Leon H. Roman, 85, died July 22, 2011.
He was born in Newark, N.J., and moved to Vero Beach 16 years ago from Pompano Beach.
He attended Princeton University before joining the Army, serving in the 503rd Parachute infantry.
He was a decorated combat veteran of World War II, serving in the Philippines liberation as well as the Japanese occupation.
He retired as the owner of Pride Appraisal Service in Cranford, N.J.
He also was a licensed pilot and was active in the EAA Chapter 908, including the Young Eagles program, and the FFAA.
He is survived by his wife of 21 years, Mary B. Roman; daughters, Janice Roman Clark, of Virginia Beach, Va., and Robin Roman-Stork, of Simsbury, Conn.; and three grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 37 years, Estelle K. Roman.
A Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated at Church of the Holy Family in Virginia Beach on July 30.
A memorial service will be conducted in Vero Beach at a later date.
