Leroy McQueen, 58, of New Haven, departed this life April 4, 2009. He was the husband of Emma McQueen.
Born in Patrick, SC, December 17, 1950, he was the son of the late Freddie Harris and Marion McQueen.
Mr. McQueen was employed at Pratt & Whitney Aircraft as a Specialist and Machinist.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his sons, Chris and Travis McQueen; brothers, Nathaniel, Otis and Lexco McQueen; sisters, Etta Mae Sanders and Patricia Marshall; and a host of grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by a brother, John Williams McQueen and Marie McQueen.
A celebration of Mr. McQueen’s life and legacy will be held Wednesday, April 8, 2009, at 11:00 a.m. at God’s Miracles Unlimited Outreach, 1441 Dixwell Ave., Hamden. Friends may call at the church from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Burial will be in Beaverdale Memorial Park. Curvin K. Council Funeral Home, 128 Dwight St., New Haven is in charge of arrangements. Online guestbook available at www.curvinkcouncil.com