With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Leroy Odell Dease of West Haven, Connecticut, who transitioned on Friday, December 2, 2022 at the age of 77.
He was predeceased by his wife, Beverly (Gibson); parents, William Dease, Sr. and Marie Dease; and siblings, William Dease (Regina), Evelyn Dease, and Trula Green (Franklin). He is survived by his son, Lee Dease (Robin); daughter, Audra Boyd (Gerard) of Georgia, Michelle Reed, and Sidena Polmas; grandchildren, Nykira, Jarell, Ryan, Micah, Nazare, Isaiah, Skyler; his siblings, Magalene Dease, Queen Funnye (Ray), Joe Dease (Mollie), Ervin Dease (Claudia) and Vincent Dease (Wanda). He is also survived by close companion, Mary Vanderhorst and numerous relatives and friends.
A celebration of his life will take place Saturday, December 10, 2022 at 11:00 AM at Christian Union Full Gospel Outreach Ministries, 426 Washington Ave, West Haven, CT 06516. Friends may call Saturday at the church from 10:00 – 11:00 AM. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, family and friends are welcome to express their condolences by donating to the Dementia Society of America, in memory of Leroy Dease. Services by Howard K. Hill Funeral Services, 1287 Chapel St, New Haven, CT 06511.