Lionel “Leo” Correia

August 14, 1918 – May 20, 2010

Lionel 'Leo' 91 08/14/1918 05/20/2010 Lionel "Leo" Correia, 91, died at home May 20, 2010, of bacterial pneumonia. Leo was born Aug. 14, 1918, in Taunton, Mass.

He served in the U.S. Army Air Corps, seeing action in Europe during World War II. He married Earline Moxley in 1943; she preceded him in death in 2000. Upon leaving military service, Leo went to work for United Airlines in passenger service for 37 years. A resident of Portland, Leo was a member of St. Therese Catholic parish for 54 years.

Other afliations include the Retired United Airlines Employees Association, The Musical Company board of directors, life member of Gateway Elks, World War II Prisoner of War Association, the 95th Bomb Group, Toastmaster's International and treasurer of David Douglas Dad's Club.

He loved traveling and enjoying time with his family. As a decorated World War II B-17 pilot, his stories and his life are a lasting treasure for all those who knew and adored him. He was a true gentleman and his loving and caring heart will be profoundly missed.

Leo is survived by his daughters, Virginia Cardon, Linda Ellingson and Monica Wilton: grandchildren, Jeff Ellingson, David Ellingson, David Wilton, Stephanie Wilton and Sean Wilton.

Viewing will be from 3 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 25, 2010, in Gateway Little Chapel of the Chimes, 1515 N.E. 106th Ave., followed by recitation of the rosary at 7 p.m. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 26, in St. Therese Catholic Church, 1260 N.E. 132nd Ave., followed by entombment in Gethsemani Catholic Cemetery.

Oregonian, The (Portland, OR) - Sunday, May 23, 2010