LEECH, CHARLES J (Chuck) of Braintree MA. Chuck, a cancer survivor, passed away
peacefully on June 22, 2025, after a long and courageous battle with Parkinson’s Disease.
Chuck was born on February 5, 1941 in New York City to Victor Harrington Leech and Betty
(Chetneki) Leech. The family lived in Pittsburgh, PA for five years before moving to Dallas, TX. Chuck graduated from Dallas Jesuit High School and earned a Bachelor’s Degree at the
University of Texas—Arlington. He served as a 2nd Lieutenant in the Texas Army National
Guard and the U.S. Army Reserves. Chuck worked at Liberty Mutual for 40 years. He was
Director of Liberty’s Surety Underwriting team when he retired.
Chuck was a kind, compassionate and loving man. He had a wonderful sense of humor and
loved to make people laugh (joking Uncle Charley). He enjoyed bicycling, hiking, swimming, motorcycling, music, art and literature; and, he was a skilled chess player always looking for the next challenge. He was devoted to his immediate family, as well as his extended family through marriage, and was a true friend. Some of his children’s favorite memories of him include camping and hiking trips in the NH White Mountains, sing-a-longs with their dad on guitar, and long walks together through Boston, Cambridge and along the shore.
Chuck is survived by his devoted wife Kathleen Leech of Braintree MA, his treasured children Christopher Leech of Cambridge MA, Jane Leech and her partner Jonathan Jenkins of Sharon MA, Susan Strate and her husband Joel Strate of Williamsburg MA; his beloved grandchildren Charles Strate, Kay and Clara Jenkins, as well as his nephew Ken Ball and wife GiGi of Colleyville TX, niece Sarah Brandon and husband David currently residing in Portugal, nephew Charles (Chach) Voas and wife Elizabeth Baldwin of Annandale VA, as well as grand -nieces and -nephews, and his brother-in-law Charles Voas.
Chuck was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Sarah Voas, and his nephew Victor Ball.
Chuck chose to have a private graveside service and interment with family only in attendance.
Donations may be made to the American Parkinson Disease Association in memory of Chuck.