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DANIEL P. LEAHY ESQ.

1935 - 2016

BORN

1935

DIED

2016

FUNERAL HOME

O'Donnell Funeral Home

276 Pawtucket Street

Lowell, Massachusetts

DANIEL LEAHY Obituary

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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