Mr. Leitch, 71, of Jackson, died Jan. 1, 2009, following a battle with lung cancer. He was born in Kearny and was raised in Laurence Harbor. He graduated from Sayreville High School and served in the United States Navy. Mr. Leitch retired from Hub Dental Supply in 2002 and was a past master mason at St. Stephen’s Masonic Lodge in South Amboy. He was predeceased by his father, Thomas Leitch; his mother, Jean Leitch; a sister, Barbara Clark; and a brother, William Leitch. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Linda Leitch; a sister, June Carbone, and her husband, Charles; a sister, Mary Bustard; a brother, Thomas Leitch, and sister-in-law, Hope; a daughter, Denise, and her husband, David Turrigiano; a son, Donald Jr., and his wife, Denise; and several nieces and nephews. A private memorial service will be held for friends and family, pending arrangements. Memorial donations in his name can be made to Deborah Heart and
Lung Center, Browns Mills.