Leon Barretto grieves over death of his beloved uncle Mito Barretto

• Leon Barretto mourned the death of his uncle Mito Barretto through a heartfelt social media post

• Marjorie Barretto’s son recalled how Mito became the main man of the Barretto family after their grandfather passed away

• Leon described his uncle as deeply family oriented always present at milestones and supportive of loved ones

• He promised to honor Mito’s legacy by helping take care of his family and expressed his lasting love for him

Marjorie Barretto’s son Leon Barretto took to social media to express his grief over the passing of his uncle, Mito Barretto. He shared several photos of them together through the years and wrote a heartfelt message about Mito’s role in their family, recalling his love, guidance, and unwavering support.

Mito, the eldest sibling of Marjorie, died before he could celebrate with Leon the latter’s new milestone, having his own house. Leon promised to take care of Tito Mito’s family members who have been left behind.

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Here is Leon’s full post:

“growing up, it was always known that i was raised in a female-dominated household. but thankfully, i had so many kuyas, my lolo, and my tito mito to look up to.

when my lolo passed, a huge part of the barretto family’s heart was lost. but my tito mito, the eldest brother among my mom’s siblings, stepped up to become the main man of our family. he was the most family-oriented person i’ve ever known. the way he prioritized spending time with family was unmatched. the way he loved his grandchildren as if they were his own was unmatched. the way he supported all of his nephews and nieces was unmatched. the way he showed up at every birthday, holiday, and milestone was unmatched. and the way his eyes lit up with genuine pride at the accomplishments of his grandchildren, siblings, nephews, nieces, and children—that was unmatched too.

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most importantly, he loved and protected my mom when no one else could. he was the best big brother she could have ever asked for.

i’ll never forget our last conversation, tito. i had just told you that i finally got my own place. your eyes lit up with pure joy and you immediately said, “i am so happy and proud of you, leon.” i was so excited to invite you over for a drink and to catch up on my balcony. but then, the most unexpected thing happened—God decided to call you home earlier than we ever imagined.

this is a major loss for our family, but i know we must carry on and continue the legacy you built. thank you for everything, tito. i promise to be there for your grandchildren, to help take care of tita connie, and to support your two amazing sons who have also helped raise me.

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rest in paradise, tito. you will always live in our hearts.”

Marjorie Barretto is a former actress and politician. She is considered part of the prominent Barretto showbiz family as the sister of Claudine and Gretchen Barretto. Aside from being a single mother to five children — including Dani, Julia, Claudia, Leon, and Erich — she has also proven her resilience and strength in facing controversies and personal challenges, including her annulment from Dennis Padilla and other past public issues that has made headlines through the years.

As previously reported by KAMI, Marjorie Barretto shared her pride for Erich after being accepted to Oxford's Summer Courses in Psychology. The actress posted photos from their July trip to the United Kingdom highlighting Erich's courage and determination. Marjorie admitted feeling both worried and proud as she let her daughter be independent for the first time.

Meanwhile, Marjorie Barretto also brought joy and excitement to her fans on social media. Marjorie showcased several pictures on her Instagram from Claudia's birthday. Claudia was dressed in all white on her special day this year, celebrating with her family. But what truly touched the hearts of many was Marjorie's heartfelt message to Claudia.

Source: KAMI.com.gh