LEWES - Leo John Medisch , age 60, of Lewes, Del., passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2013, at his residence surrounded by his family and friends. He was born in Dayton, Ohio, on February 12, 1953, son of the late Joseph Medisch and Phyllis (Uschold) Medisch. Leo was an executive chef by profession and was a former partner in the Back Porch Restaurant of Rehoboth Beach. He enjoyed traveling, eating and was a very avid collector and promoter of the arts. Spending time with his family and friends and enjoying a hearty laugh was most important to him. He was preceded in death by his partner, Tom Wilson; and his mother. He is survived by his father, Joseph Medisch; five sisters, Karen Crisp and husband Ed, Jolene Hill and husband John, Susan Vania and husband Bob, Jackie Paullin and husband Jeff, Jenny Fleetwood and husband George; his nephew, Mike Hill; and other numerous nieces, nephews and friends. A celebration of Leo's Life will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers contributions are suggested to CAMP Rehoboth, 37 Baltimore Avenue, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971 Please visit Mr. Medisch's Life Memorial and sign the online guest registry at www.parsellfuneralhomes.com