Leo Binkowski, 73, son of late Leo S. and Helen (Bartaka) Binkowski; Brother of Dennis (Ivy) Binkowski; Father of Olivia and Joseph; Ex Spouse of Gina DeSio; Significant other of Cynthia Trautsch; passed away early morning on October 26th due to a massive heart attack. Leo was brought into this world on October 21, 1948 born in Chicago, IL. Leo graduated high school from Holy Trinity School in 1966. Where he then headed to Texas graduating with academic honors from St. Edward’s University, majoring in Mathematics in 1970 while taking his first vows to become a brother at Holy Cross Notre Dame in 1968 and continuing his path in the brotherhood until 1976. Leo decided to leave the brotherhood and follow a non-religious career path of teaching. He inspired and molded the young minds of many students. He worked at Rhodes School (River Grove) from 1978 teaching Math and Social Studies and retired in 2010. Leo was a very bright and intelligent man who enjoyed solving all sorts of puzzles like crosswords, Sudoku, board games and computer games. He enjoyed keeping his mind sharp and activated. Leo loved being outdoors and the activities that came with it, bike riding and playing tennis, coaching sports and traveling when he could. Aside from his strong-willed personality there were many other different sides of Leo, one loving that touched many with his great sense of humor, using puns and writing jokes (dad jokes included). He could cheer people up with his laughter and his contagious smile. Leo was a man of many talents and gifts. He marched to the beat of his own drum. He will never be forgotten and those touched by him, will carry on his legacy. Please come join us in honoring Leo Binkowski’s life, there will be a service held at Bormann Funeral Home, Melrose Park, Illinois; from 1pm – 3pm. (1600 Chicago Ave, Melrose Park, IL 60160) We hope you will join us.