Obituary: James Leonard Lesczynski

James Leonard Lesczynski, 76, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021, in Winter Garden, Florida.

James was born in Cleveland, Ohio, to Leonard Lesczynski and Valentine Parzychowski on Feb. 10, 1944. He earned the rank of Eagle Scout from the Boy Scouts of America. He graduated from Cathedral Latin School in Cleveland. 

James married Diane Gray on Feb. 20, 1965. He received his undergraduate degree from Dyke College and his graduate degree from Baldwin Wallace University. James was actively involved in the United States Junior Chamber (Jaycees) and Rotary International and was an avid golfer, fisherman and traveler – visiting every continent. 

James is preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Diane; his sons, James Jr. and Joseph; his daughter, Jane; his daughters-in-law, Susan and Dawn; and his grandchildren, Audrey, Andrew, Bethany, Adam, Jeremy, Alana, Sara and Benjamin.

The memorial service will be private.