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William Leary Obituary
AUBURN - William A. Leary Jr., 93, of Auburn, died Wednesday, March 25, 2020 at CareOne in Millbury.
He leaves his wife of 68 years, Anne M. (Bowen) Leary; a daughter, Marianne E. Giangregorio of Worcester; three grandchildren, Colleen A. Giangregorio and her boyfriend Peter DeLeo, Kerry E. Giangregorio and her boyfriend Ryan Murphy, and John "J.J." Giangregorio and his girlfriend Ryan Sullivan, all of Worcester; seven great-grandchildren, Tyler, Hailey, Serenity, Kaleigh, Josh, Rylie and John; and his former son-in-law John A. Giangregorio of Worcester. His eighth great-grandchild is expected in two weeks. William's grandson William Giangregorio died in 1986.
William was born in Worcester, son of William A. and Mabel (Belanger) Leary, and has lived in Auburn for more than 50 years.
After graduating from South High School in Worcester, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy during World War II.
Bill was a line worker for the New England Telephone Co. for 35 years, retiring in 1992 to help raise his grandchildren.
He was a longtime active member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, Div. 36 in Worcester, attending countless events at the Irish Club. He was also a member of the Leicester Knights of Columbus Council 4528.
Bill and his wife Anne were great partners on the Frohsinn Club dance floor and in every part of life. They were famous for their welcoming Irish hospitality, entertaining family and friends at their home. They were devoted to their family, especially their grandchildren.
Bill made regular trips to Hampton Beach and the Irish Village on Cape Cod. He loved dining at Wright's Chicken Farm in Rhode Island. For 20 years, Bill and Anne enjoyed having lunch together everyday at 1 p.m. at Tony's Pizza in Sutton.
Services will be held later in the spring when permitted and there will be an announcement in the Telegram & Gazette.
The Athy Memorial Home, 111 Lancaster St., Worcester, is directing arrangements.
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John
April 5, 2020
Thank you all for the all the nice things you remember about my grandfather. He was a great man and I could not ask for a better person to help raise me.
Ronald High
April 3, 2020
I am so sorry to hear about Bills passing. I knew Bill through working at the phone company. I started as a new kid in 1966 at 18 years old. Bill was always a nice guy especially to us newer younger guys. We worked as service techs in service crews Bill and I were in different types of service ,in our work our paths crossed ,often enough for me to know Bill as a very nice helpful positive influence on the new kids. Always a smile and a nice greeting and helpful with his experience a great guy to work with.
I have no doubt he was a great husband ,father and grandfather.
To lose someone you love is very hard . Your feelings of sadness and grief will be hard. I hope some day a smile will come across your face and you will think of the nice happy and fun times. Some day in the future you might find the feelings of good times will suppress the feelings of sadness and tears. God Bless
Ron High
March 31, 2020
Dearest Anne and family,
I am so sorry for your loss...Always enjoyed his company..may he rest in peace..
Nancy Monahan
March 29, 2020
a true gentlemen if you didn't know bill you missed out on something special always a smile bill k
Marianne Giangregorio
March 29, 2020
Rest in Peace !
Colleen Giangregorio
March 29, 2020
I love you Papa.❤
Sean Bowen
March 29, 2020
Anne and MAL
Our Love All-way's ! The Bowen Family
EDWARD LALIBERTE
March 29, 2020
So sorry he will be missed
Mal's Wedding
Sean Bowen
March 29, 2020
Sean Bowen
March 29, 2020
1985 Kelly's Birth Day Vale Street
Sean Bowen
March 29, 2020
Hampton Beach 1974
Sean Bowen
March 29, 2020
Eileen and Bob Ryan
March 29, 2020
We were sorry to hear of Bill's passing. We have many fond memories of Bill and Anne at our family celebrations. Bill, may you rest in peace after a wonderfully long journey.
Liz Plonski
March 29, 2020
So sorry Mal and family. Love the pictures from Sean at Teddy Road. Lots of great times there and at your parents pool. RIP Mr Leary.
Allison Berryman
March 29, 2020
So sorry for your loss, Marianne and Anne...thoughts and prayers with you and all your family.
Allison Berryman
Sean Bowen
March 29, 2020
Uncle Bill:
May The Road Rise Up To Meet You May the road rise up to meet you. May the wind be always at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face; the rains fall soft upon your fields and until we meet again, May God hold you in the palm of His hand.
Dinner's at Vale St., Nights at the Lincoln House, the Ole Timer's and the Irish Club with Mom and Dad,Teddy Road, your pool and Anne on the Piano. I'll never forget you, my memories surrounded by Irish Music and your wonderful smile.
Thank You Uncle Bill
Sean, Mary and the Bowen Family (Tommy,Emily and Hannah)
Teddy Road
Sean Bowen
March 29, 2020
Christmas 1974 Vale St.
Sean Bowen
March 29, 2020
Teddy Road
Sean Bowen
March 29, 2020
Bill and Tommy
Sean Bowen
March 29, 2020
March 28, 2020
Hey, Uncle Bill, thanks for letting me swim in your pool and for all of those wonderful trips to Hampton Beach. They were the best. Also, thanks for visiting me whenever you made your annual pilgrimage to Cape Cod's Irish Village. But most importantly, thanks for passing on your awesome sense of humor. It's come in handy. I only wish you had a chance to teach me some of you moves on the dance floor. Maybe some other time.
Rest easy Uncle Bill.
Nephew, -Mike
Patty Crosbie
March 28, 2020
So sorry for your loss. I spent many fun hours on Teddy Road and Blaine Avenue. Sunday afternoon rides, trips to Hampton, the 1964 World's Fair...so many memories. You were incredibly blessed....holding you and your Mom close in my heart!
March 28, 2020
Bill was such a sweet neighbor!! My thoughts and prayers are with your family. God Bless,
Patty Haddad
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