Rita Lea Leccese

August 5, 1932 - October 11, 2021

Rita Lea (Corrado) Leccese, age 89, died peacefully at home surrounded by family on October 11, 2021. Born on August 5, 1932, in Utica, NY, she was the eldest daughter of the late Peter V. and Nelda (Rosa) Corrado. She was a graduate of Sauquoit Valley Central High School and Mohawk Valley Community College. After graduation Mrs. Leccese enjoyed her work in the drafting department of General Electric in Utica, NY where she met her husband, Frank. She was very active in the Phoenixville YMCA teaching yoga for nearly 50 years. Mrs. Leccese was also an active member of St. Ann Church. She was a devoted mother and volunteered at her children's schools and, for many years, with the Girl Scouts. Mrs. Leccese especially enjoyed skiing, swimming, walking the beach, camping, listening to music, sewing, knitting, and a good laugh. Her lifelong mission was to spread peace, health, and love for all and to all. Mrs. Leccese is survived by five children, Michael (Klaudia) Leccese of Sitka, AK, Katherine (Brian) Haslip of Troutdale, OR, Gloria Leccese of Phoenixville, PA, Davina (Robert) Gill of Beavercreek, OH, and Jeanne (Eric) Beiter of East Aurora, NY; nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and her two sisters Carol J. Corrado and Vivien P. Corrado of Beavercreek, OH. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Leccese was pre-deceased by her husband of 58 years Frank M. Leccese. Funeral services will be held at St. Ann Church, Main Street at Third Avenue, Phoenixville, PA 19460 on Saturday, October 23, 2021 at 10am. A mask will be requested to be worn when entering the Church. Burial will follow in the St. Ann Cemetery, Phoenixville. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to St. Ann Church, 502 South Main Street, Phoenixville, PA 19460; Phoenixville YMCA, 400 East Pothouse Road, Phoenixville, PA 19460; or to Brandywine Valley SPCA, 1212 Phoenixville Pike, West Chester, PA 19380. Condolences may be made by visiting www.PhoenixvilleFuneralHome.com. Arrangements are being handled by the Campbell - Ennis - Klotzbach Funeral Home, Inc., Phoenixville, PA.