Dante Leake, 57, of Petersburg, VA, passed away November 7, 2025.  He was born to Ivan and Gloria Leake Hill.  He was the proprietor of the Upholstery Workshop on Bank Street in Petersburg.

He was a United States Army Veteran. He loved to have fun and had a passion for Anime. He was very tech savvy, and a true comedian at heart.

Dante is survived by his mother, Gloria Leake Hill (Bernard); a daughter, Kayla Salamone of Petersburg; a son, Marcus Leake of Richmond; grandchildren, Kay'maya Johnson, A'meila Johnson, and Godess Iya Ruffin; a sister, LaCher Leake; one aunt, Beverly Christian of New York; one uncle, Michael Leake of New York; and numerous cousins, other relatives and friends.

A memorial service will be held 11:00 A.M., Saturday, November 22, 2025, in the Chapel of J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA.

J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911, watch the funeral services live online at www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.