Leo Squinn Memorial Fund

The Leo Squinn Memorial Fund was begun in October 1986 to honor Leo Squinn. The purpose of the fund is to support youth sports activity in the Jamestown area.

Leo was born in Jamestown in 1911, educated in the public schools, and attended SS Peter and Paul Church.

He was a loyal employee of Marlin-Rockwell Corporation for 43 years, retiring in 1976.

Leo was Governor and Life Member of the Loyal Order of the Moose, receiving the Pilgrim Degree in 1981. For many years, he served as State Deputy of Conservation for Western New York. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus.

An avid sportsman, he was president of the Jamestown Oldtimers baseball Association and manager of Babe Ruth and Little League teams. He served on the Board of Directors of the Babe Ruth World Series and the Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame. Leo was inducted into the Chautauqua Sports hall of Fame in 1982 and the Jamestown Bowling Council Hall of Fame in 1987.

Leo coached the volleyball and basketball teams for both the boys and girls at SS Peter and Paul School.

His real love in life was young people. He believed they were our future and by participating in sports could learn about life. He is fondly remembered by the young men and women he helped.

Contributions to the Leo Squinn Fund can be made by contacting Randy Sweeney at the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, 418 Spring Street, Jamestown, NY 14701, 716-661-3390.