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WILLIAM ROGER "WILLIE" LEAHY

1973 - 2015

WILLIAM ROGER "WILLIE" LEAHY obituary, 1973-2015, Quincy, MA

BORN

1973

DIED

2015

FUNERAL HOME

Keohane Funeral Home - Quincy

785 Hancock Street

Quincy, Massachusetts

WILLIAM LEAHY Obituary

Leahy, William Roger "Willie" Joined his fellow angels in Heaven on August 15, 2015. William was born on April 3, 1973 in Drogheda, County Louth Ireland. He was raised in Skerries, County Dublin and Oldcastle County Meath. William moved to Boston, USA in his early twenties where he met his future wife Maureen Bodkin. They were married on May 21, 2005, one of the happiest days of Willie's life. On March 16, 2008 Willie and Maureen welcomed the greatest gift into their lives with the birth of their son, Liam. William is survived by his wife Maureen, their beloved son Liam, his mother Eileen, six sisters, three brothers, four nieces and thirteen nephews. He is predeceased by his father Tony and his brother John. All who had the privilege of knowing William will forever remember his intelligent conversation, his deep insights, his tremendous compassion and his genuine love. "Now the autumn leaves are falling, the nights are growing dim, the painter wipes his pot clean down, and throws his brushes in" Brendan Behan, Borstal Boy. May he find the peace he so richly deserves in the hereafter. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the visiting hours on Friday 21st August from 4-8 PM in the Keohane Funeral Home, 785 Hancock St., QUINCY, MA 02170. A funeral mass will follow on Saturday morning at 10:30am at St. Ann's Church, 757 Hancock Street., Quincy, MA 02170. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Willie can be made to Boston Children's Hospital Trust, 401 Park Dr. Suite 602, Boston, MA 02215 Keohane Funeral Home (617) 773-3551

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Published by Boston Globe from Aug. 19 to Aug. 20, 2015.

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November 19, 2015

Tone ,Betty ,and family Dundon

September 18, 2015

So sorry to hear,at such a young age. Eileen we are thinking of you and his family

September 17, 2015

Dearest Eileen
You may remember me, Michelle Dundon oldcastle, I'm so sad to hear such sadness, my brother Garry had been searching for willie for A long time and fortunetly this was what he found, please give my love to all your family impatrticularly dearest tony, Stephanie and Edward, fond memories.
I hope you
Love xxx Michelle xxx

Paula Edelstein

August 26, 2015

Antionette, I am so sorry for your loss. May you and your family always carry the love and joy that your brother Willie has given all of you. May he rest in peace in God's love.

Ricardo Pino

August 24, 2015

Leahy Family:

I never met Willie, but I have had the privilege, joy, and honor of working with Antoinette. As I see Willie described, to me, it might as well be a description of his sister. Any family loss is painful, but especially for someone so special that you would call friend even if they were not related to you. I can only offer words of support to you all, and a promise to keep an eye out for his sister. We look out for our own.

Marlene Terhune

August 24, 2015

Antionette, so sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family

August 23, 2015

So sad ,everybody in oldcastle loved you,you were such a special guy one of a kind..,God doesn't make them like you anymore.may you rest in peace willie leahy ,you will be missed so so much.until we meet again May God hold you in the palm of his hand.

August 23, 2015

RIP dear Willy.Great memories of you. Condolences and sympathy to all your family. You will be so missed.

Clare Coyle

August 23, 2015

Dear Willie... You have been in my thoughts often over the years since we caught up in Boston in '99.. many laughs we shared at school and after over the years. Sleep well my friend you will be missed xxx

August 23, 2015

To All the Leahy family. My deepest sympathy on Willie's passing. Such fond memories of him coming up to the office from school for lunch but all he had time for was a biscuit. A character with a lovely ready smile. He will be truly missed. May He Rest in Peace. Brenda, Oldcastle.

S mc Donnell

August 22, 2015

Dear Liam, your Dad was a wonderfully brillant spirit. He could bring laughter and light to many a conversation, even when he was your age. Sometimes, life helps us learn even in the most difficult times. Your Dad was a fine spirit, and every time you read a wonderful text that inspires you to think, just remember you are your dad's child and he was there reading those words and loving you too. Bye bye Willie, gosh you will be missed a lot.

Elizabeth Kenny

August 22, 2015

So sad to hear of your passing Willie. Fond memories of you from your time in Oldcastle. Highly intelligent and so so genuine. My thoughts are with your family at this sad time. May your gentle soul rest in peace

Maura Heerey

August 21, 2015

So sad. I remember Willie in his teens and twenties. So soft and gentle and so much fun, so smart and wise and all bundled up in smile that melted many a heart. May he rest in peace. Our thoughts and prayers with his family in America and at home in Ireland.

August 21, 2015

So sorry for you loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Twsp. Of West Milford Tax Dept

Pauline Gray- Murray

August 21, 2015

willie thoughts and prayers with your family fond memories from our school days rest in peace William

August 21, 2015

Dear Antoinette & Family
You are all in our thoughts & prayers.
With Deepest Sympathy & Love
Diane, Judy, Bill, Cathy, Gail, Ed, Michele, Joanne, Elaine and Jill

Olivia Hetherton

August 21, 2015

RIP Willie, thoughts and prayers for your family, fondly remembered from our school days, and our chats on the step outside your mums office.. RIP

Karen Fitzsimons

August 20, 2015

Truly saddened to hear of your passing Willie, always such good fun and a witty comment in an instant. RIP. Thoughts and prayers with your family.

Emma Bacon

August 20, 2015

RIP Willie, a man of insight, great character, infinite wisdom and great craic, the world has lost a shining light, from one of the many honorary members of the hurdy gurdy club

Olivia Purcell

August 20, 2015

A True Gent, you will be missed by all that had the pleasure to know you.

Willie

Eileen Leahy

August 20, 2015

Dear willie

Bill Burke

August 20, 2015

oh Willie, I will miss you and fondly remember you as my friend. I am sad.

Elaine Boylan

August 20, 2015

So sorry to hear of Willies sad passing. Fond memories of our school days. A truly gentle soul. Thinking of his family and friends. RIP Willie

Seamus English

August 20, 2015

Always fondly remembered as a great friend & team mate. Will be sorely missed- Thoughts & prayers to Maureen, Liam and all the Family.

August 20, 2015

Thinking and praying for William and his gentle soul.

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Aug

21

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Keohane Funeral Home - Quincy

785 Hancock Street, Quincy, MA 02170

Aug

22

Funeral Mass

10:30 a.m.

St. Ann's Church

757 Hancock Street, Quincy, MA 02170

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785 Hancock Street, Quincy, MA 02170

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