Obituary of Leonard J. Frycek

LEONARD J. FRYCEK Age 64 of Elmira , NY formerly of Horseheads,NY passed away on Thursday October 19, 2017 at The Arnot Ogden Medical Center . Leonard was born December 5 , 1952 in Elmira , NY the son of the late Frank and Harriett Miller Frycek Jr. He was a graduate of Horseheads High School Class of 1971. Len was a Vietnam Veteran serving his country with The U.S. NAVY and a member of The Horseheads American Legion Post # 442 and The Vietnam Veterans of America . He loved farming and his John Deere tractors and was a member of The N.R.A. In addition to his parents , Leonard was pre-deceased by his brother Joseph Frank Frycek on September 12 , 1986 and his sisters Shirley Hall on May 23, 1997 and Beth Klesa on February 9 , 2015 . Len was a mould maker at Anchor Glass in Elmira Heights , NY for many years. The family would like to give a Special Thanks to his Brothers and the Anchor Glass Mould Shop . Len loved his family and friends and treasured the time he spent with them and always appreciated "Great Action". Len is survived by his sons: James D. Frycek and Michele Allen of Horseheads , NY , Jason Frycek and Amie Keller of Big Flats , NY and Michael Frycek and Liana Pineua of Lodi, NY ;daughter : Christina Briggs of Coudersport , PA ; grandchildren : Alex Frycek , Jayden Frycek , Hunter Frycek , Caleb Frycek , Elliot Frycek , Nathaniel Briggs , Brody Briggs , and Isaiah Briggs ; sisters and brother-in-law: Fay and Leon Mayshak of West Palm Beach , Florida and Barbara Frycek of Newfield , NY ; brother and sister-in-law : Ronald and Judy Frycek of Horseheads , NY ; several nieces, nephews , cousins , and a host of caring friends. It was Len's wishes that there be no prior calling hours. Relatives and friends are invited to attend Len's Gravesite Services on Tuesday October 24 , 2017 at 11 AM at Woodlawn National Cemetery 1825 Davis Street Elmira, NY where Full Military Honors will be accorded Mr. Frycek. In lieu of flowers , please remember Len through memorials to The Bentley-Trumble American Legion Post # 442 71 Old Ithaca Road Horseheads , NY 14845 or The Vietnam Veterans of America 1200 Davis Street Elmira , NY 14901. Arrangements are entrusted to the LYNCH FUNERAL HOME 318 WEST BROAD STREET HORSEHEADS , NY . Words of Condolence and Memories may be shared at www.lynchsfuneralhome.com .