DOVER - Leon Frederick Staley, of Dover, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2010, in the Delaware Hospice Center, Milford. He was 67. He was born on June 4, 1943, in Brooklyn, N.Y. Leon served his country proudly in the U.S. Army, where he retired as a Command Sergeant Major. He worked as a superintendent of transit authority in New York City. Leon loved playing Bid Whist with his buddies at the Modern Maturity Center, traveling, playing internet poker, enjoyed cooking, and crossword puzzles. He was a member of the NYC Retirees organization and a member of the Modern Maturity Center. He was preceded in death by his father, James O. Staley; and a brother, Ronald Staley. Leon is survived by his wife of 46 years, Lauren; two sons, Leon F. Staley, Jr. of Dover, and Noel L. Staley of Central Islip, N.Y.; mother, Miriam Staley of Brooklyn, N.Y.; a brother, James Staley; and a sister, Barbara Staley, both of Brooklyn, N.Y.; grandchildren, Samatha Davis of Dover, Ian Smith of Springfield, Va., and Leon F. Staley III of Dover. A memorial service will be noon, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2010, at the Crossroad Christian Church, 4867 N. DuPont Hwy., Dover, where friends may gather one hour earlier. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions to Delaware Hospice Center, 100 Patriots Way, Milford, DE 19963. Letters of condolence can be sent via www.pippinfuneralhome.com.