He retired from General Motors after working 20 years as a tool and die maker, then as a maintenance worker for Milton Apartments in Milton, Florida.
He was preceded in death by his parents, the late John Slowiak and the late Sophia Klosek Slowiak; by his daughter, the late Patricia “Patty” Slowiak Rutherford (Lewis); and by his son, the late John Leonard Slowiak.
He is survived by his loving wife of 19 years, Raquel “Susie” Ventura Slowiak; by his daughter, Monica Slowiak Beem (James); by his brother-in-law, Cecil Ventura; by his stepson, Albert Ventura; and by his two step-daughters, Patricia “Trisha” H. McClure, and Terri Mendez. He also leaves behind three grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, ten step-grandchildren, ten step-great-grandchildren, and many friends.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a memorial in Leonard’s honor on Saturday, October 19, 2019, from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM at CELEBRATION CHURCH, 7500 W. JUDGE PEREZ DRIVE, in Arabi, Louisiana. He will be laid to rest at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please keep the family in your prayers.
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