“Leo the Barber” was a valued friend and tradesman

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Leonardo Cornacchia, a long-time friend and barber on Bayview Ave., has died at age 76. An obituary posted today says Leo died suddenly although it was known that he had reluctantly retired last year from the barber shop that he owned for decades at 1693 Bayview in the face of serious pneumonia and apparent related respiratory difficulties. His obit suggests donations to the Canadian Lung Association. Leo Cornacchia is survived by his wife of 53 years, Maria, and by daughters Paula (Rocco Volpe) and Fernanda (Paul Bertani), and by grandchildren Adrian, Juliana, Christian and Anthony. Visitation will take place at the Highland Funeral Home (3280 Sheppard Avenue East, 416-773-0933) on Thursday, October 20, 2016, from 2 to 4, and 6 to 9 pm. A funeral mass will be held at St. Lawrence Martyr Roman Catholic Church (2210 Lawrence Avenue East) on Friday, October 21, 2016 at 10 am. Entombment to follow at Highland Memory Gardens (33 Memory Gardens Lane) with a celebration of life to be held at Le Parc Banquet Hall (8432 Leslie Street, Leslie St and Hwy 7) at 1 pm.  Arbor Memorial

  2 comments for ““Leo the Barber” was a valued friend and tradesman”

  1. Leo was an institution. He cut the hair of all the Peneycad’s! His appearance at my father’s funeral was truly appreciated and remembered!
    Rest in Peace Leo!

  2. I considered Leo a friend. He cut the hair of four generations of Burkett’s ; my father , myself, my sons,, and my grandsons. He will be missed.
    Kevin Burkett

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