U.S. Army · United States 
Joseph Lecak
1961
Joseph G. Lecak served the U.S. Army.
How He Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened
Patrolman Joseph Lecak was killed in an automobile accident while responding to a gas line explosion and fire in the downtown district of Homestead.
Patrolman Lecak was off duty and at home with his family when the dry cleaning store next to his apartment building exploded, causing a major fire.
He evacuated his wife and children to the home of a friend and was returning to the scene to provide assistance when his vehicle went out of control and crashed through the front window of a furniture store on East Eighth Avenue. He was transported to Homestead Hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Patrolman Lecak had served with the Homestead Police Department for 25 years and had previously served with the United States Army during World War II.
Patrolman Lecak was off duty and at home with his family when the dry cleaning store next to his apartment building exploded, causing a major fire.
He evacuated his wife and children to the home of a friend and was returning to the scene to provide assistance when his vehicle went out of control and crashed through the front window of a furniture store on East Eighth Avenue. He was transported to Homestead Hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Patrolman Lecak had served with the Homestead Police Department for 25 years and had previously served with the United States Army during World War II.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife and two sons.
Service Record
U.S. Army
Also Served
Homestead Borough Police Department
Patrolman
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