Leonard Michael Moritz Jr.

Leonard Michael Moritz Jr., aged 76, passed away peacefully at home, with his wife Judith by his side on September 30th, 2024, in Holiday, Florida. Leonard is survived by his wife, Judith Moritz; his brother, Michael Moritz (wife, Beth); his stepdaughter, Julie Watson, her husband Julio Gomez, and their child, Leonardo. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leonard Moritz, Sr. and Rita Rooney, and his brother, William Moritz. Born on October 25th, 1947, in Buffalo, New York, Leonard was a graduate of Maryvalle High School in Cheektowaga, and furthered his education at Buffalo State University.
Leonard proudly served in the United Sates Army from 1966 to 1969. During his enlistment, he completed Advanced Airborne Training at Fort Bragg and Ranger Training at Fort Benning. After his deployment to Vietnam, he was awarded multiple decorations, medals, badges and commendations including the Purple Heart, National Defense Service Medal, Air Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal and campaign ribbons. He received an honorable discharge. After returning home, he joined the Erie County Sheriff 's Department Marine Division. Eventually, Leonard moved to the Tampa Bay area, where he embarked on a successful career in sales and service within the recreational industries.
Leonard was passionate about his hobbies, which included hunting and fishing, golf, boating, carpentry, and cars and most importantly, cooking.
A memorial to honor Leonard's life will be held on Saturday, October 12, 2024, at Dobies Funeral Home, 4910 Bartelt Rd, Holiday, FL, gathering starting at 12 pm to 1:30 pm, immediately followed by the service.
A luncheon will be hosted by the family at the American Legion Post 173, 4550 Bartelt Rd, Holiday, FL, at 3 pm.
The family also plans to announce a future memorial in his hometown of Buff alo, New York at a later date.
In lieu of fl owers or charitable donations, the family welcomes remembrances through a monetary gift or the GoFundMe fundraiser that has been created to honor Leonard's memory and legacy. https://gofund.me/1a6570f1
The family wishes to express their sincere gratitude for all of those who have supported them during this time of loss.