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John Ignatius LEAHY Sr.

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On Sunday, February 15, 2026, John Ignatius Leahy, Sr. of Lutherville, Maryland passed away peacefully; beloved husband of the late Nancy Buseman Leahy; current husband to Mary (June) Reiter Leahy; father of John I. Leahy, Jr. and his wife, Kim; Stephen P. Leahy and his wife, Sharon; Robert R. Leahy and his wife, Kathy; the late Thomas K. Leahy; Brigid Leahy Fischer and her husband, Chuck and Patrick F. Leahy and his wife, Amy. Also, proudly survived by 16 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren and counting.

Born to the late Vincent Joseph Leahy Sr. and Helen Ritter Leahy in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Twin brother to the late Vincent J. Leahy Jr. Twins were oldest brothers to their younger siblings including the late brother Ronald A. Leahy, the late sister Mary Leahy Flaherty and her late twin sister Ellen Leahy, surviving brother Gerald V. Leahy and surviving sister Annette Leahy Maggitti and her late twin sister, Annie Leahy, who died at birth.

Friends may call at the Immaculate Conception Church, 200 Ware Ave, Towson, on Friday 3/13, from 10:00 to 10:30AM with Mass of Christian Burial starting at 10:30AM. Inurnment to follow at Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to Stella Maris Hospice 2300 Dulaney Valley Road Timonium, MD 21093.

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Published by Baltimore Sun on Mar. 1, 2026.

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Edward Jasion

March 9, 2026

Sincere condolences for the entire family. Many fond memories growing up in Valley Garth.

Robert Ross

March 6, 2026

My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family during this difficult time. I know your father was a terrific man and lived a great life but it is always tough to lose a loved one. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family.

Annette Leahy Maggitti

March 1, 2026

A big brother with an even bigger heart. He was sometimes full of bluster but always landed with a tender touch! Strong in mind and body up to six months before he died, John was a man of great character, a credit to our mom and dad. He lived well as all his children and grandchildren will attest. I will miss our many lunches together!

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