Leo P. Hachey

of Fitchburg, active at St. Joseph's Church, American Can Corp. retiree, WWII vet; 87

FITCHBURG -- Leo P. Hachey, 87, of Fitchburg, MA, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his loving family on Friday morning, July 2, 2010.

He was born on August 22, 1922, in Fitchburg, MA, the son of Emanuel and Euphenie (LeBlanc) Hachey, and lived all of his life in Fitchburg, MA.

He attended and graduated from Fitchburg High School in 1940.

He then enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1942 and served in the Army Air Force during WWII. He was trained in Pennsylvania to become a Control Tower Operator and served overseas in Northern France, England Rhineland and the European African Middle Eastern Theater. He served for the 763rd Army Air Force Base Unit. He was honorably discharged as a Sgt. In 1946.

After the war, Leo attended Mass Trade School, and became a machinist. He then went on to work as a methods engineer for the former American Can Corporation for over 30 years, and retired in 1984.

After his retirement Leo most enjoyed spending his time with his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. He was a well known walker in the Parkhill area for many years. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Leo also was a member and a volunteer for St. Joseph's Church, and every Tuesday would help out cleaning the church with his many friends.

He is survived by his children, Robert G. Hachey and his wife, Gloria of Fitchburg, MA, Larry R.J. Hachey and his wife, Cindy of Fitchburg, MA, Ann M. and her husband, Paul Quastello of Fitchburg, MA, and Jean N. Hachey of Arlington, MA; his brothers, Roger and Joseph Hachey, both of Fitchburg, MA; his sisters, Irene Judge and Theresa Mooney, both of Fitchburg, MA; 10 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and many nephews and nieces.

He was predeceased by his wife of 52 years, Madeline E. (Mooney) Hachey in 2002, and a brother, Raymond Hachey.

HACHEY -- The funeral will be held on Tuesday, July 6, 2010 with a Mass at 10 a.m. in St. Joseph's Church, 49 Woodland St., Fitchburg, MA. Burial will be at a later date. Calling hours will be held on Monday, July 5, 2010 at the funeral home from 6 until 8 p.m. The Lavery Chartrand & Alario Funeral Home, 99 Summer St., Fitchburg, MA, is directing the arrangements.