Leo Loughran, age 93, of Longwood, died peacefully with his loved ones close by on July 6,
2022. He was a devoted husband to Nadine (Carr) Loughran who preceded him in death. He
was born in Chicago, IL on November 7, 1928 to Leo Loughran, SR and Gertrude Loughran and
later stepmother Margaret Loughran. He graduated from St. Rita Catholic High School in
Chicago. After graduating high school, he joined the Army where he earned the rank of
Corporal. He served our country in World War II and the Korean War. He was injured in battle
and received the prestigious award of the Purple Heart. After being in a military hospital for 10
months learning to walk again, he left the military to pursue his civilian life. He graduated from
Purdue University with a degree in Engineering. In 1970, he and Nadine moved their 4 children
to Orlando where he worked for over 40 years as a general contractor. After retirement, Mr.
Loughran was dedicated to his volunteer work at the church. Together, he and Nadine took in
over 30 foster babies. He is survived by his children Thomas Loughran, Timothy Loughran,
Kathleen Allen (Desmond) and Denise Bloodsworth (Sean) and his sister Donna Henry. He
adored his grandchildren Kristin Allen, Justin Allen, Jordan Bloodsworth and Hunter
Bloodsworth and great grandchildren Braydn Olson, Kyndal Olson, Jayson Allen and Karya
Allen. Funeral arrangements are being handled by DeGusipe Funeral Home in Maitland, FL.
The funeral service will take place on July 22, 2022 at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church located at 801
Maitland Avenue, Altamonte Springs, FL. There will be a celebration of life reception directly
after the service at the Woman's Club of Casselberry Clubhouse located 251 Overbrook Dr. Casselberry, FL 32707. Cpl. Loughran will be laid to rest with full military honors on July 25, 2022 at Cape
Canaveral National Cemetery located at 5525 US 1 Mims, FL.