Leon F. Niemczyk Jr.

Leon “Leo” Francis Niemczyk Jr., age 88, of Port St Lucie, Florida, passed away on September 24, 2025.

Born in Huntington, New York, Leo grew up on his family’s farm in Bethpage on Long Island. As a child, he enjoyed pheasant hunting on the family farm before it was sold after World War II. He graduated from Farmingdale High School, where he was a proud Daler and played linebacker on the football team, maintaining lifelong friendships with several classmates. As a teenager, he also caddied on the famed Bethpage Black Course and developed a lifelong love of golf. He enjoyed playing guitar, listening to country music, and was known by family and friends for his unique sense of humor.

Leo attended Hofstra College before embarking on a distinguished 35-year banking career. As a Vice President and commercial loan officer, he worked with notable clients including the Houston Astrodome and Braniff Airlines. Later, he transferred from Wall Street to Jericho, New York, where he became known for negotiating deals with customers on Long Island’s most exclusive golf courses. He retired at age 62 and moved to Port St. Lucie, Florida, where he spent his retirement playing golf and enjoying time with friends and family.

After marrying his beloved wife, Carolyn, they discovered a shared passion for sailing. Over the years, they owned several sailboats and enjoyed family vacations that included three-week cruises along Long Island Sound and trips from Greenport, New York, to the coast of Maine.

He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Carolyn Niemczyk; children Nancy Niemczyk and son-in-law Myron, Leo Niemczyk and daughter-in-law Denise, and Caryn Reid and son-in-law Danny; sister Carolyn Mule and her husband Joe; and grandchildren Emma, Brooke, Orion, Peggy, and Caleb. He was preceded in death by his father, Leon Francis Niemczyk Sr.; mother, Emma Niemczyk; brother, Kenneth Niemczyk; and sister, Audrey McGunnigle.

Leo will be remembered for his dedication to family, his love of golf, sailing, and music, and the joy, warmth, and laughter he shared with all who knew him.

Services are under the care of Haisley Tribute Center in Port Saint Lucie, Florida, and will be held privately by the family.