Lek was born and raised in Pukë, Albania. He moved to Tirana, Albania for upper-level education. Lek obtained his education through the military school of Albania, specializing in communication. He eventually became the Head of Communication for the Ministry of Defense in Albania. In the late 1990s, he moved to Jacksonville.
Lek had three passions: family, business, and soccer. He was a wonderful husband, father, son, brother, and uncle. Lek loved watching and attending soccer games, especially with his family.
Business was his calling. Lek had a talent for creating something out of nothing. Through his determination, he climbed the ladder of success beginning from cleaning services to eventually founding his own company: LLL Services and Supply.
Lek was preceded in death by his father Gjon Lleshi, his mother Gjela Lleshi, and his brother Peter Lleshi. He is survived by his wife Flora, his children Peter and John, his seven siblings, and his fourteen nephews and nieces.
A visitation for Lek will be held Friday, August 19, 2022, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home, 11801 San Jose Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32223.
A funeral service will occur Saturday, August 20, 2022, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at St, Joseph's Catholic Church, 11757 Old St. Augustine Road #2001, Jacksonville, FL 32258.
A graveside service will occur Saturday, August 20, 2022, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at St. Joseph's Cemetery, 11874 Hood Landing Rd Jacksonville, FL 32258 United States.
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