November 19, 1934 - July 3, 2022
Leon John Bochenski Jr., age 87, of Saint Petersburg, Florida suddenly passed away at his home on July 3, 2022. Leon was born in Buffalo, NY, November 19, 1934, the youngest son of the late; Leon John Bochenski, Sr. and his wife Helen Marie Bochenski (Serwinowska).
Preceded in death by his brothers; Bernard L. Bochenki, Sr., Francis Bochenski and Eugene V. Bochenski.
After finishing high school he joined the U.S. Marine Corp. to experience the world and all it had to offer. Leon's Marine Corp. career spanned across the globe from his early age of enlistment, March 20, 1953 to his retirement as a Chief Warrant Officer and as an Air Support Control Officer on September 30, 1975.
During his career he earned many decorations to include; A Good Conduct Medal with 2 stars, Bronze Star with "V", Navy Unit Commendation, Combat Action Ribbon, Navy Commendation medal with "V", Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal with 1 star, Presidential Unit Citation, National Defense Service Medal with 1 star.
While serving 3 tours in Vietnam from July 7, 1965 to November 22, 1969, he earned the Vietnam Campaign Medal with 60-letters of appreciation, Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with palm and frame, Vietnam Service Medal with 8 stars, RVNMUCCAC1 1st Class with palm and frame.
Honors, ribbons, medals and awards during his active service life in the USMC were the extras of his achievements. Serving as a proud Marine in his lifetime was his personal achieving goal. The Friends and families he connected with over the years is what meant so much more to him.
After his retirement, he traveled from state to state living out experiences that helped many. He took on many odd jobs, everything from a cook, to a pig farmers helper and proud of it all. "SKI" dedicated his time to the continual help of others. He very much enjoyed accomplishing the harder things. Everyone needed help during tax time and he was honored and willing to assist, to make their tax time less stressful and burdensome. He very much enjoyed saying "you’re done for another year". He always found a lineup of friends in need before April 15th. His focus on making others smile was generous and enjoyed by many.
As the years went by he settled for more music, less dancing, more feasts, less walking and many, many, more moments of creative laughter. The loved ones of all his friends and families will remember SKI'S encouraging words and the strong values he lived by. His last years were at Brookdale, West Palm Beach, FL, Where, he spent hours enjoying the company of "The Puzzle Kings", this time was daily spent, making the pieces fit!
Don G., it will be up to you now to continue what was started and recruit new followers to a peaceful, enjoyable creative past time and hobby of thought, search and completion.
He will be remembered fondly by the many roles and duties performed serving God and Country. He is survived by many nieces, nephews and friends. His eternal resting place will be at South Florida National Cemetery, Monday July 18, 2022 at 2:30 pm, Military Honors will be rendered.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.beachmemorial.com for the Bochenski family.
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