Leonard M. Cannello, 91, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on October 5, 2022. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of the late Michael and Rose (Calato) Cannello.

Leonard was a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls and a graduate of Niagara Falls High School. On January 11, 1958, he married his beloved wife, Louise (Spann) Cannello at the St. Joseph Cathedral in Buffalo, NY.

Mr. Cannello owned and operated the Cannello Agency Inc. on Buffalo Avenue for over 55 years. He was a longtime member of the LaSalle Business Association, as well as the Buffalo Launch Club.

Leonard loved the outdoors and enjoyed hunting, fishing and boating. Above all, he centered his life around his family who will miss him dearly.

In addition to his wife of 64 years, Mr. Cannello is survived by his children, Mary Louise (Jeffrey) Gondek and Mike (Molly Doyle) Cannello; his grandchildren, Tiffany (Jeffrey) Stewart and Zachary (Carla) Cannello; his great-grandchildren, Cambree Stewart and Connor Cannello; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by one sister, Kathleen "Kay" (late Joseph) (late Michael) Crogan-Romano.

Visitation will be on Friday, October 7 from 4 – 7 PM at M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY. Leonard's Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday at 10:00 AM in St. Mary of the Cataract Church, 237 4th St, Niagara Falls, NY 14303. Memorial offerings may be made to Niagara Hospice House. Visit mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com for online condolences.