Peacefully and surrounded by his family, Vincent P. Leskusky passed away on July 31, 2023 at the age of 80.
He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 57 years Carol; children: Vincent, David (Melissa) and Daniel (Heather); grandchildren: Gabriel, Colin, Dylan, Olivia and Preston; sisters, Barbara (Joe) Hajcak and Mary Anne Leskusky (fiancé Joe Lazovia); as well as numerous relatives and friends.
He will also be dearly missed by his friends at the Holy Trinity Club and the Pottstown Quoit Club.
He was predeceased by his loving his parents: Vincent J and Mary (Lisauskus) Leskusky.
Vince graduated from Mt. Carmel High School in 1961 where he excelled in wrestling. He went on to receive his Bachelor’s Degree in Education from Bloomsburg State College and his Masters Degree from Temple University.
Vince (Zip, Coach, Teach) taught math and science at Owen J Roberts Middle School until he retired after 33 years. He was the Assistant Wrestling coach at both the Middle School and High School for many years before becoming the Head Wrestling Coach at St. Pius X High School. After retirement, Vince went to work for A.N. Lynch Company for the next 10 years.
He loved fishing with his sons, grandsons and friends, vacationing in Stone Harbor, Sea Isle City and Ocean City, NJ and spending time traveling, and enjoying a gin and tonic and great conversation with his wife and high school sweetheart, Carol.
He will be remembered for his warm smile, amazing sense of humor and charming personality.
A visitation to celebrate his life will be held at St. Aloysius Church, 223 Beech Street, Pottstown, PA at 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM, on Friday, August 4th and a Funeral Mass to celebrate his life will be held immediately following at 11:30.
Memorial Donations may be made in Vincent Leskusky’s name to Seasons Hospice Foundation, 6400 Shafer Court, Suite 700, Rosemont, IL 60018 or by visiting www.SeasonsFoundation.org.
The family wishes to send a special thank you to the staff at Open Access Hospice and the therapists from Careplex Tower Health for their care and compassion.