Lou Leskiw

Lou Leskiw passed away surrounded by his family at home on February 23rd, 2024.  He was 84 years old. 

 Devoted husband to Ivone for over 47 years; proud father to Christine (husband Justin) and Larissa (husband Kevin) and loving grandfather to Lucas, Karina, Nathan, and Blaise. 

 Lou was born in Przemyśl, Ukraine on January 16th, 1940, to Iwan and Maria (Holowenchak) Leskiw.  Lou was the oldest of three.  His siblings are brother Orest (wife Ann) and late sister Daria (Zehnder).  His family immigrated to America via Ellis Island when he was 10 years old.  He lived on farms in Maryland and New Jersey for several years and later moved to Philadelphia.  He attended Thomas Edison high school.  Lou had a passion for cars and mechanics and enrolled at the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence trade school. 

 Although Lou was not a citizen at the time, once the war began Lou decided to enlist in the United States Army in 1962.  He served as a Corporal/Specialist 4 for two years and received a Good Conduct Medal and two letters of appreciation.  He became a U.S. citizen in 1976 and legally changed his name from Lubomir to Lou.

 Lou was introduced to Ivone (Buskei) while she was vacationing in the U.S., and after 21 days, he gave her a ring and his heart to marry her.  They married on August 14th, 1976.  

 Lou loved to play golf and poker.  He enjoyed his wife’s cooking, always had a joke to tell, and cherished time with his family, especially his grandchildren.   He will truly be missed. 

Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing on Wednesday, March 6, 2024 from 6 PM to 8 PM at the Fletcher-Nasevich Funeral Home.  His funeral will be held on Thursday, March 7, 2024 at Maternity BVM Roman Catholic Church with Mass of Christian Burial celebrated at 9 AM. (THERE WILL BE NO VIEWING ON THURSDAY MORNING).

Committal prayers, with Military Honors will be held at Washington Crossing National Cemetery at 11 AM.

IN LIEU OF FLOWERS, LOU'S FAMILY REQUESTS MASS CARDS OR DONATIONS IN LOU'S MEMORY BE MADE TO FOX CHASE CANCER CENTER.

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