Photo courtesy of Chambers Funeral Homes - Cleveland
Cleveland, Ohio
Apr 17, 1936 – Nov 10, 2025
JOHN PATRICK LENEHAN, age 89, retired Detective, University Hts. Police Dept., beloved husband of the late Margaret "Peggy" (nee Cahill); dearest father of Anne McCready (Mick), Mary, Patrick (Karen), John (Rose), Susan Donelon (Terry), Bridget (Dan), and Margaret Goggin (Seamus); loving grandfather of 22 and great-grandfather of 23; dear brother of Mary Ann Leneghan (John Frank); loving uncle and great uncle of many. Passed away November 10, 2025. U.S. Army veteran. Funeral Mass Friday, November 14, Our Lady of Angels Church (3644 Rocky River Dr.) at 12 Noon. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. Friends may call at CHAMBERS FUNERAL HOME of CLEVELAND, 4420 ROCKY RIVER DR. AT PURITAS, THURSDAY 4-7 P.M. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to the Monastery of the Poor Clares, 3501 Rocky River Dr., Cleveland, OH 44111.
Mass will be livestreamed at: olangels.org
Read MoreTo the Lenehan Family: sorry for your loss of a wonderful man. We always enjoyed talking to John. thinking of you all
Dan & Noreen Colegrove
November 16, 2025 | Other
Comforting hugs and heartfelt sympathy to the Lenehan Family
John and Annie(Bettinger) Proszek
November 13, 2025 | North Ridgeville, OH | Friend
Deepest condolences to all the family during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May he rest in eternal peace.
Debbie and Mike Mangan
Debbie Mangan
November 13, 2025 | Lakewood, OH | Friend
To all of the Lenehans, sorry for the loss of your dad. ... I have many fun memories of hanging out at the Lenehans. I remember your dad said what was on his mind. A funny one was when Pat was helping your dad fix something in the garage. Your dad was a little frustrated at Pat not doing a great job with some tools. Your dad said, "I hope you are getting a good education, because you are not a working man". :) Ace and I repeated that line to Pat for a few days. :)
Joe Bettinger
November 12, 2025 | Register, GA | Friend
We worked together in the 70s at UHPD. John was a good guy and a great cop. Of course I lost contact with him when I quit in 1978
Edward Barcik
November 12, 2025 | Mentor, OH | Coworker
Remembered By
Edward Barcik
November 12, 2025 | Mentor, OH | Coworker
May the love of God surround you and your family during this difficult time,
May you come to know that the love of God is with you always,
May your memories of John Patrick Lenehan, give you peace, comfort and strength
Rest now in the arms of our Lord your mission on earth is complete.
I thank you for your service to our Country and my Freedom.
You will not be forgotten...
My thoughts
and prayers to the family of .
US Army...
Cheryl J Skinner Tri-State Military Museum
November 12, 2025 | BELMONT, OH
Dear John, may your soul rest in peace with your beautiful wife. I will think of you fondly.
Rita P
November 12, 2025 | Friend
So sad to hear of your Dad's passing.
A strong Irishman loving Father & Grandfather to many grandchildren.
Deepest Sympathy,
Bridget and Pat
Pat & Bridget McCready
November 11, 2025 | Elyria, OH | Family