At the request of the family, please wear a mask when in the visitation room.

Age 92

Leo passed away peacefully at his home in Dearborn Heights, surrounded by his family on September 21, 2021. Leo was born in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania on January 28, 1929. He was a graduate of the University of Michigan playing both football and baseball from 1947 through 1951. Leo was a proud member of the 1948 National Championship and 1950 Rose Bowl football teams and multiple conference titles in both sports.

He is survived by the most important person in his life, his dedicated wife, Gloria of 56 years; his three sons, Kenny, Michael (Susan), and Jeffrey; his two grandchildren, Cooper and Kaitlyn Koceski; his only remaining sister, Gertrude Rozanc, and countless friends from across his lifetime.

Leo was the youngest of nine children in the Koceski family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leon and Blanche; four brothers, Tony, Paul, Isadore, and Chester; and three sisters, Sophie, Stella, and Jennie.

Visitation Friday 2pm – 8pm at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home. In state Saturday 9:30am until the 10 am Funeral Service at Our Savior Polish Catholic Church. Funeral Luncheon to follow services.

In lieu of flowers, family suggests memorials to Our Savior Polish Catholic Church or the Charity of your Choice.

Family is requesting masks be worn at all times.