Phyllis Leonardis, a resident at Gwynedd Square Nursing Center, died on Saturday, September 27, 2014. She was 83.

Born and raised in Newark, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Constance Costa Leonardis, and sister of the late Gerard Leonardis. She is survived by her sister Conny Ferrett and her husband Raymond of Chalfont; her brother Lawrence Leonardis and his wife Marion of Brick, NJ; her aunt Josephine Costa; her godson Andrew Ferrett; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. She was a loving and generous woman who will be greatly missed by her beloved family.

Phyllis was happily employed for 14 years at the Doylestown Country Club where she made many friends. After her retirement, she worked part time at her parish Mary, Mother of the Redeemer where she loved helping the children as an Aide in the school cafeteria.

She was a devout Catholic, a true daughter of the Church, with a strong faith in God and deep devotion to the Blessed Mother. Her loving demeanor, kindness, tolerance and desire to help others will be remembered and held dear by her family and friends whom she prayed for daily.

Her family will receive relatives and friends on Wednesday, October 1, 2014 at Mary, Mother of the Redeemer Church from 9:30 am until her Mass of Christian Burial begins at 10:30 am. The church is located at 1325 Upper State Road, Montgomeryville, PA 19454. Interment will follow in St. Catharine’s Cemetery, Sea Girt, NJ.