JOHN CARROLL LEARY

LEARY, John Carroll Passed away peacefully, on December 24, 2025, at home, after a prolonged illness, at the age of 80. John was born to Mary Ann (Mahoney) and George Carroll Leary in Newton, MA, on August 12, 1945. He was predeceased by both of his parents; his sister, Marilyn Zander; many beloved aunts and uncles; his eldest son, John Peter Leary; and two black labradors named Ozzie and Pete. He is survived by his beloved wife, MaryLou (Muskalski) Leary of Harwich Port, MA; his daughter, Dr. Megan Carroll Leary and her fiancé, Charles L. Wilson, Jr. of Coopersburg, PA; his son, Brendan Joseph Leary and his wife, Cecily Ann (Eschmann) Leary, of Warren, NJ. "Umpa" also leaves his loving grandchildren, Theo, Shaun, Sock, Jack, and Sienna; his dog, Gus; Brendan Mackay and family; and Karen Satterfield. John will be missed by his in-laws, Joanne Guild, Paul Guild, and Vernon Zander; as well as his aunt, Jeannine Mahoney; many cousins and his neighbors in Harwich Port. Those who truly knew John will remember his great capacity for love and humor, his passion for a great steak, chocolate midnight cake, Boston sports, walking with his dog(s), and his worldwide travels, prior to retiring in his dream home on Quason Lane in Harwich Port. He remained adamant in his belief that human beings had a second stomach with room at any time for hot fudge sundaes. He was a man of honor and honesty, with a wicked sense of humor, vanity for his good looks, and an exceptional love and reverence for his family, his religious beliefs, and any form of ice cream. John loved the final words of the Apostles Creed, which he felt was the one prayer that best summarized the teachings of the Catholic Church and reads, "I believe in the communion of saints." John was always buoyed by the thought that someday he would join his son and other loved ones with the saints in heaven. God help those saints right now... Christmas Eve in heaven will forever be changed. John's Wake will be held on Monday, January 5, 2026, from 9:30-11:30AM, at Doane Beal and Ames Funeral Home, 260 Main Street, WEST HARWICH, MA. Immediately following the Wake, a Funeral Mass will be held at 12:00 noon, next door at Holy Trinity Church, 246 Main Street, West Harwich, MA. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, www.stjude.org Doane, Beal, & Ames Funeral Home West Harwich, MA www.doanebealamesharwich.com

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