Herbert Leo Parsano

Herbert Leo Parsano, 87, of Vermont, IL, passed away at 10:08 pm on Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at his home. He was born on June 16, 1938 in Ray, IL the son of Herbert and Vera (Ogden) Parsano. Leo married Marry Ann Woodworth on August 20, 1960 in Mount Sterling, IL. Mary Ann preceded Leo in death on July 19, 1985. Leo later married Paula Cooper on June 29, 1996 in Vermont. She survives.

Also surviving are four children; Mike (and Missy) Parsano of Rushville, IL, Tana Parsano of Mount Sterling, Crissyanna (and Charles) Schwettmann of Lemon Grove, CA, and Jason Cooper of Vermont, thirteen grandchildren; Dusty Downs, Candace Andrade, Beth Parsano, Robert Parsano, Aaron Parsano, Damon Thurman, Michael Roberts, Anahi Cooper, Analia Cooper, Annabella Cooper, Brantlee Parsano, Cole Cooper and Anaria Cooper, eleven great-grandchildren, sister; Brenda (and George) Hite of Industry, IL, two brothers; Ronald (and Melinda) Parsano of Vermont and Donald Parsano of Macomb, IL, and numerous nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents, granddaughter; Mandi Downs; three brothers; David Parsano, Michael Parsano and Gerald Parsano, and one sister; Donna Bottens.

Leo served in the United States Army and was a Vietnam War Veteran.

He worked at the Vermont Foundry for 44 years, retiring in 2000.

He was a member of the Ipava American Legion, Forty and Eight and the California VFW. Leo loved his grandchildren. He enjoyed a beer or two, teasing people and fishing and hunting.

Cremation rites have been accorded. A military service will be held in the Vermont Cemetery on Friday, July 11, 2025 at 11 am. A celebration of life will be held at the Vermont American Legion on Friday, July 11 following military service. Memorials may be made to the Ipava American Legion or the Camp Ellis Museum.