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Kristopher J. Leek died in a crash on Friday, Oct. 27, his obituary says. He was 38.
Born in Morristown, Kristopher grew up in Netcong and lived in Byram Township. He also spent time in Hackettstown, Hopatcong, and most recently, Lake Hopatcong.
Kristopher had been working as a Master Diesel Mechanic Manager at Nationwide Truck Repair of Mine Hill since 2009.
He was enthusiastic about RC cars, roller skating, and picking up mechanic and woodworking projects. He had also recently joined a bowling league with his uncle and father.
Above all, Kristopher embraced his role as a devoted dad and loved spending time with his family.
Kristopher is survived by his loving wife, Julieth; his two sons, Mason and Ethan, his mother, Cindy; his father, Joe; his paternal grandmother, Rosemarie Leek; five brothers, Mike (Gillian), Joseph (Tyana), Brandon, Andrew (Ally), and Kyler (Erick); as well as several extended family members and close friends.
Tributes and condolences quickly flooded social media following Kristopher’s tragic passing:
“Tragically the family and friends of Kris Leek have lost the best Dad, son, brother, grandson, uncle, nephew, cousin and friend there is,” reads one of several tributes. “Always there to help anyone whenever they needed something. Always so much fun to be around. Fond memories of time spent together having so many laughs.”
Kristopher’s memorial was held Friday, Nov. 3 at the Bermingham Funeral Home in Wharton.
“Such a loving Dad to Mason and Ethan,” the post continues. “You could just see the pride in his eyes whenever they were around…This world isn't going to be the same without him.”
Click here to view the full obituary of Kristopher J. Leek.
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