Leon E. Shmorhun

Leon E. Shmorhun, 90, of Baldwin, NY passed away peacefully on April 7, 2025. He was born in Minersville, PA in 1934 to Leon Shmorhun and Fanny Shmorhun. Leon obtained his Bachelor's Degree in Music from The College of Wooster in Ohio and later achieved a Master's Degree in Music from The Manhattan School of Music. Leon was a professional violinist performing with The Wheeling Symphony, Met Opera National Company, Pierre Monteux School of Conducting, and The 7th Army Orchestra. Early in his career he performed orchestra club dates with performers such as Nat King Cole, Liberace, Johnny Mathis, Paul Anka, and Sammy Davis Jr.cIt was during his time at Manhattan School of Music where he met his wife, and love of his life, Lesia. They married on July 12, 1969 and settled on Long Island where Leon became a public school music educator. He taught string lessons first in Rockville Centre Schools followed by Freeport Public Schools for over 35 years. Leon loved teaching and continued, not retiring, until 70 years of age. In addition to teaching in the public schools, Leon taught private violin lessons and was very active in Nassau Music Educators Association and New York State School Music Association. Leon enjoyed music but also enjoyed various hobbies, especially photography. Leon loved having family slideshows to share pictures of their many vacations and family events.
Leon is survived by his wife, Lesia; and two Sons, Leon Jr.(Angela) and Nicholas; and grandchildren, Victoria and Emily.
Arrangements for Leon Shmorhun
Wake
Wednesday, April 9
4:00-6:00 PM
7:00-9:00 PM
Fullerton Funeral Home
769 Merrick Rd.
Baldwin, NY 11510
Funeral Service
Thursday, April 10
11:00 AM
St. Vladimir's Ukrainian Catholic Church
709 Front St.
Hempstead, NY 11550
Burial - Following Funeral Mass
Greenfield Cemetery
Uniondale, NY