James E. Leach, 49, of East Hartford beloved son of Betty Ann (Hogan) Leach and the late Dr. John N. Leach, entered into eternal rest on Saturday (May 5, 2012). He was born in Manchester on January 19, 1963 and was a lifelong resident of East Hartford. Besides his mother, James is survived by his brothers John D. Leach Jr. of East Hartford and Paul Leach of Manchester; his sisters Patricia Leach of Vernon and Erika Anderson of Brooklyn, NY. Funeral services will be private and held at the convenience of the family. The D’Esopo East Hartford Memorial Chapel has been entrusted with the arrangements. For online expressions of sympathy please visit www.desopo.com