Born December 2, 1967 to Phyllis and Herbert Waite in Corning, NY he graduated in 1988 from Avoca Central School. LeRoy had worked at K-Mart, Key bank and Unimart.
Well known to riders of the Hat bus, he always had a friendly word for those he met.
LeRoy enjoyed walking and made friends with people he met around town. He was proud to have completed several 5k walks for local charities.
Predeceased by his mother Phyllis Waite; father Herbert Waite; Stepmother Linda Carl and his brothers Frank Waite, Herb Waite and his sister Becky Waite.
He is survived by his Brother Dennis (Diane) Waite, Sister Linda (Peter) Stull and Brothers Jim (Karla) Waite and Mike Waite. Also survived by nieces, nephews and great nephews.
A memorial service will be held Saturday June 15 at 5:00 at Hallsport Christian Church in Hallsport NY. Arrangements are being made by Bender Brown and Powers in Hornell. Condolences can be left at www.brownandpowersfuneralhomes.com, the family is being assisted by director Chester A. Gosper IV.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Alfred’s A.E. Crandall Hook and ladder.
Leroy will be missed by Alfred and Hornell area residence who were used to seeing him walking the local highways.
