William Rado Leighton Sr.

Childhood memories with Bill stay fast in my mind. At age 7 or 8 while playing cards in his kitchen at 4 Jackson Ave, he quipped "A royal flush is when the king flushes the toilet". In junior high, we took the bus to Summit to the coin dealer in search of large cents. Walking down the street he spied a sign for a lawyer that read S.P Lee, and immediately quipped that it must stand for "Split Pea Lee". Walking along the cat-walk over the Great Swamp in grade school and the thought of how...

Bill and I were best friends from elementary school through high school. Great memories growing up in Chatham come instantly to mind. Playing ball, ice skating, driving hither and yon, ping pong , shopping, just hanging out together, shooting baskets. He was and always will be a special person in my life. I saw him briefly at the 40th reunion, sorry now that I didn't make it to the 50th. He led an impressive life. My sincere condolences to his family and friends. Bruce

Debby,
Sending love to you this evening. You and Bill were a true team! Such beautiful sentiment on a life well lived. You took the most beautiful care of your best friend!
❤ Melinda Abell

Bill will be deeply missed by many. I worked with him for many years at GC Services and respected his extreme intelligence, calm demeanor, and sense of humor. I will most fondly remember our meetings with my husband, Wally, in his investment office at 5151. The two of them loved challenging each other to see who could recall the most "navy" specific terms. I am certain my beloved Wally welcomed Bill at his heavenly reception. Sending my deepest sympathies to Bill's entire family. Much love,...