Anthony “Butch” DeLeonardo June 12, 1944 ~ September 19, 2021

Anthony “Butch” DeLeonardo, 77, of Guilford died at home Sept. 19th after a long illness. He was a U.S. Navy veteran. Also fondly known as “Big Boo”, Anthony was born in New Haven, son of the late Salvatore and Mary DelVecchio DeLeonardo, and worked as a machinist for many years. An avid shooter, he was a member of the Guilford Rod & Gun club and earned many marksman awards. He also enjoyed fishing, boating and motorcycles. He is survived by a brother Peter DeLeonardo of Guilford, nieces and nephews (whom he loved like his children) Mark DeLeonardo of North Haven, David DeLeonardo of Wallingford, and Annie (Chris) Sagnella of Hamden, great-grandnieces and nephews; Danny and Nolan DeLeonardo, and Jenna, Drew, and Mia Sagnella. Friends are asked to go directly to St. Barnabas church, North Haven, THURSDAY 10 a.m. for a Mass of Christian burial. Interment with military honors will follow in Beaverdale memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society www.cancer.org