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Obituary: Timothy Michael Leo, 46, artist and metalworker whose work shaped Philly's sound and streetscape

A devoted father, musician, Towamencin native, and co-founder of MTL Ironworks, he blended visual art, heavy music, and industrial design into a singular creative legacy

(Credit: Moore, Snear and Ruggiero Funeral Home of Conshohocken)


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Timothy Michael Leo died on June 4th, 2025 at his residence in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania after succumbing to brain cancer. 

He was born on December 10th, 1978 in Lansdale, Pennsylvania (Towamencin Township) to John (Jack) F. Leo and Melinda Edmonds Leo. 

He earned a position in the graphic design department of Relapse Records - Phila PA where his personal artwork and design adorned multiple record releases. 

He learned the craft of welding and ironwork under the instruction of Peter Reich at Peter Reich and Associates Designers, Inc. of Philadelphia, PA. Tim learned and practiced his craft in addition to industrial design, detailing, and millwright. He then went on to co-own and helmed MTL Ironworks Inc - Phila PA alongside his younger brother.

    (Credit: MTL Ironworks Inc)  


In addition to his parents, he leaves behind his 6-year-old son Abraham, his significant other, Erin Diserafino, his younger brother Matthew (Kate Burns) and numerous cousins and second cousins, all of whom he loved.

Moore, Snear and Ruggiero Funeral Home of Conshohocken, PA is entrusted with his care. Timothy’s ashes will be interred privately by the family. Timothy’s life celebration will be held at a place and time to be announced.

Timothy fiercely loved his son, his mother, his family, his brothers in blood and music, his friends and trusted colleagues at his shop and all animals. He treasured his time playing his guitar and his songwriting with his brothers




    (https://hanginghex.blogspot.com/2019/02/hxr20yr-retrospective-hxr007-minor.html)  
    Tim Leo performing with The Minor Times  

His recording credits are numerous. His personal artwork and metal craft and art adorn his home, his friends homes, artists records, and the city of Philadelphia of which he was very fond.

The family requests gifts be made in Timothy’s memory to a young musician's fund to be detailed at the life celebration.

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