TUOZZOLO REV. LEONARD J., C.S.Sp. Fr. Leonard J. Tuozzolo, C.S.Sp., of Bethel Park, a member of the Congregation of the Holy Spirit, died peacefully on November 5, 2015, at Libermann Hall. He was 83 years of age. Father Tuozzolo was born June 26, 1932, in Woodside, NY. He professed his vows as a member of the Congregation of the Holy Spirit on August 22, 1954, at Holy Ghost Novitiate in Ridgefield, CT and was ordained to the Priesthood June 4, 1959, at St. Mary's Seminary, Ferndale in Norwalk CT. Father's first assignment was to Sacred Heart Parish, Emsworth, PA (1961-1964); he was named Vocation Director (1964-1966) and Assistant Pastor at St. Joseph's, Bay City, MI (1966-1971) until he once again took on the position of Vocation Director and Chaplain at Duquesne University, Pittsburgh (1971-1975). He was pastor of St. Patrick Parish, Charleston, SC (1975-1978), National Director of the Missionary Vehicle Association (1978-1981) and then traveled to Kenya, East Africa to work in the Ilkerin Mission with fellow Spiritan Fr. Eugene Hillman. Upon his return to the States from 1982-1999 he ministered in St. Benedict the Moor, Detroit, MI, St. Joseph, Bay City and was pastor of St. Mark the Evangelist NY where he served for 12 years. In 1999 he became Director of the Spiritan Foundation, the former fundraising division of the Congregation, and in 2002 was appointed Pastor of Our Lady Queen of Peace, Arlington, VA. Fr. Tuozzolo retired to Libermann Hall in 2009. Fr. Tuozzolo was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Margaret Telesco Tuozzolo; and his sister, Marian. He is survived by his brother, John Tuozzolo of Long Island, NY; and his sister, Laura Brenn of Ridge, NY; and many nieces and nephews and loving friends. There will be viewing in the Immaculate Heart of Mary Chapel at the Spiritan Center, 6230 Brush Run Road, Bethel Park on Monday, November 9, 2015, from 3-5 p.m. and Tuesday, November 10, 2015, from 9-10:45 a.m. followed by Mass of Resurrection at 11 a.m. and lunch. Burial will take place at the Spiritan Cemetery on the grounds of Holy Ghost Preparatory School in Bensalem, PA on Wednesday, November 11, 2015. Condolences may be sent to Father's sister, Laura Brenn, 306 Kingston Ct., Ridge, NY 11961. In memory of Fr. Tuozzolo donations may be made to the Spiritans, 6230 Brush Run Road, Bethel Park, PA 15102 designated for retirements or for the education of future Holy Spirit Fathers and Brothers. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb