Photo courtesy of Thornridge Funeral Home - Dolton (Janusz Family Funeral Service)
Orland Park, Illinois
Jan 27, 1932 – Nov 15, 2017 (Age 85)
John J. "Jack" Leahy, age 85, USAF Staff Sergeant, Korean War Veteran, late of Grant Park, formerly of Dolton. Beloved husband and best friend of 50 years to the late Phyllis A. (neé Granich); devoted father of Patti Jo, John Jr., Kevin (Erika), Colleen (Mark) Williams, and the late Timothy Leahy; proud grandfather of Jack Williams; loving brother of the late Harold (late Alberta) Leahy, Theresa (late Michael) Gadus, and Marion (late Raymond) Zeiler; dear brother-in-law of Genevieve (late Bill) Rassel, Dorothy (late John) Rupcich, Lois (late Eugene) Marciniak, Carol (late Tom) Bender, the late Joe Granich, Marie (late Steve) Drozda, and Florence (late Matt) Waclawik; kind uncle to many nieces and nephews. Retired millwright with Carpenters Local Union No. 1693, and Falstaff with 19 years of dedicated service. Known fondly as "St. Jack of Ingleside" to his many neighbors and friends. Visitation Sunday, 2:00 to 9:00 p.m. Funeral Monday, 9:15 a.m. from Thornridge Funeral Home (Janusz Family Funeral Service), 15801 S. Cottage Grove Ave., four blocks North of 162nd St. (Rte. 6) Dolton/South Holland to St Jude the Apostle Church Mass 10:00 a.m. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery.
Read Morethough I never knew you you've been with me all my life..subtle things different now all make sense.i can feel you now still with me in many things I do..thank you so much for your contribution
martin leahy
January 24, 2021 | Student
Hello Johnny, Am sorry to hear about your father. Ed J. Petroskey
Ed Petroskey
December 25, 2017 | Valparaiso, IN | Acquaintance
Much love to all my Leahy cousins and family members. What a special Dad you had! The Silver Fox will live forever in our hearts along with Auntie BoBo. They are together once more, as it should be. I'm so sorry I couldn't be with you all today.
Love you.
Barbara Rassel-Hasselriis
November 20, 2017 | Columbia, MO
Please accept our deepest condolences for the passing of dear John. Hosea 13:14
FDR
November 18, 2017
My deepest sympathy Kevin and the Leahy family...Jack was a Great guy he will be missed..the memories will always help to keep him in your hearts
Susan Kubidzak
November 17, 2017 | Crystal Lake, IL
To an incredible uncle. We will miss you.
Michael Marciniak
November 17, 2017 | Bradenton, FL
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
The Staff of Thornridge Funeral Home
November 17, 2017 | Dolton, IL
The best of the best! Will be there Sunday!
He got me my first job (and beer) at Falstaff
Mike Gadus
November 16, 2017
He was something else that favorite uncle of mine. I will miss him and his endless stories always.
Nancy
November 16, 2017 | Palos Heights, IL
