Tony Leek Obituary

Tony Leek, of Akron Ohio died December 29, 2011 at 74 years of age. He passed peacefully in his sleep after battling an aggressive cancer for the last two months.

He is survived by five children from his first marriage, Kim Tumaniszwili, Michael Leek, Debbie Fuller, Toni Riley, Sandy Klusty; as well numerous grandchildren from the above. He is also survived by four children from his second marriage, Brett Leek, Chad Leek, Dustin Leek, and Blake Leek; as well as his admirable girlfriend, Moi Mosher.

Tony was born November 20, 1937 to his parents, Harold Leek, and Esther Lipari. He was raised in Akron, and went to Ellet High School. He graduated in 1955.Tony was a lifelong resident of Akron, Ohio. He was a hardworking man who owned his own trucking businesses. He owned and operated Leek Materials, Leek Trucking, and other various businesses from the mid 1950's to the late 1990's. In his later years he shared time between Akron and his family estate in Elizabeth, W.Va. He was an avid outdoorsman and loved to fish and hunt.

Per his request: He will be cremated and his ashes set asunder on the family estate in Elizabeth, West Virginia in a private family ceremony. A public memorial service will be held Tuesday, January 3, 2012 at 2 p.m. at Newcomer-Farley Funeral Home, 131 N Canton Rd., Akron, Ohio 44305, 330-784-3334. The family will be receiving guests in the hour prior, (1 to 2 p.m.) at which point there will be a short memorial service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Gerson Institute for Alternative Cancer Treatment, in Tony's name. He will be missed!

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Published by Akron Beacon Journal on Jan. 2, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Tony Leek

8 Entries

Chuck Snowden

January 19, 2012

Tony was my friend for many years and he was a honest, hard working, resourceful man. I visited his home in W.Va. and was truly amazed at what he had accomplished ! He built a log cabin from trees he cut on his own property. He poured the concrete slab, wired the house and plumbed it. He learned how to build a log cabin and, unless you have seen his, you can't imagine how solid and well built it was.
Each log was nested onto the one beneath it. The top log was coved out to rest ontop of the bottom log. Then a groove was cut down the center of each log and a 1X4 was insereted into that slot. Then the top log was placed on the 1X4. There was no mud between logs ! There was no need for mud !
Tony built a deck beside his cabin and in front of the cabin he built, or should I say dug a pond. I would say the pond was probably 4 or 5 acres and had running water, so it was never stagnant.
Across from the pond was a stand of trees and there he placed a salt lick. One evening we were sitting on his deck when deer came down to lick the salt and to get water. He said that on more than one occasion he shot a deer across the pond, which he dressed and ate. Easy way to hunt !
Tony built a barn for his equipment and trucks and bought used telephone poles for this project. He also built a saw milll! He used it to square up trees that he dropped on his property and sold to furniture manufacturers, mostly in SE Asia.
There was literally nothing Tony could not do ! When he was in the trucking business he often rebuilt engines, transmissions, what ever needed to be done.
Tony was a hell of a guy and I miss him already. I spoke to him in early Dec. when he told me of his illness. I planned to visit him in mid Jan. but he did not make it that long, I am sad to say.
My sincere condolences to Moi and his family. We have lost a fine man.
Chuck Snowden

January 3, 2012

To Tony's Family, I'm so sorry to here about him. He was one of best cousins to dance with. I remember the partys his parents had. I'm a cousin his mother was my mothers neice. My best to all of you. God be with you and yours Marie Verde Karl

pamela clemons

January 3, 2012

May God watch over you moi and always think of the good times, he is in Gods hands and free of all his sickness, lov and peace to you , pam clemons, marsha sister..God Bless.

Bill & Karen Parsons

January 3, 2012

Chad and the rest of the family, Please accept our sympathy and prayers. RIP Tony.

Thelma (Fitts) Cable & family

January 2, 2012

Sandi & family,
I'm sorry to hear of your dad's passing. I'll always cherish the fun childhood memories of us running around at your dad's garage on Gilchrist Rd. and how he gave the McDonald's drive thru lady a great line....ha ha. God broke the mold when he made your dad and may he rest in eternal peace. May God bless you all with comfort & strength.

January 2, 2012

My sympathy to all the loved ones in Tony's life. His legacy will live on through you. So sorry I am unable to attend his memorial service, but thankful for our conversation just a few weeks ago. May all your wonderful memories help you celebrate a life well lived. He will be missed by so many.

Rae Rotondo Calli
Peoria, Az

Richard Siers

January 2, 2012

He was a lifelong friend of mine. We grew up in Akron together. My deepest sympathy to his family.

Laura Duffy's

January 2, 2012

Moi, I am so sorry for your lose, Tony was a good man he will be deeply missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you and yours.

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