Kevin Patrick Leonard

Kevin Patrick Leonard, 48 years old, born November 3rd, 1967 in Phoenix, AZ, died July 8th, 2016. Kevin was a graduate of Brophy College Preparatory, class of 1986. He was an exceptional high school basketball player and was blessed to be a member of one of Brophy’s all-time greatest basketball teams. They were the State Runner Up team in 1986 and finished that season with a record of 27-1. Kevin was recognized as an All-State player, and that team was later enshrined in Brophy’s Hall of Fame. He went on to play briefly for Menlo College in Atherton, CA.  Kevin had a fierce love for his family and was known to be very generous with his friends and neighbors. Kevin is survived by his parents: James J. and SueAnn Leonard; siblings: Mike Leonard (Cheresa); Amy Cisowski (Steve); Brian Leonard (Amy); Sean Leonard; brother-in-law Tom Wood (Kathy); and 10 cherished nephews and nieces. Kevin was preceded in death by his sister, Debra Ann Wood. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 A.M., Monday, July 18, 2016 at Brophy Chapel, 4701 N. Central Avenue, Phoenix. In lieu of flowers the family requests a donation be made to St. Vincent de Paul Society, P.O. Box 13600, Phoenix, AZ 85002 or the Arizona Humane Society, 9226 N. 13

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Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85021. Arrangements entrusted to Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home.