Peabody, Massachusetts
Of Marblehead, Aug. 11, 2008, age 95, well known violin music teacher of 30 years in North Shore, Bedford and Weston School System and also private lessons. Son of the late Augustus and Maude (Carritte) Leary. Graduate of Lynn English and Boston Conservatory School of Music. Veteran of W.W. II,...
Read MoreOver sixty years ago Joe began giving me violin lessons , instilling a love of chamber music that is central to my life. He took me hear David Oistrakh at Symphony Hall, but I was more thrilled when he (Joe) performed the Wieniawski concerto with the Lynn Philharmonic. I frequently play string quartets and never fail to think of this wonderful man and the gift he gave me.
Brenda Sullivan (Marquis)
August 15, 2008 | Camden, ME
Joe's lessons covered not only playing notes, but many other useful experiences and skills that have helped me immensely in my musical career. And some experiences were just priceless - like the time I went with him when he bought an attic full of violins someone's relative had collected (hoping to find a real Stradivarius) -we stuffed nearly 100 instruments into his little car!
Betty Widerski
August 15, 2008 | Malden, MA
An amazing man who will not be forgotten... He gave our family the gift of laughter, music and friendship... We will miss you Mr. Leary... David, Amy, Emily and Cammy Roberts
Amy Roberts
August 14, 2008 | Swampscott, MA
