Obituary
On July 6th, 2022 Reverend Peter J. Leddy Sr of 1208 Lakecrest Drive, Apopka, Florida passed following a brief illness after a fall requiring surgery. He was also a veteran.
Pete Leddy was a man of many interests and talents, but as we reflect on his life, the thing we always come back to is love.
Pete loved his family. He was married to Carol (Smeltzer) for 58 years. Father of four, Mary Franks, Ruth (Mike) Conner, Joe (Kelly) Leddy, Harvey (Amanda) Leddy. Grandfather of eight, Michelle, James, Kayleigh, Collin, Rebecca, Rachel, Jax, Stephen. Great Grandfather of five, Maddie, Jackson, Sawyer, Aria, and Madden. There was a tenderness that endured between Pete and Carol, “In good times and in bad,for richer or poorer, in sickness and in health” were vows made and vows kept. Pete supported all of his children despite their occasional poor decision making. He let his children try, even if it meant that they would fail. He believed in conversation, not argument, His love extended to his collection of “out-laws”, the spouses of his children. His grandchildren were a source of great pride, he developed unique relationships with each that were as unique as the children themselves. To his family Peter was a guiding hand as his children were allowed to find their own paths, sometimes with a nudge, sometimes with a shove, but always with love. Husband, Father, Counselor, Champion, Disciple of Faith, Teacher, Mentor, & Friend. He will be missed.
With great admiration and respect--and love,
Ron Wyrick (Semi-retired pastor, West Marva, Shenandoah)
I'm so sorry to read of Pete's passing. He was a giant! He was the best DE WestMarva ever had and his mouth and mine were too often expressing similar thoughts and ideas. I spent many hours in his office in Oakland talking stuff about ministry possibilities and the Church and life in general. I can't tell you what memories I have that are so very sweet! It was from his mouth that I first heard these phrases, "why aren't you ordained" and "bapti-costal". He often wished the COB had "bishops" instead of DE's so he could crack some heads together. (His words, not mine.) Then when we came back to Shenandoah and he was at Elk Run he honored me more than you know when he asked me to install him to his pastoral office there. I'd never done it before and never since, to be honest, but it was the highest honor he could have afforded me. In many ways, Pete Leddy was my mentor. I dearly loved him! These memories are sweet. May God bring you much comfort in knowing he impressed so many.
"Big" Joe and Sharon
Please know that all of you are remembered in this time of memories! We hope your good memories will continue to give you comfort! Sincerely, Leah and Bryan Harness