Pantaleon Leonidas, 93, of Hartford, CT passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 17, 2017. He was born in Siana - Rhodes, Greece on July 23, 1924, to the late Panagiotis and Areti Leonidas. He was the beloved husband of Anastasia (Diacosavvas) Leonidas for 52 years. Pantaleon is survived by his son Peter (Panagiotis) and his wife Lori of West Hartford, CT, and his son Nectarios of Brooklyn, NY. He also leaves behind his grandchildren whom he adored and enjoyed, Milena, Gianna and Marco. He leaves many extended family members, both here and in Rhodes, Greece. Pantaleon was predeceased by his brother and five sisters. In Greece, he owned a Taverna, was a sous chef at several resorts, formed the first consortium in his village, was known for his strong opinions and honesty, and also proudly cultivated his lands. Pantaleon and his family immigrated to Hartford, CT in 1977. He continued gardening, in fact every inch of soil in his home was utilized and proudly planted annually with some of his favorite produce: figs, tomatoes, grapes, and fruit trees. He was employed with the Travelers Insurance Company for 17 years. Pantaleon was devout to the Orthodox religion and St. Georges Greek Orthodox Church as well as the church in Sianna, Agios Panteleimonas. Family and friends are welcome to gather in celebration of Pantaleon's life on Thursday December 21, from 5:30-8:30 PM at Dillon-Baxter Funeral Home, 1276 Berlin Turnpike, Wethersfield, with a Trisayion service at 6 PM. The funeral service will take place in Siana Rhodes Greece. Please visit www.dillonbaxter.com to share a memory with the family.