John Leshinski, 86 of West Springfield passed away peacefully on December 20, 2023 with his family by his side. John was born on January 10, 1937. John graduated high school from Cowing in West Springfield. John worked many years at Peter Pan and the Longmeadow School System. John met his wife Barbara and they went on to have three children. John and his wife were long time members of Immaculate Conception Church and later on St Thomas. John loved his wife’s homemade spaghetti sauce and star bread. John enjoyed going to the beach, attending car shows, working outside in his yard, and dancing and listening to music; especially Elvis Presley. John is survived by his loving wife of 63 years Barbara Leshinski, his sons Rick Leshinski and Darin Leshinski and his granddaughters Tiffany Mattson and Autumn Leshinski. John is predeceased by his daughter Donna Mattson (Leshinski), his brother Robert Leshinski and his mother Thelma Brumley. A small service will be held at St Thomas cemetery for immediate family.