Normal - Donald Francis Lecca., 75, of Normal Illinois, formerly of Holyoke Massachusetts, passed away peacefully into the arms of his Lord at 8:02am on Wednesday, July 29th at Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood, Illinois, after a sudden and brief illness. He had been battling liver cancer.
His Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday August 5th, 2020 at St Patrick's of Merna Catholic Church in Bloomington Illinois, with Father Dustin Schultz officiating. There will be a one hour wake/visitation prior to Mass, beginning at 9:00 a.m. Internment will take place at Holy Cross Cemetery in Normal Illinois, immediately following Mass.
It is recommended that those in attendance please wear a mask and practice social distancing. Kibler-Brady-Ruestman Memorial Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Don was born January 3, 1945 in Holyoke Massachusetts, a son to John and Alice (ne: McGillicuddy) Lecca. He married Suzanne on October 5, 2005 at St Patrick's of Merna Catholic Church in Bloomington Illinois, she survives.
Also surviving is one son, Stephen Lecca (Jamie) of Pennsylvania; three grandchildren, Ashleigh, Mason and Jeffrey; one bother Jack (Christine) of Texas; and many dear friends.
Don grew up in Massachusetts, where he graduated from HS. He enjoyed working on his family's farm and later served his country for 2 years in the US Air Force. He served as president of his local little league and enjoyed golfing with his son. Don also enjoyed participating in Civil War re-enactment, and Cruising with his wife & friends.
He was an avid golfer, belonging to the "Front Porch League" at Highland Golf Club. He worked as an over the road truck driver for 50+ years and was also a volunteer Firefighter and first responder while he lived in Pennsylvania. Don was a member of St Patrick's of Merna Catholic Church.
Don had an incredible sense of humor, a warm caring heart, and will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to his wife Suzanne Lecca.
Visitation
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5.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM (CST)
St. Patrick Catholic Church of Merna
1001 N. Towanda Barnes Road
Bloomington, IL 61705
Mass of Christian Burial
AUG
5.
10:00 AM (CST)
St. Patrick Catholic Church of Merna
1001 N. Towanda Barnes Road
Bloomington, IL 61705
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