LEIGH M. WEISS

December 27, 1953 - December 26, 2020

IN LIEU OF FLOWERS MEMORIAL DONATIONS MAY BE MADE IN LEIGH'S NAME TO: LIVINGSTON FIRST AID SQUAD 62 SOUTH LIVINGSTON AVENUE LIVINGSTON, NEW JERSEY 07039 or to: P.G. CHAMBERS SCHOOL 15 HALKO DRIVE CEDAR KNOLLS, NEW JERSEY 07927 www.chambersschool.org/donate/ VISITATION: SATURDAY, JANUARY 2, 2021 2PM TO 6PM STICKLE-SOLTESZ FUNERAL HOME MOMENTS OF REFLECTION: SATURDAY, JANUARY 2, 2021 5PM STICKLE-SOLTESZ FUNERAL HOME FINAL DISPOSITION WILL BE PRIVATE Leigh M. Weiss, 66 years of age, of West Milford, New Jersey, passed away on Saturday, December 26, 2020. He was born on December 27, 1953 in Newark, New Jersey to the late Clara (nee Schaffer) and the late Daniel Weiss. Leigh married Therese (nee Bergen) in 2006 and resided in West Milford, New Jersey. Leigh graduated from Livingston High School and attended William Paterson College for 2 years. He became an EMT in 1975, an American Heart Association CPR Instructor in 1980, a Certified Phlebotomist and EKG Technician in 1985, a Pharmacy Technician in 1990, and a Certified Assisted Living Administrator (CALA) in 2005. From 1982 to 1992, Leigh owned and operated Weiss Printers, a quick print shop, in Totowa, NJ. Leigh has worked as an EMT for the New Jersey Sports & Exposition Authority in both part-time and full-time capacity from June 1992 to March 2020. He worked many events at the racetrack, and the Brendan Byrne, Continental, and Izod Arenas, as well as Giant Stadium and MetLife Stadium, working concerts, and football, soccer, basketball and hockey games. He was a part-time EMT at Adamo Medical / Lifestar Response and was promoted to training coordinator teaching CPR to staff members of the nursing home services. Leigh was the Director of Marketing / Customer Services at Pulse Medical Transportation, Inc., and was responsible for the marketing and customer service for over 28 nursing homes and 5 major hospital accounts along with training staff and conducted CPR instruction for nursing home staff. Leigh started his own company, CPR Instruction by Lee teaching CPR to the nursing home industry. Leigh served on the Livingston First Aid Squad from 1975-1995 and was elected President and Captain. He will best be remembered for his quick wit, great smile, and as a stand-up guy. He loved his family, was always a gentleman, and was a great friend to many. In his spare time Leigh enjoyed playing golf, traveling, and finding great restaurants. Leigh was predeceased by his parents Clara and Daniel Weiss. He is survived by his beloved wife Therese; his two stepsons Matthew and Christopher Musto; his mother-in-law and father-in-law Josephine and Joseph Bergen; his sister-in-law and brother-in-law Cathy and Joe Picarelli; and his nephew John Picarelli. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in Leigh’s name to: Livingston First Aid Squad, 62 South Livingston Avenue, Livingston, NJ 07039; or to: P.G. Chambers School, 15 Halko Drive, Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927; www.chambersschool.org/donate/ The family will receive visitors on Saturday, January 2, 2021 from 2pm to 6pm with Moments of Reflection at 5pm at the Stickle-Soltesz Funeral Home, 187 La Rue Road, Newfoundland, NJ 07435 (for GPS use 1 Post Place). Final disposition will be private. Log onto www.sticklesolteszfuneralhome.com tribute wall to personally post your condolences, memories, photos, and videos, as well as driving directions to the funeral home.