Leanne (McMenimen) Zukowsky Chiz

Leanne McMenimen Zukowsky Chiz, 80, passed away on Saturday, April 1 in Largo, Florida. 

She leaves behind her husband of nearly 20 years, Richard Chiz. Her first husband, Allan S Zukowsky Sr., passed away in 1995. She leaves behind her three children, Kate Lilly (John) of Saint Petersburg, Florida, Allan S Zukowsky, Jr., of Alpharetta, Georgia, and Sean Zukowsky (Dianne) of Greenville, South Carolina; her sister, Nora McMenimen Godbout (Gill) of Franklin, NH. She was a devoted Grammy to Seaver Lilly, Ryan Lilly, Jessica Zukowsky, Jude Zukowsky and Luke Zukowsky. Leanne will be missed by her dear friend, Roberta Pelkey of Lexington, MA as well as her beloved grand dogs, Kiki, Chilly and Piper. Leanne was predeceased by her brother, Joseph P McMenimen.

Leanne was born in Cambridge, Massachusetts. She was the daughter of John Leo and Anna (Corcoran) McMenimen. She was a graduate of Mount Trinity Academy and Curry College. She taught elementary education at MacArthur Elementary School in Waltham, MA, and Burgess Elementary School in Sturbridge, MA.

Leanne was an avid reader and loved celebrating holidays. She and Richard were well known for their elaborate golf cart decorations. She also enjoyed her Thursday therapy sessions - wine and trivia at one of her favorite local restaurants.

A funeral mass will be held at Saint Catherine of Siena Catholic Church, in Largo Florida on Tuesday, April 25 at 11:00 AM. There are no calling hours and burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations be may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memorial Giving, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.