Leonardo A. "Chap" Chappelle Obituary in Richmond at Scotts Funeral Home

Obituary For Leonardo A. "Chap" Chappelle

Leonardo A. “Chap” Chappelle, 86, peacefully passed away January 23, 2022, at his home in Phoenix, AZ. He was born June 18, 1935 in Richmond, VA to Thomas L. Chappelle and Elsie Lightfoot Chappelle. Chap was a Graduate of Virginia Union University class of 1957, also a Member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Gamma Chapter. He went on to obtain his J.D. from Howard University Law School. Chap then began to forge a career in practicing law, local government, and private sector which spanned four decades. During his retirement in Phoenix, because of his love for jazz music he taught a music appreciation class for several years at Arizona State University. Chap is survived by his son Quincy Leonardo Chappelle and Fiancé Valeta E. Sutton, and Granddaughter Olivia Monet Chappelle and a host of cousins, other relatives and friends. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

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Keeping the Chappell's Family in prayer: Your City of Richmond City Hall Family Human Relations Department-Edna Carter Rest In Peace Chappell.

Leonardo was a friend that I have not seen in many years. We spent several years working together for the City of Richmond. Rest In Peace, from Leon Jasper(Retired Fire Batt. Chief, RVA).

God Bless you and family From the Aponte family

Quincy praying for you and your family. Please continue to allow God to comfort you. Bubba Johnson

Q, praying for you and your family. Please continue to trust in the Lord. He will and comfort. Bubba Johnson

Oursincerest condolences to the Chappelle family. Praying for your continued strength and comfort during this time.
Ronnie, Linda Jordan and Jason Wade

Sorry for your loss. Praying for peace and comfort. Love, Ricki Shaw

Your dad was quite a character and I loved spending time with him and his mother. He will be missed. We will keep you in our prayer. Your Cousins, Cynthia & Dayton Mayo

I'm so sorry for you and your family's loss. Sending you love and strength during this time. From your cousin Kristen A. Mayo

Chap touched so many lives in the very best way. I'm grateful I got the chance to know him has both a colleague and a friend. Many good and funny memories. Quincy, I pray that you will have all the support that you need, and you were a good son.
Blessings sent you way Angela Boisseau Chavis Continental Cable Vision

Our condolences to the Chappelle family. He was a tremendous blessing to us. Keith and Stephanie Highsmith.

Rest in the Lord's fullness. Thank you for your devotion and commitment to improving the quality of life and furthering the civil rights of not only Blacks in the Richmond area but of all minorities and women. Thank you for being a brother of great character for me as a youth and a young lady. God bless you and keep you. My condolences to Q (Vee), Olivia and all loved ones. Micki Hilton and Daughters (Atlanta)

Praying for peace and comfort to the Chappelle family. Rest in peace, Mr. Chappelle.
Kendall O. Reed & family

We pray that God will grant you comfort and peace during your period of bereavement. Ed and Brenda Foster

He was a kind and loving grandpa who loved to hear about accomplishments of others. He would always send thoughtful gifts for every holiday when I was growing up to show he cared and was thinking about me. Even though he was fat he was always in his hearts. I'm just glad I could talk to him during his last couple of days. Will always be my guardian angel.