Lee Elchak, 56, of Denver NC passed on February 4, 2017. Born on June 7, 1960, in Bradford County, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Leo & Dolores Elchak. Lee was an Engineer for AT&T for over 20 years. He earned his Bachelors Degree at Wilkes University in Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania.
Lee enjoyed boating and wake boarding with his son, Justin. He was a fan of summer activities and Caribbean vacations but also enjoyed snow skiing and being young with his son by trying to Snow Board. But most of all just loved being home with his family, as Lee was the most wonderful husband and father. All who knew or met Lee, loved him and said they never ever saw him with out a smile.
He is survived by his wife, Sue Ann Elchak; son Justin Elchak; sisters: Deborah Elchak, and Pam Elchak Musser and husband Craig Musser
nieces Michele Richardson and husband Christian Richardson and Shauna Dunham; great niece Ava Richardson and great nephew Christopher Doyle
The Celebration of Life Services for Lee Elchak, will be held at Denver United Methodist Church at 3910 N Highway 16 in Denver NC. 28037 on Sunday February 12th 2017 at 3:00PM.
Donations in Lee’s memory can be made to Denver United Methodist Church.
The Good Samaritan Funeral Home, Denver, is serving the Elchak Family
So sorry to hear of Lee’s passing we all were good friends when he lived in Lopez. My brother Roy Meyer ran around with him for years !!! Our sincere condolences!!! Bless all of the family !!! Thinking of you all !
So sorry to hear of Lee’s passing. I knew his parents well and remember him when he was living here in Sullivan County.
Lee was my sanity check buddy at work and will be dearly missed. We never met in person, but he talked dearly about his wife and son often. They were the love of his life and I am so sorry for the loss of a great husband and father. He was so ready in 4 years to just get out of the rat race and completely enjoy time with family. Lee had never taken as long a vacation as he did at the end of December 2016 and he greatly enjoyed it. His sudden loss is saddening, but it for sure puts in perspective than none of us are promised tomorrow. Take peace in knowing that Lee lived a good life even though it was cut way too short and he is in a better place today. Our prayers are with the Elchak family during this time of mourning of a great man.
Loving husband. Devoted father. Heartfelt friend. A life well lived. None could be more true of anyone other than Lee. I will best remember Lee for his big heart, big smile and his love of life. He had more fun than anyone but was always calm, cool, and collected. He was generous with his time, and a great role model to children. I’ll never forget his patience when he taught our daughter to water ski – hundreds of attempts but he would not give up until she finally got it. He loved to be in the company of friends and was the core of our “lake crew”. Some of our fondest memories are from Sue and Lee’s Tiki bar parties, never complete without his signature margaritas and mud slides. He will be sorely missed.