
December 28, 2018
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
December 28, 2018
I am so sorry for your loss. As you remember your love one, may your treasured memories and Almighty God bring peace and comfort to your broken hearts. (Psalm 147:
Shelley and Sam
December 26, 2018
Dear Donna and family
Sam and I are very sorry for your loss. We had the wonderful pleasure of meeting Mr. Mainini and getting to know him. He was such a sweet and kind man. He was very proud of his children and grandchildren. Donna, the love, commitment and care you gave to Leo is incomparable to anything I have ever witnessed. An example for all of us to live by. We are thinking of you all. Keep your memories close and know he is with you.
Love,
Shelley and Sam
West Palm Beach Fisher House
Donna Clifford Rogantino
December 26, 2018
Mark & family, thinking of you, sending you love and prayers. My parents have fond memories of your mom and dad when they both lived in the same 2 family in North Quincy. Can't believe that our parents both went on to have 8 children! God Bless everyone.
Mike Casey(former Ma resident)
December 26, 2018
Mr. Mainini,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served with the USN during the Korean War. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
Fair Winds And Following Seas
December 25, 2018
Psalms 90:10 says that the days of our years are 70 years, And if because of special mightiness they are 80 years.
May the memories of the wonderful times you shared together bring a smile and joy in your heart.
December 25, 2018
I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one. Please find peace and comfort in Psalms 119:76.
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Visitation
4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Sullivan Funeral Home - Rockland45 East Water Street, Rockland, MA 02370
Dec
29
Celebration of Life
Rockland Golf Course
276 Plain Street, Rockland, MA
Dec
29
Funeral Mass
9:00 a.m.
Holy Family Church
403 Union St., Rockland, MA
Dec
29
Burial
Holy Family Cemetery
92 Centre Avenue, Rockland, MA
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