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Leonard Koceja Obituary

Koceja, Leonard J. III "Lenny" Joined his father and aunt in Heaven June 7, 2008, age 29. Loving son of Pam (Tom) Esser. Dear brother of Kevin Koceja and Justin Esser. Beloved grandson of Maureen Young and Milton Esser. Further survived by many other relatives and friends. Lenny you will always be loved, remembered and missed! Visitation at KRAUSE FUNERAL HOME, 7001 W. Brown Deer Rd., Fri., June 13, 12-1PM. Service 1PM. Memorials appreciated to the family. INFORMED CHOICE Funeral & Cremation Alternatives 414-327-2500

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Jun. 11, 2008.

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Mom

December 19, 2024

Not a day goes by that I don't miss you. You will forever be in my heart even tho it is broken. I hope you and Justin are walking around and watching over us. Until the day we are together again just remeber I love you with all my heart.

Cousin Al

June 6, 2009

I can't believe I wasn't there for you man... you were a brother to me. You always had to make sacrifices your whole life and its because of you that I am the person I am today. I remember the day I got the news... I couldn't move. If you were watching everyone that day, you could have seen how much we all loved you. You were one of my biggest influences in my life. I have missed hanging out with you, all the movies, we've watching games we've played and all the jokes you've told. I can't believe you aren't around with us... things have become so dull around here. You were the life of the family and you will never be forgotten. If I could, I would sacrifice everything so you could be here. I will miss you always.

Latasha AKA Queenie!!!

April 21, 2009

Lenny its almost been a year since you've been gone and it seem like it was only yesterday that we lost you!! Lano still till this day cries for you and says goodnite to you as well as sariah, they are constantly bringing you up in everything that they do but i am sure you know that already it blows me away the impact that you have/had on them that i am truly grateful for you. I know your happy with god because i feel this strong feeling of contentment and peacefullness when i think of you. I just miss you and wish you were here. I love you and you could NEVER be forgotten!!!

Sariah Gonzalez

August 27, 2008

I love you Lenny... I will miss you and love God

Joe Young

August 26, 2008

Lenny I have way too many memories with you to even fit on this page. All of the movies we would watch together (sorry for falling asleep during some of them), playing poker with you nonstop, begging you to play attack of the show or something other than golf and nascar. Sitting with you for hours talking about nothing. I miss having you by my side when I would sleep over at your house but I'll always have you in my heart and I miss you every second that your not here. Love you pal.

LATASHA

July 30, 2008

I also want you to know that it was truly and honor to be your cousin and I thank God everyday that he gave us you.... I would like to thank you for all the wonderful fun memories we made together and I thank your mom for giving me the opportunities to make them memories with you!!! It was truly the happiest times of my life. Soon enough I will see you again and we can start where we left off until then homie God, Grandpa, your dad and auntie lori are lucky enough to be with you... LOVE YOU ALWAYS!!!!

Maya Gonzales

July 2, 2008

Esser/Koceja Family,
I just want to start by thanking YOU for taking me into your home & making me part of your family, it's because of you that I met Lenny and I am soo sorry for your loss.

And to Benny Blanco from da Bronx,
You were so cool and you didn't even know it. You made me laugh, you made me cry (Easter) and I will NEVER forget the times we've shared, the rides around the block on your wheelchair, or the many nights we stayed up late. I love you and I miss you soo much. And I can't wait to see you again.

DANIELLE STIMA & MAIZONET FAMILY

June 13, 2008

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Jason Dorpat

June 12, 2008

hey lenny i gonna miss you so much buddy. i'm gonna miss all the fun you and i had going to all the admirals games and brewer games i gonna miss all of that you will always be in my heart and i will never forget you i love you buddy gonna miss you so much!

Tony Young

June 12, 2008

Lenny, its me.....yeah buddy....your legacy and all that you are, will live on stronger than ever, through us who were lucky enough to observe the beautiful human being that was "Lenny". You always wondered what your purpose was and like i told you, it required great sacrifice, but your purpose is to lead us poor wretches with a strength that God would only give a man with the courage to use it. That man is you. Everyone of us will tak e a part of you with us the rest our lives ,and because of that ,will we all make this world just that much better. Your love is undying and compassion unmatched and thats what you gave me personally..So I will see you again , sooner or later, Until then man....God hold you...

Mindy Korish

June 11, 2008

You were the one to make me truly feel welcome as part of the family. I'll miss your awesome sense of humor and the endless compliments! I know you'll keep an eye on Andrew and me and help us get back on our feet. Love you forever!

Andrew lopez

June 11, 2008

I miss you already Lenny just thinking of all the fun times and long nights just hangin out talking with you most likely watching Nascar....lol I'll miss you forever buddy as a cousin and as a brother I love you Lenny.

Tuanita Nguyen

June 11, 2008

Rest In Peace LENNY
you will never be forgotten and i love you forever! Thanks for being such a special friend and i miss you! I can't wait to see you again, i love you!

Lupita Campos

June 11, 2008

We will miss you so much Lenny, I appreciated just knowing you. You touched my life and changed it for the better. You won't be forgotten and loved. Love You Lenny.

Evelyn Campos

June 11, 2008

Lenny we love you! You were such a kind person. We lost an angel here on earth.You will be missed but never forgotten.

Latasha Young

June 11, 2008

R.I.P Lenny... I love you and you will be missed dearly. Your memories live on in my Heart!!!

Alan & Tammi Young

June 11, 2008

We all Love ya Len, we will miss you deeply... Rest in peace sweetheart, your life will go on in our hearts!!!

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