Leo Franz Mettel
November 14, 1929 – June 10, 2022
Visitation
Thursday June 16, 2022 from 4pm to 8pm
Friday June 17, 2022 from 9:15am to 10:15am
Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, ON, L3T 3Z6
Funeral Mass – Chapel of St. Joseph (within the Funeral Home)
Friday June 17, 2022 at 10:30am
Obituary
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Leo Franz Mettel of Richmond Hill, who died on June 10, 2022. Leo was 92 years old. Devoted husband to Elizabeth (Betty) Mettel for 62 years. Loving father to Brian (Donna) and Stephen, and proud grandfather to Alexandra and Nicholas. Dear brother of Bruno and his wife Kathe. Leo follows his younger brother, the late Alfons (Rosal). He is survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and good friends. Leo will be fondly remembered by family and friends as a proud father, successful businessman and entrepreneur and an avid traveller. Born in Bolzig, Germany, Leo liked to tell the story of arriving in Canada with $50 in his pocket. He worked hard and long hours to achieve his success. Leo, together with his brother Bruno, formed a successful landscape business that has been going strong for over 66 years. Leo would often say the success of the business was in part due to the many hardworking and loyal employees. Leo loved vacationing at his “cottage” in the South; Sunrise Resort in St. Pete’s, Florida, where he made friendships that have lasted decades.
In memory and in lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Mackenzie Health Hospital.
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Rose and Gabe DiMarco
on June 12, 2022 at 8:00 pm
Our sincere condolences to the family. I have known Leo for 40 years. It was an honor and a pleasure to have Leo has a client servicing his trucks. Your loyalty and friendship will not be forgotten. Rest In Peace.
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Somers family, Ireland
on June 13, 2022 at 4:36 pm
Our sincere condolences to the Mettel family at this sad time. Our thoughts are with you.
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Maggie Brown
on June 14, 2022 at 2:47 am
We loved Leo and he will be sadly missed by us and all his ‘Florida Family’. We have had many years together in the sunshine state having fun and it won’t be the same without him. Will always be in our thoughts. Maggie, Nick and Willy
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Eddie & Eileen Weston .
on June 15, 2022 at 3:10 am
So sorry to hear of the passing of Leo .We met at The sunrise resort 15 years ago . He and his dear wife Betty were always lovely to chat to by the pool.Sending love to his wife (Betty) and Family .
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Kathleen Collins
on June 14, 2022 at 8:05 am
Leo will be sadly missed My thoughts and prayers for your family
Kathy
Gulf Beach Resort
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Bolton Lee Family Ireland
on June 14, 2022 at 12:48 pm
Deepest sympathy to the Mettel family at this sad time .Leo will be greatly missed .May he rest in peace
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Eva Harding
on June 14, 2022 at 6:50 pm
My sincere condolences to the Mettel family. He
was a great friend and business partner. It was a pleasure to be with Leo at gatherings.
Unfortunately, Gott spoke the big Amen.
Peace be with Leo.
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Rob Haddow
on June 15, 2022 at 8:07 am
Our heartfelt condolences to the Mettel family during this difficult time.
Rest well Leo.
Rob and Tina Haddow
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Betty-Anne Gifford
on June 15, 2022 at 12:46 pm
Our deepest condolences to the Mettel family. I have such fond memories of Leo coming to our yard to pick up plants, always with a smile on his face. We always found time, no matter how busy, to catch up on the family and business. I will truly miss not seeing him again!
Dutchmaster Nurseries.
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Carlo Ammendolia
on June 15, 2022 at 9:25 pm
Our deepest condolences to the Mettel family.
We hope the wonderful memories you have of Leo will help you through this trying time.
All of us at Angelo’s Garden Centre will miss Leo.
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Leo Franz Mettel 2022..
Death notice for the town of: Thornhill, Province: Ontario