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Edward Leahy Obituary
Of Milwaukee, died August 28, 2020 from injuries suffered in a motorcycle accident. Born on August 21, 1962, a beloved son of the late Edward J. and Katherine (née Stell) Leahy. Dearly loved brother of Tim (Sheila), Terry (Pat), Tom (Laurie), Brian (Nancy), Kevin (Denise), Maureen (Michael) Lawrence, Kathleen (Kevin) Pulz, Gerald (Xiaolei), and Dan (Jody). Ned will be lovingly missed by his many nieces, nephews & cousins.
He was loved by all he encountered, from work friends, neighbors, his motorcycle family, as well as by his furry companion, Ally. Ned was a 23-year employee of Western Building Products. A memorial service has been held for immediate family; plans for a post-pandemic celebration of Ned's life to be announced at a later date. Ned had an adventurous free spirit and heart-warming smile. His memory is treasured forever in our hearts.
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Pete Pecus
August 29, 2022
I'd like to share a story about Ned that very few people know. I knew Ned in grade school. I think we were in Cub scouts together, and ran around the neighborhood together as kids. I knew about Ned in high school, but wasn't 'in' with his close friends.
One weekend while hanging around in the village with some friends, we were jumped and roughed up by some guys from school. I showed up for school on Monday with a broken nose. At some point that day I saw Ned walking straight towards me. He stopped and told me he had heard about what had happened to me over the weekend. He then looked me in the eye and said " don't worry, we know who did it, and it won't happen again."
I was surprised that he knew, or even cared about me.
I have no idea if he did or said anything on my behalf, but I didn't receive any harassment or bullying for the rest of my high school days. Ned was more of a friend to me than I even realized.
I had just discovered him on Facebook a short time before his passing. I'm sad that he's gone and disappointed that I never got a chance to reconnect with him.
God bless you Ned.
D. Michael Guerin
September 4, 2020
Very sad to learn of your brother's death. While I had a high regard for the entire Leahy family (particularly your mom) I really enjoyed Ned. He was a charming person with a great sense of humor during the time I knew him as a neighbor. Sorry for your loss
Pete Pecus
September 4, 2020
So sorry to hear about Ned. The family will be in my thoughts and prayers .
Rev. Wendy Sue Kissa
September 2, 2020
Ned was a wonderful spirit! We graduated together and have seen him at the reunions through the years. So sad about his passing, but he lived life to the fullest.
Ned was a great person and friend.
Kelly Egan
September 2, 2020
Ned was a classmate and friend. Always had a smile and was just a great person.
Lisa Heckendorf
September 1, 2020
Ned was a super nice guy and I have many memories of me and Gaenslen and the rest running wild in our youth. Lori and I were lucky enough to catch up with him last summer after all these years. He will be missed.
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