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1938
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2021
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JOHN LENIHAN Obituary
John served his country honorably for several years in the U.S. Army and Central Intelligence Agency. Subsequently, he served as a communications officer in the Merchant Marines and retired after 20 years of service.
A longtime resident of Florida, he leaves behind his beloved wife Margarita of Altamonte Springs, FL. He is also survived by siblings, Thomas (Marilyn) of Avon, CT, Mary Dillon (Richard) of Scituate, MA, Sheila Snyder (Paul) of Newton, MA, Joseph of Brighton, MA and Richard (Jane) of Naples, FL. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews and cousins in the United States and Ireland.
There are No Calling Hours. Burial will be private. Arrangements under the direction of DeGusipe Funeral Home & Crematory, MAITLAND, FL. Visit www.degusipe.com to leave a message of condolence to the family of John F. Lenihan, Jr.
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