Bruce Richard Leszczynski Jr., 43, passed on December 26, 2022. He was born to Bruce Leszczynski Sr. and Barbara Olson on March 01, 1979. In 1987, Bruce gained an additional father figure in his life known as Ricardo Hernandez and later became an older brother to 3 younger siblings - Ashley, Monica, and Ricky.

Later, he married Dawn Talos on August 6, 2011 and they lived together in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Together they raised 2 children Sophie and Zoey. In June 2017, Bruce and Dawn divorced but remained close friends and co-parented their 2 beautiful daughters in the years that followed.

Bruce worked at Bradley Center, the Rave, and other musical entertainment theaters as a production coordinator and was passionate about his love for music and enjoyed many free concerts of some of his favorite bands and singers.

Although Bruce struggled with his own personal demons, he was a loving and caring son, nephew, brother, cousin, uncle, father, and friend to all. Bruce will continue to be loved and missed each and every day.

"Sometimes goodbyes is second chances."

-Shinedown