Born in Gnivan, Ukraine, he resided in Vinnitsa, Ukraine until 1993, when he and his family immigrated to the United States. They lived in Boca Raton, FL before relocating to Long Branch, NJ.
Prior to retiring, he spent his career as a computer hardware engineer. Leonid was a true Renaissance man - a lover of music, history, and all forms of learning. He loved sharing his knowledge through conversations and stories, which will echo throughout his family for generations to come.
He was predeceased by his parents, Boris and Clara Tatarchuk.
Surviving is his loving wife of 45 years, Natalya; 2 daughters: Anya and her husband David, and Katya and her husband Anthony; 4 grandchildren: Benya, Katya, Elliot, and Dominic; and his brother, Alexander.
A funeral service will be held for Leonid on Friday, November 22, 2019 at 10:30AM at Bloomfield-Cooper Jewish Chapels, 2130 Highway 35, Ocean. Interment will immediately follow at Mt. Sinai Cemetery, Marlboro.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Leonid's name to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.