Joseph Michael Leece
1961 - 2010
Joseph Michael Leece
1961 - 2010
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Joseph Leece Obituary
Lansing, Michigan
Age 49; passed away September 26, 2010. Joe shared his final days with his loving family and many caring friends. He was born February 11, 1961 in Lansing. He was a printing pressman in various printing houses in Lansing. Joe was also a ticket taker at Michigan State University in Spartan Stadium and Munn Ice Arena for over 25 years. He eventually became supervisor of the ticket takers. He loved the Spartans. He always had a good word and a helping hand for those that needed it. Joe loved his family and particularly his grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Gordon and sister-in-law, Shelly. Joe is survived by his sons, Corey (Shannon) Leece and Mitchell Leece; his sweet granddaughters Alaina and Emily Leece; mother, Rae Leece; brothers, Larry, Bill and Tim Leece and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and the mother of his children Lenay Leece. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Tuesday, October 5, 11:00 a.m. at the Church of the Resurrection, 1531 E. Michigan Avenue, Lansing. A private burial service will be held at a later date. Those desiring may make contributions to Ele's Place, 1145 W. Oakland, Lansing, MI 48915 or to McLaren Visiting Nurse & Hospice, 2316 S. Cedar, Ste. 600, Lansing, MI 48910 in Joe's memory. The family is being served by Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, 900 E. Michigan Avenue, Lansing.
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Shannon Goldberg
November 11, 2013
Miss you Pops!! Not a day goes by that I don't think of you and miss you dearly!! Things just aren't the same and never will be...
Carly Becker
May 28, 2013
Love and Miss ya! Its weird coming home and not seeing you sitting on he back porch, but I know your in a better place now. and even though you said you didn't like Boomer he was always sitting on your lap, and now your together again. give everyone up there a bunch of love from all of us!
Rest in Paradise <3
Nathan Reed
June 20, 2012
Joe, you were a great man. I always loved coming to Munn Ice Arena and talking to you and laughing with you. You and my dad, Todd, were pretty much the best of friends, and im glad i got to a part of that friendship. Love you Joe
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Carly Becker
April 9, 2012
- Missing someone isn't about how long it has been since youv'e seen them or the amount of time since youv'e talked. It's about that very moment when you find yourself doing something and wishing they were right there by your side .
love and miss you bunches .!
you were always their when i needed you, you were more of a dad to me than anybody else has been and i wanna thank you : )
Rest In Paradise .
-Your Girl <3
Shannon Goldberg
January 14, 2011
Morning Dad. It seems odd not watching the Price is Right with you while you read the morning LSJ and drink some OJ. Cooking is not as enjoyable. You were always proud of what I made, even if it tasted like crap, you never let on :) Hope that whatever you are doing, your happy and know that I love and miss you. I think of you more often than I let on.
Shannon
(the girl in the stupid Tigers coat)
Carly Becker
December 12, 2010
Today I looked into the sky and it was beautiful. I then realized it's because you are there. I miss you so so much?
from,your girl
Carly becker
December 12, 2010
Today I looked into the sky and it was beautiful. I then realized it's because you are there. I miss you so so much?
from,your girl
Carly Becker
October 26, 2010
their was alot to say about Joe,
he was like a dad to me,when ever i needed help he was their.
i wish he did not have to go so soon,i remember the friday befor he died was the first time i saw him in the hospital when i left and gave him a hug he tried so hard to give me a kiss,befor i went up their he would tell my mom..wheres my girl,bring the girl...i miss you joe sooo much
-Carly Becker
Candy Sklapsky
October 25, 2010
Just Missing You! RIP
Love Always,
Candy
Candy Sklapsky
October 20, 2010
Joe~ We go way back to the days on N. Francis St. introducing you to Lenay and then you and Lenay introducing Mom and Ford together. Thank you for all the memories, that is what is getting us through the hard times now, some just make me bust out laughing. You are one of a kind and will be sadly missed but never forgotten. However, you will be greeted by an ever growing number of Spartan Family and Friends. Say hello to everyone for me and the Heavens will be a little more comical now that you have joined them. You will be missed but until we meet again all my love from one of the Beeiitches from Gums and Noses.
October 10, 2010
To Micth and Corey ~ Your Dad will always have a special place in my heart, the Man that would ask for the next dance even when no music was playing. I am one of the lucky ones who got to dance with your Dad!
Love you two, from one of Pat's other Wive's! Julee O'Neill Wacousta MI
Shannon Goldberg
October 10, 2010
I miss you more every day. The kids miss their bempa. I hope you are having the best sunday wine mixer ever!!! Love you!
October 9, 2010
joe my freind and cousin I realized was there at every part of my life. from my first steps growing up across the street on magnolia,teenage trouble,all my marriages,
raising our kids together to winter canoeing on the lookingglass.we were lucky. patrick o'Neill wacousta, mi
October 7, 2010
I remember Joe as one of the guys from the east side........ the little brother to Tim....... who hung out with us on Magnolia Street, at the Corner Store, the Armory, or walking down Jerome Street to Resurrection School ........ in later years, I'd see him at the Frances St. house.
During those years, I remember seeing him always with a smile on his face, a friendly person, who everyone enjoyed being around. Now decades have passed...........................and my thoughts and prayers go out to his family. PEACE be yours, Joe!
Theresa Platte Viaches
Chippewa Lake, MI
Joe - loooking sharp with his famous "Rodney Dangerfield" pose.
Larry Leece
October 7, 2010
Michelle Bos
October 7, 2010
May the long time sun shine upon you, all love surround you, and the pure light within you guide you all the way on
Earl Sowers
October 5, 2010
Even though I haven't seen Joe in a long,long time,I still feel like I just lost another brother! He was always a great friend and I will always remember his great sense of humor. I will always remember the halloween that he dressed up as half man half woman,that was priceless!!! Hope to see you on the other side. RIP. Earl Sowers
Vicki Sowers
October 5, 2010
Dear Joe, For 12 years you were my brother in law, and a great one at that. You never stopped being uncle to Scott and Joel though. We love you and will miss you. Thank you for staying in our lives all these years. We will miss running into you from time to time. Rae, Larry, Bill and Tim you have our deepest sympathies and sincerest regrets. I know that you will miss Joe's crooked awesome smile more than anyone. If he flashed it at you he could lift your spirits. Corey I loved you tribute. Vicki
October 4, 2010
Patricia Bozack-Lett
October 4, 2010
Joe's Family my heart goes out to you, 49 is way too young to pass. I graduated from Eastern with Joe and was a friend then. It's been many many years but remember him very fondly.
Patricia Bozack Lett
Michelle Bos
October 4, 2010
shine on!
The Auvenshine's
October 2, 2010
Condelences from the Auvenshine family may you rest in peace! Our love goes out to the family!
The Tietsort's
October 2, 2010
Larry, Larry, Allison, Kelly,
We are saddened to hear of your brother/uncle Joe's passing. It nearly goes without saying that we are there for you however that is needed. Know that we are lifting up big prayers for your family. And if you haven't already, listen to a nice Divided Sky!
Peace be with you,
Bonnie Perdue
October 2, 2010
I am so sorry to hear the loss of "Uncle Joe". Special love to Larry, little Larry, Alison and Kelly at this time. You are in my prayers. Spartan fans will miss you Joe. God Bless each of you.
Bonnie and Denny Perdue
Bill Beachnau
October 1, 2010
Dear Rae, Bill and I are so sorry, it is a terrible, terrible time for you and your family. with heartfelt prayers.
JoAnn & Bill Beachnau
Rachel O'Neill
October 1, 2010
I keep thinking of all the funny things you said over the years. Most of them I can't repeat here!
My favorite ones are....
Gums & Noses...Bolognius Assault...and of course Denise Who?
You were a great uncle and friend. Say hello to Gram and Mom.
Love ya, Rachel(De-niece)
Joe, we will truely miss you.
Geoffrey Joseph Maidlow
October 1, 2010
Geoff and Tammy Maidlow
October 1, 2010
Joe, its hard to believe that you are gone. There are so many things we will miss about you, hanging out in the Mahal, talking Spartan Football and dreaming of getting to the Rose Bowl. The time we all went to the Lugnuts Game and ended up in the Dan Henry suite was one we will never forget! Thanks for all of the good times and the laughs we shared. You will truely be missed.
Michelle Bos
October 1, 2010
I can't believe you are gone! even though I haven't seen you in years I'm gonna miss you. rest in peace my friend. it's been a long road.
Patti Howland
October 1, 2010
I'm still having trouble believing that you are really gone! I never thought Egon (our dog) would outlast you! I'll miss the good times that we had, and there were many. RIP.
Joyce Farmer
October 1, 2010
I am so sorry for your loss. May the Good Lord place His tender arms around all of you and help you through this most difficult time.
September 30, 2010
Joe, We will never forget you. The help you gave us when we owned the corner store. Such great times. We will miss you, and always love you.
Fred and Tammy Miller, Crystal, Michigan
Lisa Reed
September 30, 2010
Joe,
I'm going to miss your sweet,goofy smile. You were such a great guy! I'm so happy to have known you. Rest in peace.
Love you
: )
chris marcolini
September 30, 2010
Rick Reed
September 30, 2010
I love you Joe, I have so many little talks we had, at hockey, and other places that I will keep as dear to me. You were so fun to be around, and always so good to our kids, I am lucky to have had you as a friend. Peace and love brother.
Bruce Cook
September 29, 2010
Bruce Cook
September 29, 2010
Bruce Cook
September 29, 2010
Joe & Corlo
Bruce Cook
September 29, 2010
Sasha
September 29, 2010
Joe was the only person I know who could leave a 5 minute voicemail message about absolutely nothing. Those messages were the highlight of my day. I love you now and I'll love you always.
Kimmy Molnar
September 29, 2010
I can't believe it's really true. You were so special and all I can think to say is that I feel blessed to have known you! You always made me smile and always will. I'll miss you very much! You'll always be my twin (2/11)...I love you!!
Kayla Enojado
September 29, 2010
Joe always asked me how I was doing and I could tell he really wanted to know. He always gave me crap if I wasn't listening to my parents. Joe never let me walk past him without a hug. Thanks for treating me like family Joe.
Tia O'Neill
September 29, 2010
Uncle Joe, forever my uncle Joe. I love you. Say hi to my mom and Grandma Fran for me. Don't you three go go getting into any trouble up there :-)
Dustin Smith
September 28, 2010
When Mom snatched the blowgun away from Rae (I gave it to her), said it was dangerous and she didn't want us playing with it, then promptly shot Joe in the leg. So many laughs...that was a good one.
Jami Hogan
September 28, 2010
Joe I laugh and cry at the same time when I think of you. You have been a great friend over the years and I will miss you greatly:) I know your somewhere making someone smile right now. RIP my friend I will always cherish my memories of you...
Jessica Marcolini
September 28, 2010
I love you Uncle Joe.I'm gonna miss you picking on me! You were the best! I love you.
Kelsey O'Neill
September 28, 2010
my favorite joe story is from one of the times we went canoeing. i had a broken ankle but wrapped a plastic bag over the cast and went along as usual.
at some point we made a routine pit stop and were all standing around. myself on one leg, next to joe.
randomly, without looking, he reaches over and pushes me. nothing brutal but enough to knock over someone with only the use of one leg... i fell in the mud and he turned around laughing and apologizing endlessly, forgetting that i was on crutches. we all laughed about it, and still do.
the time joe pushed a cripple down in the mud :-) good times.
My Bempa
Emily Leece
September 28, 2010
Alaina Leece
September 28, 2010
i miss you grandpa. you mean everything in the world to me.
Dad
Shannon Goldberg
September 28, 2010
corey leece
September 28, 2010
missing the crap outta you dad! tell em all I said hey! "ill see you in the next life...Dont be late"
Joan Reed
September 28, 2010
Joe
Can't get you off of my mind; what a great loss to all who knew you. You were always so kind to me; will miss your smiling face and kind words. Say hi to Shelly for me. I'm sure she greeted you with open arms as does our Dear Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Rest in peace Joe; your journey is complete now. Will miss you with only the fondest of memories. God Bless
Teresa Ramirez
September 28, 2010
I've been sitting here trying to think what to say out of all the years I have known you. There are so many lives you have touched. Thank you for looking out for my Shannon, our grand babies we share! You have always been so caring and thoughtful. There are so many times that we had shared a laugh or two. It goes to say you have always been a great friend and a big loss to all. Your missed by so many. It has been a honor to call you friend. Your missed!!
September 28, 2010
Joe Joe......All the good ole' fun times, how could we ever forget. They will never be the same without you, my friend. You have a special place in my heart....just because you were you!! May you rest in peace. God Bless...Traci Crego
Traci Sagolla
September 28, 2010
It's hard to believe you're gone Joe. One of my earliest memories is watching you play frisbee in the street on Magnolia. You will be greatly missed. My sincere condolences go out to your family and friends.
Shannon Goldberg
September 28, 2010
I love you Dad! I will miss you dearly. Life just isnt the same without you...
Bill Reed
September 28, 2010
Joe was one of a kind. I will always remember the good times with him. He was a great man, and an even better friend. My heart goes out to all who loved him.
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