Kevin Leyden

Kevin Leyden obituary, Brigantine, NJ

Kevin Leyden

Kevin Leyden Obituary

Published by Keates-Plum Funeral Home on Jun. 6, 2016.
Kevin Leyden, 66, of Brigantine passed away suddenly on Monday June 6, 2016. Kevin was born in Philadelphia. He was a graduate of Monsignor Bonner High School class of 1967. He proudly served his country in the US Air Force during the Vietnam War. He was a retired mortgage banker, an avid sports fan and a Lifetime Member of the VFW and the DAV. Kevin is survived by his beloved wife Elizabeth Ann (nee Arndt), his mother Mary Leyden (nee Coll), his stepson Barry Baltrunas and his grandsons Barry and Oliver Baltrunas. He is also survived by his sisters Marianne Holt (Michael), Julia Leyden, Monica Cipolla (Joseph), and his brother Brian W. Leyden (Colleen). Relatives and friends are invited to attend Kevin's Life Celebration and visitation on Thursday June 9, 2016 from 10 to 11am at St Thomas Church, 8th Street and Brigantine Ave, Brigantine. Memorial Mass will follow at 11am. Interment will be private at the family's convenience. The family requests in lieu of flowers please send donations to the Fisher House Foundation, 111 Rockville Pike #420, Rockville, MD 20850 or St Judes Childrens Research Hospital, 501 St Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1942. Family services by Keates-Plum Funeral Home, Brigantine.

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Tony Caravello

June 12, 2016

I am really sad to hear the news, Kevin was a great person and a great friend, my prayers go out to Kevin's family.

Barbara & Joe Corcoran

June 9, 2016

Kevin was on the plane bound for Vietnam in the early 70's that crashed in Alaska. I will never forget the AP photo of him carrying a passenger to safety after the crash. My cousin was not as fortunate to survive the crash, but every time that I ran into Kevin in Brigantine or Drexel Hill, we would remember that tragic day in November. I did not know Kevin at the time of the crash, but it came to my attention that he was a good friend of my husbands cousin. Such a nice guy.

Dawn Stuempfle

June 8, 2016

My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Leyden family during this difficult time.
My condolences to all of Kevin's family and friends.

Ann Knott

June 8, 2016

Ralph and I send our condolences to all of Kevin's family. We are very grateful to have known him and worked with him for many years on the Philadelphia Stock Exchange. He was a great person and will be missed by all!! Ralph and Ann Knott

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