Mark Lelekacs

Mark was born in Sharon, Pennsylvania on December 4, 1962, the son of Albert and Betty (Kulcheski) Lelekacs. He married Linda (Frye) Lelekacs on November 28, 1992.

He is survived by his wife Linda Lelekacs (Frye) and daughter Hope Lelekacs; his sister Carol Lelekacs of Centennial, Colorado; sister Beth Pelkey, her husband Kyle Pelkey and their two sons, Nicholas and Michael; Uncle Julian Kulcheski and his wife Gloria Kulcheski of Clearwater; Aunt Jean Farrell and husband Richard Farrell of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Uncle John Lelekacs of Raleigh, North Carolina and many cousins.

He grew up in Clearwater, FL, and graduated from Clearwater High School in 1981. He also attended St. Petersburg Junior College and Florida State University earning a Bachelor of Science in Finance and Real Estate. His career began at Raymond James Financial as an Institutional Stockbroker and continued his entire life working in the fund management sector.

Mark will be remembered for his avid love of sports, particularly basketball, and the many treasured friendships he gained over the years of playing. He will also be remembered for his love of all of his many pets or “furs,” as he called them- beloved dogs, cats, and horses brought him great joy throughout his life.

Most importantly, he will be remembered for his love and dedication to his family and his very special love and pride for his daughter, Hope.

Mark attended Harborside Christian Church in Safety Harbor, FL.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Ewenity Farm Herding Dog Haven (Donations can be made on Facebook or www.ewenityfarm.org) or St. John’s Episcopal Church Audio/Visual Fund (send check to 1676 South Belcher Road, Clearwater, FL 33764).

Proverbs 3:5-6

Trust in the Lord with all your heart

and lean not on your own understanding.

In all ways acknowledge him

and he will direct your paths.