Leonard E. McCallops

November 26, 2012

PHILADELPHIA, N.Y.  —  Leonard E. McCallops, 82, formerly of Route 11, died Monday, Nov. 26, at Rivesledge United Helpers Nursing Home, town of Oswegatchie. 

Born April 2, 1930 in Gouverner, NY, he was the son of Royal E. and Doris M. McCauley McCallops, and attended Watertown High School.

Mr. McCallops was an active member of the National Guard, working as a mechanic and guard and had his own mechanic business in Philadelphia. He was a member of the Robert Markwick American Legion Post # 798, Philadelphia.

He married Dorothy Chavoustie of Redwood. Mrs. McCallops died before him.

Mr. McCallops enjoyed stock car races.

Survivors include two sisters and a brother-in-law, Nancy and Vernon LaFave, Philadelphia, and Ellen Crouch, Antwerp; nieces and nephews.

Interment at St. Michael’s Catholic Cemetery, Antwerp, will be at a later date. 

Arrangements are with Frederick Bros. Funeral Home, Theresa.

Donations may be made to the Robert Markwick American Legion Post # 798, 58 Main Street, Philadelphia, NY, 13673.

Condolences may be made online at www.frederickbrosfuneralhome. com.

Information provided by Frederick Bros. Funeral Home, Inc. and Newzjunky, Watertown, N.Y.