Leon E. Whitney, age 72, of Newark, DE passed away peacefully in his sleep on March 20, 2022.
He was born in the State of Washington and was raised in Colorado. Leon was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. William E. Whitney. Leon graduated from George Washington University and he proudly served his county in the US Navy, retiring as a Commander.
Leon then worked for the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission, as a Senior Reactor Systems Engineer. He enjoyed traveling, the beach, and watching the Denver Broncos.
He is survived by his wife of 15 years, Jeri N. (Griest); 2 children, Brad Whitney and Jennifer Fagan (Jamie); 3 step-sons, Michael Terranova (Jessica), Nicholas Terranova (Tiffany) and Chris Terranova (Kim) and 12 grandchildren. Leon is also preceded in death by his brother, Michael Whitney.
Service and burial will be held privately. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions be made to your favorite charity. For online condolences visit: www.mccreryandharra.com
