Virginia M. Leon

Syracuse, New York- Virginia Fox Leon, age 69, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 10, 2019 at VanDuyn Center for Rehabilitation, Syracuse, New York. She was surrounded by her family. Gina was born on March 29, 1950, in Portland, Maine to Robert Fox and Josephine (DiSanto) Fox. She attended Portland High School. After High School Gina went to Beauty School. She married John Leon on April 1, 1975. They raised a son, George, and remain very close to him and to George's son John. Gina was so happy and blessed when she had George, she was a wonderful, kind, caring and supportive mother, her son always came before herself, it was the same with her grandson John. Gina and John opened a restaurant in Deadwood, South Dakota, called Mama Leon's. It was a family business which included George as well. They all had a passion for cooking and enjoyed working together. Gina was a devout Catholic of profound faith who had a strong commitment to her Lord. She was a friend and generous woman and always led her life with strong Christian values. Besides her faith, she enjoyed spending time with her family and especially loved being a devoted Mother and Nana. Gina cherished her family. She cherished traditions, values and big family get togethers like she used to enjoy at her Nana's house. She often spoke about the Holidays at Nana's and how much she cherished and remembered them. Gina was preceded in death by her mother, Josephine Fox, father, Robert Fox and her brother Mark Fox. Gina is survived by her husband John Leon, her son George Leon and her grandson, John Leon. There are also many cousins, nieces and nephews. Family, friends and others whose lives Gina touched are invited to join us at Mass of Christian Burial on Friday, November 15, 2019 at 10:00am at St. Bartholomew Catholic Church, 8 Two Lights Road, Cape Elizabeth, Maine. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Cape Elizabeth. A Reception will follow in the parish hall, we will reminisce, grieve and support each other. Arrangements are under the direction of the Conroy-Tully Walker Funeral Home, 172 State Street, Portland, ME. To view Gina's memorial page, or to share an online condolence, please visit www.ConroyTullyWalker.com