Gerald R. “Jerry” Leato, Sr. of Wheatfield, Indiana formerly of Chicago, Illinois passed away peacefully at home, on March 9, 2022.

He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Sharon; their children, Connie (Tom) Blevins, Jerry Jr., Gino (Noreen), Eddie (June) and Cheryl (Vince); fourteen grandchildren and thirty great grandchildren. Also surviving are three sisters, Helen (Carmen) Prescia, Loretta (David) Reimer and Patricia (Lenny) Nowakowski and one brother, John (Cathy) and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Rozella; his parents, Raymond Sr. and Pauline; four sisters, Angeline, Carmela, Joan and Elsie and seven brothers, Anthony, Robert, Richard, Alfred, Raymond Jr., Donald and Ronald.