Dr. Leone recently established the Ellen W. Leone Endowed Fund for Education & Training to create a lasting memorial at Ohio State to honor his wife. Dr. Leone completed his residency training under Dr. William Havener from 1963-1966. He then completed two fellowships and a Heed Fellowship at Manhattan Eye & Ear. After moving to San Antonio, Texas, he opened an oculoplastic practice where he remained until his retirement in 1997.Chuck and Ellen raised four sons and have five grandchildren and two great grandchildren. They celebrated 64 years of marriage before she passed away in 2022. The fund supports learners including residents, fellows and medical students by providing equipment, supplies and programmatic needs of the Surgery and Clinical Learning Center (SCLC).
“I enjoy giving back because of the fondness and the gratitude I have for the wonderful years at OSU that set me on the path to success. I created this fund to honor Ellen’s lifelong partnership and support for my professional career and the wonderful life we created together." – Dr. Charles Leone
Class Tribute
Written by Dr. Charles Leone for the class of 1966
The time to leave draws near.
Though sadness fills our every heart We’re here to wish you cheer.
Though many times you’ve wondered “What do our efforts yield?”
You may have even thought to say We try another field.
You taught us grafts and slick techniques and all about the eye.
To miss a hole or goof a slide We’d much prefer to die.
In future years when we are asked What lesion is this here?
We’ll recall our past at OSU And answer without fear.
So, at this time of merriment, we offer our good will,
and wish the best of everything to Jim, Dick, Tod and Bill.
About Supporting the Fund
For more information, please contact eye@osumc.edu or call 614-293-8760
For more information, please contact eye@osumc.edu or call 614-293-8760