Leonard J. Szalkowski Obituary

In loving memory of Leonard J. Szalkowski of Dunkirk, New York, who departed this world on February 12, 2026 at the age of 87. Leonard leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Joseph Szalkowski and Florence Szalkowski (Gawronski); his wife Sally Apthorpe; his sister Mary Jane Campese; and his granddaughter Nicole Eckstrom.

He is survived by: his children, Rebecca Eckstrom (Robert), Lynn Pearce (Cliff), Carl Szalkowski and Lee Szalkowki (Jennifer); his grandchildren, Alicia Green (Jake), Nathan Eckstrom (Kayleigh), Luke Eckstrom (Sara), Nicholas Eckstrom (Heather), Jordan Eckstrom (Evelyn), Elijah Eckstrom (Maggie), Kristen Nixon (Erik), Megan Sabljakovic (Ermin), Andrea Perry, Brandon Perry, Laura Szalkowski, Cody, Katelyn and Mikayla Falkner; his great grandchildren, Avery, Aria, Arabella Green, Landon, Raegan, Addison, Tristan, Greyson Eckstrom, Lucian, Lorelai, Lochlann, Lennox Eckstrom, Elliott, Theodore Eckstrom, Preston, Kaleb, Logan Nixon, Eli Sabljakovic, William, Ella and Isabella Falkner; and his great great grandchild Maia Nixon.