Anthony Charles Lekse – Elizabeth Township
Anthony Charles Lekse, 81, of Elizabeth Township, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020. He was born Oct. 15, 1939, in Russellton and was the son of the late Anthony and Mary (Metal) Lekse. He was a member of Mary, Mother of God Parish-St. Patrick Church in Christy Park, and was a retired metallurgical engineer. He received his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Engineering. Tony was a “good man.” He was a thoughtful caring person who left a positive impression on his family, friends and those with who he came into contact. He was an avid Pitt sports fan, attending many events with family members that left lasting fond memories. After his retirement, he developed strong personal relationships with his adult softball/volleyball teammates. He especially loved his breakfast time with these gentleman. He is survived by his wife of 55 beautiful years, Kathleen Piovesan Lekse; son, Anthony Patrick (Carrie) Lekse of Pleasant Hills; daughters, Erin Marie (Jonathan) Daspin of Ridgewood, N.J., and Laureen Catherine (John) Holl of Old Greenwich, Conn; grandchildren, Emily, Anthony, Joseph and Justin Lekse, Maxine, Samuel, Aidan and Lekse Daspin and Lily, Ella, Jack and Callum Holl; sister, Eileen (James) Fitzroy of Verona; and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his sister, Barbara Kleber. Friends are welcome from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020, at GILBERT FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY INC., 6028 Smithfield St., Boston, Elizabeth Township, 412-751-5000, Drew J. Gilbert, director. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at Mary, Mother of God Parish-St. Patrick Church at 10 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020. The Rev. Vincent P. Velas will officiate. Interment will follow at Mount Vernon Cemetery in Elizabeth Township. Condolences may be made at Gilbertfuneralhomeandcrematory.com.
