Leonard J. Pesta, 71, of West Pittston, passed away on Monday, July 28, 2025 while in the care of the Wilkes-Barre General hospital, with his family by his side.
Born in Pittston, he was the son of the late John and Helen Klemchick Pesta.
Leonard was a 1972 graduate of Wyoming Area School District and a member of Corpus Christi Parish, at Immaculate Conception Church, West Pittston.
Prior to his retirement, he had worked as an irrigation specialist in the landscaping industry.
Leonard loved flowers and working in the garden. He also loved watching the Indianapolis Colts and spending time with his family.
Preceding him in death in addition to his parents was his brother John L. Pesta who died in 2022.
Surviving are his wife of 35 years, the former Barbara Ciuccio, and children, Dominick and Ryan both of West Pittston, and Maria Pesta, Dupont, also many nieces and nephews along with several great nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are invited to a visitation on Friday from 5-7pm at the Gubbiotti Funeral Home, LLC, 1030 Wyoming Ave., Exeter.
Funeral will be on Saturday at 9:00 am from the funeral home followed by a Mass of Christian burial at 9:30 am at Corpus Christi Parish in Immaculate Conception Church, 605 Luzerne Ave., West Pittston with the Monsignor John Sempa, pastor as celebrant.
Interment with Rite of Committal will be in St. Cecilia's Cemetery, Schooley St., Exeter.
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