Nick Leach

Nick Leach obituary

Nick Leach

Nick Leach Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Westlawn Chapel & Mortuary, Inc. - Willcox on Aug. 31, 2025.

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Nick Leach a former Willcox resident passed away at his home in Tucson on Augus 28, 2025 at the age of 62. He was born in Connersville, Indiana on March 4, 1963, to Larry Leach and Patti Ann Stroud. Nick was a retired police officer with the Willcox Police Department. He was a graduate of the National FBI Academy and had also worked for the Cottonwood Police Department and the Bisbee Police Department. Nick also served in the United States Army. He loved to hunt, fish and spending time in Mexico. One of his greatest joys were his grandchildren which he loved very much. Nick was also known to be dad to many of his kids' friends. He is survived by his sons Brandon (Chelsea) and Dwaine (Barbara) and his grandchildren Tatum, Revy, Cora, Huxlynn, Recker and Cashton. Nick is also survived by brothers Tracey and Jess Izzo and their father Gabriel Izzo who he considered his family. Preceding Nick in death was his daughter Christina, his mother Patti Ann, his granddaughter Chevy and Gabriel's wife Jerri Izzo. No services are scheduled.

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