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Leonard Mekelski Obituary
LEICESTER - Leonard J. Mekelski, Sr., 84, of the Rochdale section of Leicester, died Dec. 25 at his daughter's home in Charlton. He was the husband of Eleanor M. (Wojciechowski) Mekelski who died in 2014.
He leaves his sons; Lenny J. Mekelski, Jr. of Lehigh Acres, FL. and Stephen J. Mekelski of Rochdale, his daughter Stephanie M. Stuart and her husband John of Charlton, four grandchildren; James Riopel of Sheffield, VT., Jenna Heguys and her husband Jose of Rochdale, Lauren Riopel of Charlton and Benjamin Mekelski of Estero, FL., two great grandchildren; Sophia & Kimberly Heguys of Rochdale, a brother Paul Mekelski and his wife Maryann of Rutland, several nieces and nephews.
Lenny once worked at the former Coca-Cola Bottling Co. in Worcester and later was a wheel packer in the shipping dept. at Norton Co., Worcester for 32 years before retiring in 2000. He enjoyed spending time with his family.
He was a member of St. Aloysius-St. Jude Parish.
Born in Worcester, he was the son of Joseph and Sadie (Ciborowski) Mekelski and lived in Rochdale for 54 years. He attended the former Worcester Boys Trade School. Lenny served his country with the U.S. Army from 1958-60 stationed in the former West Germany. He once served on Boy Scout Troop #125 Committee in Rochdale and was also its Troop Scoutmaster.
At the family's request and due to the Covid-19 restrictions, funeral services and burial in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Leicester will be held at a later date.
The MORIN FUNERAL HOME, 1131 Main St., Leicester is assisting the family with arrangements.
www.morinfuneralhomes.com.
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Bill Ekberg
February 1, 2024
Was just reminiscing about my time at Nortons back 1985-1994, Lenny and I packed wheels together, Lenny and I where the only two who knew how to pack the Big wheels, he taught me everything, what a great guy! I know this is a late entry but he is always the first person I think of when I remember my time at Nortons......very sorry for your loss.
Lauren
January 2, 2021
My dearest grandfather, I miss you so much. So many positive memories when you watched me from birth to six years old an made a big impact on my life. These last six years will always be meaningful to me. I love you an I hope your dancing with grandma in heaven
Stephanie
January 1, 2021
I miss you so very much Dad! I am blessed that God gave me such a wonderful..sweet,caring man as my father.I´ve been the luckiest lady in the world! I love you with all my heart..Will miss you deeply..until we meet again..Love,Your Sweetpea
Julie (Wood) Pengilly
January 1, 2021
Condolences to my cousins and extended family. My Uncle Lenny was a wonderful family man who other men today should look to emulate. He had a giving and generous heart, and was a wonderful role model. I always had wonderful times growing up and enjoyed our family get-togethers. May you Rest In Peace, dear Uncle. I know you have been reunited with Auntie and all you knew and loved. Heart hugs to the family.
Christine king
December 31, 2020
Lenny was like a brother to me....growing up he taught me to ice skate gave me confidence when I started to drive, always there when I needed him...the best brother in law any one could have..a wonderful family man....always there when needed.....my sis will Be so happy to join him in heaven.....God bless you my dear brother in law till we meet again..
Walter Riopel
December 30, 2020
Lenny was a great guy he was like a father to me .He had a big heart he would do anything for you . He use to come over to the house for cook outs and parties or come ride the jet ski or we worked on each other´s house we had great times together memories I won´t ever forget. One memory I remember you and mom came over after mom got her hair done and you went to take mom on the jet ski and you both fell off you got her hair all wet i never seen her so mad at you .sorry for your lost Steph, Lenny , Steve and my kids( his grandchildren)
Dianne Wood (niece)
December 29, 2020
My Uncle Lenny was a kind and wonderful man...He and my Aunt Eleanor for many many years had wonderful Christmas celebrations together with our family that I will always treasure in my heart...
Family was the most important thing to him and he will be greatly missed...
Thank you to all of you my cousins who took care of him and made sure he had the best quality of life in his golden years when he needed you the most..
He is now in heaven reunited with his wife and all of the family members who have passed for before him...
May God bless him and may his soul rest in peace... Thank you so much Uncle Lenny for loving your family the way you did and you will always and forever be in my thoughts and prayers..
You left a mark in this life that will never be forgotten...
John & Kathy Dolen
December 29, 2020
We're sorry to hear of Lenny's passing. He will now and forever join with his wife Eleanor (my cousin) in heaven.
Paul King
December 29, 2020
So sorry for your loss! He was good man and a good friend
For many year's!
Diane J Moffat
December 29, 2020
I am so sorry for your loss. Mr. Mekelski was a kind man. May he RIP.
John Riordan
December 29, 2020
My deepest condolences to the whole family, may his soul rest in peace for ever in the light of the lord
Cindy Giuffrida
December 29, 2020
So sorry for your loss. I worked with Lenny at Norton Co. He was a great person. He will be missed by so many
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