Mr. Leon A. Keach, of Melrose, died on Wednesday, October 5, 2008 at Salem Hospital.He was 71 years old.
Mr. Keach was born in Boston on May 10, 1937, a son of the late Leon Keach, Sr. and Gertrude (Abercrombie) Keach.
Leon was raised in Melrose and graduated from Melrose High School.He enjoyed history, loved attending Red Sox games and was a tennis player.He served his country in the US Army.Leon will be dearly missed by everyone who knew him.
Leon was the beloved father of Leon 'Tad' Keach and his wife, Pamela of Ipswich and Noelle B. Keach and her husband, James Vicedomine of Merrimac.Dear sister of Eleanor K. Stewart of Rye, New Hampshire.Also lovingly survived by 5 grandchildren and 3 nephews.