John Joseph Leahy's Obituary
John Joseph Leahy, Sr, 93, was united with his heavenly Father, Sunday, April 19, 2009 while surrounded by his loving family. Funeral Service: 3pm Thursday at Alternative Funeral Services of Mansfield with visitation until 8pm that evening. Burial: Somerville, Massachusetts. John was born August 13, 1915 in Charleston, Mass. to Leo and Ellen Leahy. He was a veteran of the US Army and proudly served his country with the Navy Seabees during WWII. He retired from General Electric, after 30 years of service, where he was employed as an Aerospace Inspector. John was a lifelong member of St. Benedict Parish in Somerville, MA. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gertrude Leahy of Somerville, MA. Survivors: sons, John Joseph Leahy, Jr and his wife Carol of Mansfield, and William P. Leahy and his wife Jean of Medford, MA, sisters, Rita Bombassi of Halifax, MA, and Katherine Quigley of Milton, Ma, 5 grandchildren 8 great grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.
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