Leon Alesce
August 31, 1946 - March 2, 2025
Anthony Leon Alesce passed away peacefully at Our Lady of the Lake Hospital on the evening of Sunday, March 2, 2025. A lifelong resident of Baton Rouge, Leon was born August 31, 1946, to Anthony "Tony" and Auwiece Alesce.
After attending Baton Rouge High, he served in the Army Reserves and ran Leon's Pool Hall in Southdowns. He and his father were long-time business owners of Alesce's Gulf on Perkins and Highland and later Alesce's Service Center. He loved being outdoors and through the years enjoyed fast cars, dirt bikes, fishing, boating, family vacations, yard work, watching sports, and helping friends and neighbors.
Leon is survived by his wife of 42 years Irene Smith Alesce; daughter Allison Irene Alesce; brother-in-law Randolph Smith and his wife Ruth; niece Lauren and her husband Evan Evans; nephew Randolph and his wife Megan Smith; and many cousins. Leon was preceded in death by his parents Anthony and Auwiece Alesce.
We love you and will miss your special morning greetings that were always the start of our day.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the visitation on Sunday, March 9, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Highway in Baton Rouge. A private burial will follow on Monday, March 10, 2025, at Resthaven Gardens of Memory.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to your favorite charity.
Family and friends may sign the online guestbook or leave a personal note to the family at www.resthavenbatonrouge.com
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