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John Leahy Obituary

LEAHY-John J., formerly of Richmond Hill, NY and of Brewster, NY. New York State licensed undertaker for 66 years. Second graduating class in Charminade High School, Mineola, NY. Loving husband of 56 years and best friend to Agnes M. (nee Carroll). Fabulous father of Julia M., Agnes and James Quinn, John J. Jr., and the late Vincent dePaul. Wonderful grandpa of Meghan and Frank Cassidy, James Thomas and Sean Vincent. Dear brotherin-law of Marion and William DeHaven. Survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Reposing on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9PM at the Leahy-McDonald Funeral Home, at 111th St. and Atlantic Ave., Richmond Hill, NY. Funeral Mass on Friday at 10:30 AM at St. Benedict Joseph Labre RC Church. Visiting on Friday from 3-7PM at Beecher Funeral Home, 1 Putnam Ave., Brewster, NY. Burial on Saturday 11 AM from the Beecher Funeral Home. Interment at St. Lawrence O'Toole Cemetery, Brewster, NY.

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Published by Newsday on Apr. 14, 2005.

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Cecilia Morrissey

April 14, 2005

I am sorry to hear the news. I have such fond memories of Richmond Hill and the Halloween parties we use to have in the smoking room. I will be in touch,

Love, Cecile and family

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