FORT EDWARD- Leo Francis “Leaper” VanNess, 58, of Fort Edward, passed away on Wednesday, October 24, 2018, at his home.
Born on July 13, 1960, in Glens Falls, he was the son of Margaret (Winters) VanNess and the late Leo C. VanNess.
Leo worked for Performance Industries in Glens Falls.
He was the founding member and First Sergeant of the True Order MC . He also enjoyed fishing.
Besides his father, Leo was predeceased by his brother, Kenneth VanNess and his sister, Sharon Jenkins.
Survivors include his mother, Margaret (Winters) VanNess of Hudson Falls; his siblings, Margaret Quirk of South Glens Falls, Edward (Stella) VanNess of Phoenix, Arizona, Linda Dugan of Galway, New York, Janet (Kenneth) LaFay of Hudson Falls, Virginia Whiting of South Glens Falls, Arthur (Diana) VanNess of Hartford, James (Judy) VanNess of Fort Edward, Gail (Perry) Wittmer of Buffalo, Lisa VanNess of Ballston Spa, Laurie (Mark) Havens of Argyle, Steven (LIsa) VanNess of Fort Edward, Thomas VanNess of Fort Edward and Timmy VanNess of Hudson Falls; his special In-laws, Tina VanNess and Gary Jenkins; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Friends may call on Tuesday, October 30, 2018 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street, Hudson Falls.
Following the calling hours, all are welcome to a gathering, beginning at 7 p.m., at the Kingsbury Firehouse on Burgoyne Ave. in Kingsbury.
The funeral will be private.
The family suggests that donations in Leo’s name be made to the American Cancer Society, 1 Penny Lane, Latham, NY 12110.
Online condolences may be made by visiting www.carletonfuneralhome.net
Im so sorry for yalls loss, sending 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 out to the family
My dear friend Leaper may you RIP. We will never forget all the smes and laughter that you have brought i to our lives. May you fly and ride with the angels. God bless your family and many friends at this time. You will be missed by many and never forgotten by all. We love you our brother.
Will miss you Leaper. You taught me many things. Some harshly, but all with love and respect. It was an honor to be your prospect and a pleasure to call you brother. Ride in the wind until we meet again.
Rest in peace my friend.going to miss you at work
Miss you Leaper….Lucy should’ve made your obit…she was your girl ❤
Met Leo in 1984 working for W&S roofing ,Walt scarincio. Been friends ever since, great guy will miss seeing him around, he wouldn’t hurt a fly, wishing his family well.
Met Leo in 1984 working at W&S roofing,Walt Scarincio.Been friends ever since.going to miss seeing him around.Wish all his family well. Great guy wouldn’t hurt a fly as long as I knew him.
Met Leo at W&S roofing ,Walt Scarincio in 1984. Been friends ever since.Going to miss seeing him around. wish all his family well. Great guy and wouldn’t hurt a fly as long as I knew him.
God has a special person to add to his flock,my name is Russell and Leaper lived with me in Florida for three years,and I gave him his nickname because he could never sit still.Loved him like my own brothers,will miss him beyond words.
My sincere condolences to all the Vaness family on your loss ! God Bless all of you at this difficult time !
Your will be missed by so many Leaper for sure. Our hearts go out to all your family and friends you left behind. Our hearts are saddened. Shades (JMC) and Mamaw.
Knowing the entire family for several years my deepest condolences, thoughts and prayers go out to all. Leo will surely be missed by everyone. I was out of town last week and just hearing of this now… lost for words
Heartfelt sadness I will think of you and smile love and hugs to family
So sorry for your family’s loss, Virginia. God bless all of you.
My heartfelt condolences to the VanNess family. He’ll be missed by all of us.