Leonard A. Perzia

December 2, 1922 — September 13, 2010

LEONARD A. "DIKE" PERZIA, 87, of Chester, IL, passed away at 2:55 pm on Monday September 13, 2010, at Memorial Hospital in Chester, IL. He was born to the late Mike and Angie (nee:Pillitieri) Perzia on December 2, 1922 in Willisville, IL. He married Rita Klein on January 25, 1969 in Chester, IL. She survives. Leonard was a retired Plant Maintenance Engineer at Menard Correctional Center. He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church of Chester, IL. He was also a life member of the VFW Post #3553 of Chester, IL, a life member of the American Legion of Steeleville and a member of the Knights of Columbus. He served in the United States Army during WWII. Survivors: Wife: Rita Perzia Chester, IL 4 Children: Gloria (Mark) Tressler Texas Gail (Robert) Whetstone Florida Jill Lindner Florida Laura (Jim) Howie Chester, IL 1 Sister: Margaret Todaro Percy, IL 1 Brother: Jack Perzia St. Louis MO 4 Grandchildren 6 Great Grandchildren Preceded in death by: Parents, 1 Son - Samuel Petrowske, 1 Son-in-law - Terry Lindner and 1 Sister. Funeral Service: 9:30 am, Saturday September 18, 2010 Pechacek-McClure Funeral Home, Chester, IL Officiating: Rev. Gene Wojcik Visitation: Friday 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm Saturday 7:30 am to 9:30 am at Pechacek-McClure Funeral Home, Chester, IL Interment: St. Mary Catholic Cemetery Chester, IL Memorials: Glaucoma or St. Mary's Catholic School

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