MORETOWN: Leo Mario Ciampi, 81, a lifelong resident of Jonesbrook Road in Moretown, died May 11, 2011 at home, in the comfort of his family. He was born on August 12,1929 to Mario Ciampi and Myrle (Hoadley) Ciampi. He attended the former one room school house on Jonesbrook Road. Leo enlisted in the United States Army on August 28, 1950 and was honorably discharged on May 24, 1952. He worked as a mechanic while in the service, and spent part of his time in Germany. He married Dorothy I. Hale of Middlesex on September 21, 1953 and they made their home on Jonesbrook Road. He worked for the State of Vermont as a mechanic for many years, until his retirement in 1985. He enjoyed tinkering on trucks, tractors, chainsaws and basically anything mechanical. He also made and collected knives of all kinds. Leo is survived by his wife, Dorothy; sister, Francine of Connecticut; daughters Victoria and her husband Robert Graves, Norma and her husband, Jason Maloney; and son, Mario Ciampi, all of Moretown. He also leaves four grandchildren. He is predeceased by his parents; sister, Geraldine "Babe" Varelli; and brother, Aldo Ciampi. There will be no calling hours. A graveside memorial service with military honors will be held at 11:00am, Monday, May 16, at the Vermont Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Randolph Center. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Central Vermont Home Health and Hospice, 600 Granger Road, Barre VT 05641. For those wishing to convey online condolences to the family, please visit www.barber-lanier.com.