Leah Auricchio, passed away on the morning of October sixth; losing her battle with cancer. She was surrounded by friends and loved ones. A strong and courageous woman, this may have been only the second battle she had ever lost. The first was her battle with active addiction to which she surrendered over thirty years ago. Leah spent the rest of her life clean and helped countless others to do the same. She became friend, mother, inspiration and mentor to thousands of recovering individuals around the world, whose lives she touched with a light and serenity which came directly from a higher power in which she so deeply believed. If she loved you, she was always in your corner and would never give up on you. As a member of an anonymous program; twelve steps became her life, her passion, and her mission! From the time she found recovery on June 23,1980 until the day of her passing, Leah worked tirelessly to bring a message of hope and recovery to people who had long ago lost all hope. If you are in recovery and wish to honor Leah's memory, please, do the same for someone else! Her heart, as well as her door, were never closed. She will be remembered as long as there are hearts to remember, laughter and stories to be rekindled, dreams to be shared, principles to live by, and hope to be found. Leah touched the lives of everyone she met! She was Active in the World Service Organization and served as chairperson from 1983-1986. Leah was born on May 7, 1948. She was the beloved daughter of Sam and Libby Goodrich, long time Miami residents who were originally from Shaker Heights; a suburb of Cleveland,Ohio. Services will be held 10/20 Sunday 1pm at Forest Lawn 2401 Davie Rd. Davie FL 33317 -