Leon Richard LYCZYNSKI

23 JUN 1925 - 15 FEB 2015

• BIRTH: 23 JUN 1925, South Bend, IN
• DEATH: 15 FEB 2015, South Bend, IN

• MARRIAGE: 26 OCT 1946, St Marys PNCC
• EVENT: Fact: 26 OCT 1946, 50th Aniversary

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[N1811] Leo Lyczynski
June 23, 1925 - Feb. 15, 2015
SOUTH BEND - Leo Richard Lyczynski, 89, passed away Sunday, February 15, 2015 in Memorial Hospital. Leo was born June 23, 1925 in South Bend to the late Frank and Hattie Lyczynski. Leo is also preceded in death by a son-in-law, James Marina; four brothers, two sisters and three grandchildren. On October 26, 1946 in South Bend Leo married Evelyn "Evie" (Bentkowski) Lyczynski; she survives along with their children, Aurelia "Ory" Marina, Glenn Lyczynski, Kay (Joe) Ulrich, Bonnie (Ron) Kehoe, Cindy Amador, and Sharon (Jimmie Sr.) Ulrich all of South Bend; 16 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren, 7 great-great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Leo proudly served his country in the United States Navy during WWII carrying troops from ship to shore although he could not swim a stroke. He retired in 1980 from Leo and Evie's Lydick Tavern where he and his wife were the owners. Leo also was member of the PNA #83 and Army/Navy VFW #3194. He worked at Morris Bingo Hall. Leo managed the PNA softball team, umpired Mathis Little League games and played Santa Claus for many years. He also enjoyed making Polish sausage with his wife, gardening with brother, Joe and mushroom hunting. Leo was an avid sports fan and followed WHS football and girls' basketball. Leo was our "go to" taxi any time, night or day and never once turned on the meter. After retirement, Leo and his wife, Evelyn became daycare for their grandkids. Leo's final words to his wife were "down by the river side". He will be missed by all and yet never forgotten. Visitation for Leo will be 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm Friday, February 20, 2015 in ST. JOSEPH FUNERAL HOME, 824 S. Mayflower Rd. where a Funeral Service will be held at 5:00 pm at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Miller's Veteran Center c/o "Rising Veterans Fund", 747 S. Michigan St., South Bend, IN 46601. Condolences for the family may be made at www.sjfh.net. Published in South Bend Tribune on Feb. 17, 2015