Meet the Neighbors: Dick and Leona on Laddoos Ave

Dick and Leona have been enjoying the “Good Life” at Encanterra® since May 2015. Shea Preferred Realty Group had the pleasure of assisting them sell their Scottsdale home and helped them find the perfect home on Laddoos Avenue.

Dick and Leona are originally from Revere, Massachusetts, a suburb of Boston. In 1974, Leona lived near Dick’s office, where he would often see her walk past his windows. They were eventually introduced and Dick hired Leona as an accountant for his business, a heating oil distribution company. Dick later decided it was time to branch off and follow photography, a passion he loved. He and a partner opened up a store called the Camera Exchange in Cambridge. He loved working for himself and was very successful with his business. Leona continued to work as an accountant and worked over 25 years with a company called Standard Parking Corporation.

In 1996 they decided the cold and bitter winters of Massachusetts needed to be a thing of the past. They packed up, headed west and built a beautiful home in North Scottsdale. Leona shipped her horse out from Boston, then continued to follow her passion of riding, boarding and caring for horses. One day Dick and Leona decided to visit the Arizona Cattle Dog Rescue. They felt the need to adopt a dog that needed a loving home. When they saw “Cody”, they immediately knew he was going home with them that day. That was 4 years ago and he’s been such a wonderful addition to their family. Cody loves taking walks around the community and is very friendly too!

After 20 years in their Scottsdale home they realized it was time to downsize. They visited Encanterra® and instantly fell in love with the lifestyle. Dick and Leona are very active in the community. Dick loves to cook and entertain. He was recently elected to be President of the Culinary Club. When he’s not in the kitchen, you can find him enjoying a round of golf. Dick and Leona love being Ambassadors of Encanterra®.  Leona was honored last year as the Dancing with the Stars Champion— she has some great dance moves! They love spending time with their two daughters, who live in Georgia and Massachusetts. They also have two grandsons that love to visit them in Arizona; Presley is 13 and Cassius is 10. When you see them out walking their dog, Cody, say congratulations on celebrating 26 years of marriage this October! Welcome to the Good Life, Dick and Leona!