William C. "Biff" Leary

Of Dorchester, died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on June 19, 2024.

Beloved husband of Karen P. (Doherty) Leary.

Loving father of Conor and his wife Stephany Leary of Dorchester and William Leary and his partner Kathryn Johnston of Dorchester.

Son of the late Gerald Leary and Claire (McAuliffe) Leary.

Brother of Patricia and her late husband Brian Gosnell of Weymouth, Joseph and his wife Margaret Leary of Dorchester, Daniel and his wife Tracey Leary of Rockland, and the late Gerald “Judgie” and his wife Gayle Leary.

Brother-in-law of John and his wife Joanne Doherty of Milton, and Steven and his wife Amy Doherty of Virginia.

Biff is also survived by many beloved nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Family and friends will honor and remember Biff’s life by gathering for visiting hours in the Murphy Funeral Home, 1020 Dorchester Ave., DORCHESTER, on Tuesday, June 25, 2024 from 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M.

His Funeral Mass will be celebrated in St. Ann Church, 243 Neponset Avenue, Dorchester, on Wednesday morning, June 26th, at 10:00 A.M.

Burial will follow in Cedar Grove Cemetery, Dorchester.

Biff was a proud emergency manager for the Federal Emergency Management Agency, where he worked for the past 19 years. He also enjoyed his time coaching with Dorchester Youth Hockey for many years.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Biff’s memory may be made to Dorchester Youth Hockey, c/o Phil Olsen, 38 Laban Pratt Road, Dorchester, MA 02122.