Joseph Louis Leonard-Peck Was Artist and Designer

Joseph Louis Leonard-Peck died peacefully at his home in West Tisbury on March 2 of a sudden heart attack. He was born on March 30, 1951 in the Bronx, N.Y. He worked as an artist, fashion photographer, and clothing designer, and traveled extensively.

He lived in Boston and New York for many years; more recently his homes were Aspen, Colo. and Martha's Vineyard. Joseph loved soccer, sailing, skiing, and was a competitive cyclist. He also deeply loved animals, especially dolphins and Abyssinian cats.

He leaves behind his wife Sheila-Kathryn (Kat) and their young son Tain Joseph. He was predeceased by his father, Milton Peck. He also leaves behind his mother Helen Peck of Scarsdale, N.Y.; his sister Mary Ellen Rogers and brother in law Peter of Manhattan; his brother Robert and sister in law Paula of Mamaroneck, N.Y., and his niece Alex Kendrick and her husband Scott and their son Cooper, of Aspen. He also leaves behind his nine cats.

Joe was dearly loved and he will be deeply missed. A memorial service will be held at the Martha's Vineyard Hospital Chapel on Saturday, March 19, at 11 a.m., with a gathering to follow.