LEAHY, Esq., Daniel P. In Lowell, Aug. 10, 2016, at D'Youville Senior Care, Daniel P. Leahy, Esq., 81, of Lowell, former State Senator 1994-1998, Lowell City Councilor, Charlestown Clerk Magistrate and Humanitarian. A graduate of the former Keith Academy in Lowell, Boston College in 1960 and Suffolk Law Schoo. He was a U.S Army veteran during the Korean Conflict. A retired Lowell attorney, he is perhaps best known as founder of Thanksgiving: A Celebration of Life! which he began in Lowell. Beloved husband of Gloria J. (Secchiaroli) Leahy. He is survived by two daughters Kathleen Ramirez of Lowell and Lynda Cudnohufsky Ashfield, three sons Daniel P. Leahy II and John J. Leahy both of Lowell and Mark A. Leahy of Lexington, MA; 11 grandchildren; four sisters Elizabeth Nangle, Elinor O'Connor, Marilyn Gill and Joan Lenzi all of Lowell; many nieces, nephews and lifelong friends. He was also father of the late Francis X. Leahy and brother of the late John J. Leahy who died in 2015. Friends may call at the O'Donnell Funeral Home, 276 Pawtucket St. in LOWELL from 2 to 6 P.M. on Sunday. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Funeral Mass to be celebrated Monday morning at the Immaculate Conception Church in Lowell at 11 o'clock. Committal Services will be held privately. E-condolences/directions at www.odonnellfuneralhome.com. Those wishing may make contributions in his memory to Mustard Seed Communities, C/O Mustard Seed USA, 29 Janes Avenue, Medfield, MA, 02052. Arrangements by O'Donnell Funeral Home - Lowell (978 or 866) 458-8768.
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To the Leahy Family:
Please accept my deepest sympathies. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I was away on vacation and just learned of his passing.
Sandra Marsden
September 17, 2016
To the Leahy family,
Sincere condolences. Lots of fond memories of Dan. May he rest in peace.
Robert Phelps
August 20, 2016
So sorry to hear of Dan's passing. May you find peace at this difficult time.
Blessings to you all.
Kara Donohoe
Kara Donohoe
August 16, 2016
We would like to extend our deepest sympathy to you, John, and your Family in your loss. How proud you all must be of all the years you had together..Faith, Family and Friends will get you through the sad days - which will be overpowered by all those wonderful, sweet memories you will keep alive forever.
The family of Hugh C. Barnes (Richard Barnes, Carol Marchand and Susan Nealon.
Susan Nealon
August 16, 2016
Dear Gloria, children and Grandchildren, Dan was one of the most vivacious, funny and devoted men we were blessed to meet. So sorry we are away an not able to be at Dan's services. Please accept our sincere thoughts of sympanthy, love and hugs !! Rob, Maryann and Family
maryann abcunas
August 15, 2016
Dear Gloria and Family - I have such fond memories of Dan over the years. He was a great guy and will surely be missed. My brothers and I were all on vacation over last week. Otherwise we definitely would have attended wake.
With deepest sympathy,
Mary
Mary Fusconi
August 15, 2016
We extend deep and sncere condolences on the passing of Dan. He has given service in so many ways and has done the best any of us can do[ he made a difference! May this new reality go geently as you ponder his life and contributions.
Walter and Susan Cudnohufsky
August 15, 2016
What can I say, love you to the moon
and back Uncle Dan. One of your favorite nieces. Kerry Gill
Kerryann Gill
August 14, 2016
To the whole Leahy family my sincere condolences on the passing of your Dad. No doubt we lost one of the good ones.RIP Uncle Dan you will be missed
Al Lenzi
August 14, 2016
Dear Gloria, Joanie & Families: It saddens up to say farewell to a very special individual. It was our pleasure to know him and be involved with his work with the less fortunate. He was truly a caring individual. He and Al were so committed to helping the poor of Jamaica it was contagious. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you during this most difficult time. Dan will be sadly missed, but fondly remembered by so many of us.
Bob & Jean Kydd
Friend
August 14, 2016
My deepest sympathy to the family.
Pat Furey McZnamara
August 14, 2016
John and Joni. I was sorry to hear about the passing of your Dad. I'm in Canada with my Mom and unfortunately will not be home for the services. May your memories keep your Dad's close to your heart
Susan Brown
August 13, 2016
Thank you for your service Rest in peace
August 13, 2016
We are very sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers are with you all now and in the days ahead...
Paula Norbert and family
Paula Norbert
August 13, 2016
To the leahy family my deepest sympathy
Mary Wood
August 13, 2016
Dan was a wonderful man and was greatly loved and admired by many..So sorry for his loss. Prayers for his whole family.
Kathy Nangle
August 13, 2016
To all of the Leahys! My sincere sympathy as you grieve the passing of your dear Dan. He was a wonderful person and his heart was always in the right places as he dearly loved his family, faith, country, community and those in need. I will always remember January 10, 1935 because of our Dans'. My thoughts and prayers are with ALL of you. I'm in Canada for a community meeting until August 23rd but carry you in my heart. Love, Sister Marybeth, SCH
Sister Marybeth Cavanaugh
August 13, 2016
To the Leahy Family:
Please accept my deepest sympathies. You are in my thoughts and prayers
Sincerely,
Michael Sullivan
Michael Sullivan
August 13, 2016
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