Birth date: Jan 22, 1941 Death date: Oct 13, 2024
Leon G. Wilczynski, 83, of Covington, Louisiana, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, October 13, 2024. Lee was born on January 22, 1941, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to Alex and Leone Wilczynski. He graduated from West Cathol Read Obituary
My favorite quote by Leon when he was asked why he is still working.
His reply:
"I'd rather make money than spend money".
Straightforward logic. BTW I'm still working at 72...Leon told me to.
And he's a gentleman, a man of his word.
The world lost a good one.
-Joe Savarese
Leon and I formed the four roses quartet in high school. Our friendship has lasted over sixty years. Leon was a true friend and I will miss him.
Tom Mooney
Our family was blessed to know Lee for 20+ years as parishioners of OLL. Via his friendship, speaking and writing, DISC profiling, egg roll dinners, Christmas candy and endless hours of mentoring in Toastmasters, Lee truly shared his values and beliefs. Peace and comfort to Elaine and family.
Our most sincere condolences to Elaine and her family. Lee was a great neighbor and an endless source of information and inspiration.
Thomas and Lisa Rodenkirch
It's difficult to put into words all that Lee has been throughout the 20+ years that we have been friends: exceptional family man, devout, fast friend of many, entrepreneur, mentor, salesman, author, cook (especially Polish and egg rolls), public speaker, story teller, singer, philanthropist, national recognized expert in sheet piling - in short a modern renaissance man. Three days before his untimely passing and as he was driving me to the airport, he was wondering whether to start a new venture - just to try new challenges. Many have been blessed by knowing him and will miss his physical presence, but not his spiritual one. He was the epitome of true friendship.
I can think of no better way to memorialize him than with a gift to Manresa, which he attended each Spring for many years.
