MONCZKA, Leonard Joseph - Of Toronto, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family, on April 15, 2020.
Husband to Phyllis (Raychert), son of Andrew and Rose (Gorski), brother to Alice, father to John (Shannon Teskey), Paul (Monica Kennedy) and Carol (Bill Plenderleith), grandfather to Teri (Trevor), Seth, Samantha (Tim), Bryan (Shelley), Reed, Kevin (Eve), Mark and Gray.
To say that Leonard lived a long, full life would be an understatement.
To say he was deeply loved would be an even bigger understatement. He was born on October 30, 1926 in Hamilton, Ontario. He had many affectionate nicknames like Len, Lenny, Uncle Lenny, Grandpops and good old Dad.
Len and Phyllis were married at the St. Ann Parish Roman Catholic church in Toronto on May 21, 1949.
That's over 70 years! He was a quiet and patient and loving husband and father.
A man more of actions than of words.
Nothing was too challenging for him to tackle.
With the un-ending help and compassion of many doctors, care-givers, friends and family, especially Phyllis, Dad overcame his health challenges time and time again.
He was like the proverbial cat with nine lives. More importantly, his ability to cope and recover from his struggles was an inspiration to all those around him.
He truly loved life right up to the end. Grandpops will be greatly missed.
Special thanks to the doctors and staff of the Scarborough Health Network, Birchmount Hospital.
Leonard will be cremated but a Roman Catholic Funeral Mass and interment will be delayed until the world is a more friendly place.
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