Mr Joseph R Leahey Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Joseph R. Leahey, 83, of Lenox died Thursday, September 28, 2017 at his home. Joe was born on April 3, 1934 in Lee, MA to the late Thomas C. and Mary Malloy Leahey. Joe graduated from St. Mary’s School and was a 1952 graduate of Lee High School. After high school Joe worked for May Engineering before enlisting in the United States Army. He was honorably discharged on August 8, 1958 with Rank of PFC. Mr. Leahey worked for the Town of Lee in the water department and was self-employed as an Auto Mechanic. He could always be found around the family farm working on things, he loved being there. His wife, the former Frances T. Martin predeceased him on October 22, 1991. They were married on October 19, 1968 at St. Vincent de Paul church in Lenox Dale. Joe is survived by his four siblings; Thomas M. Leahey and his wife Ruth of Whately, MA, Elizabeth M. Leahey, Maurice J. Leahey and his wife Mary, James M. Leahey and his wife Jane, all of Lee. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Besides his parents and wife, he is predeceased by a brother Michael J. Leahey. A calling hour for Mr. Joseph R. Leahey of Lenox who died September 28, 2017, will be Sunday, October 1st from 2:00pm-3:00pm at the ROCHE FUNERAL HOME. The funeral will be Monday, October 2nd at 8:30am from the funeral home followed by a Liturgy of Christian burial at 9:30am at St. Vincent de Paul Church, celebrated by Monsignor John Bonzagni. Burial will follow in St. Ann’s Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations in his memory may be made to St. Mary’s School in care of the funeral home, 120 Main Street, Lenox, MA 01240

Mr Joseph R Leahey

April 3, 1934 - September 28, 2017