Leon has lived in Collegeville, Pa since 1975, formerly of King of Prussia, Pa He served in the US Navy during the Korean War, where he received the National Defense Service Medal and the Good Conduct Medal. He received his PhD from University of California. Leon worked as a Bio Chemist with the Veterans Administration Coatesville, Pa. He was a member of the Lions Club. Leon was a very charitable man who enjoyed reading, playing hand ball, and his pets and the outdoors, He most enjoyed spending time with his family.