Albert Leon Van Vaerenbergh, 83, of Seffner, FL, passed away on Thursday, February 28, 2019 peacefully at home.  A native of Tampa, FL, he was born on August 6, 1935 to Albert and Nellie Van Vaerenbergh. Leon was a retired machine operator who enjoyed racecar driving, bowling, shooting pool, woodworking, the Tampa Bay Rays and NASCAR.  He was a U.S Air Force Veteran.  Survivors include his beloved wife, Patricia; his five sons: David (Tricia), Allan (Pamela), Mark, Duane and Mickey Van Vaerenbergh, in addition to a "bonus son," Adam Padgett; his three sisters: Irma Robertson, Sharon (Rick) Richards & Annette (Harold) Thomasson, 16 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert & Nellie Van Vaerenbergh and a sister, Margaret "Margie" Barnes.

A Funeral Service will be held on Friday March 8, 2019 at 11:00am at Serenity Meadows Funeral Home, 6919 Providence Road, Riverview FL, with the family receiving friends one hour prior to service from 10:00-11:00am.  Burial will follow at Serenity Meadows Memorial Park.