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Timothy Leahy Obituary
He was born May 12, 1931, in Chicago. After moving to Ireland with family as a child, he returned to Chicago and graduated from St. Gregory High School in 1949. He married Betty on October 4, 1952, at Our Lady of Lourdes, and they soon started a family.
After running the meat concessionaire at Dick's Food Mart in the 1960s, he purchased Probst Meat Market in Lakeview in 1966. He then opened Leahy's Market ("Our Wurst is the Best") on Belmont and Central in 1970. Each of his children worked with him at the butcher shop over the years, and his warm personality and generosity made Leahy's Market a fixture in the neighborhood. His retirement in 1999 drew coverage from the Chicago Tribune.
He was devoted to his Catholic faith and was an active parishioner at St. Paul of the Cross Church. In his later years, he enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, especially during the annual Christmas Eve party he and Betty hosted for decades. He will be remembered for his sense of humor, work ethic and devotion to his family.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 3:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. at Cooney Funeral Home located at 625 Busse Hwy. in Park Ridge. Funeral Wednesday, prayers at 9:30 a.m. going to St. Paul of the Cross Church for Mass at 10:00 a.m. Interment All Saints Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to Misericordia are appreciated. For information please call 847-685-1002 or visit www.cooneyfuneralhome.com
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Andrea DiMeo-DeMay
July 25, 2022
My parents were so lucky to have such great neighbors. Betty, I´m so sorry to hear about Tim. God Bless you all
Sr. Rosemary & the Residents of Misericordia Home
July 22, 2022
Our sympathy and special prayers for Mr. Leahy and all his family and friends.
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Cooney Funeral Home - Park Ridge625 Busse Highway, Park Ridge, IL 60068
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