With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Leroy I. Rice of North Tonawanda, New York, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on May 2, 2024. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

As we bid Leroy farewell, let us not mourn the absence of his physical form, but rather celebrate the essence of his spirit that lingers in the spaces between moments. For Leroy is not truly gone, but merely transformed, his energy intertwined with the fabric of the universe itself, forever dancing among the stars.

He was predeceased by : his wife Lorraine Rice; his son Craig Rice; his parents, Irving Rice and Elva Rice; and his sister Alice Kightlinger (late Stanley).

He is survived by : his children, Wendy Boyd (Daniel), Frank Rice, Dale Rice and Tricia Maerten (Gregory). He is also survived by 11 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.

A prayer was held on Thursday, May 9th 2024 at 1:00 PM at the Acacia Park Cemetery Chapel (4215 Tonawanda Creek Rd, North Tonawanda, NY 14120).

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in memory of Leroy may be made to Roswell Park Cancer Foundation Children's Ward.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
John O. Roth Funeral Home, Inc