John J. Leahy

Beloved brother and uncle;

John J. Leahy, 67, of Boston, Massachusetts, passed away unexpectedly on December 12, 2025, at Tufts Medical Center.

Born in Lowell, MA, May 23, 1958, the son of the late John J. and the late Lucy M. (Wetherbee) Leahey, he attended St. Patrick’s Grammar School and graduated from St. Joseph’s High School.

After high school, John attended Springfield College where he earned a bachelor’s degree. He worked as the Program Coordinator for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Public Health from 2000 until his retirement in 2024. Previously, he worked for the Office of Refugees and Immigrants from 1992 to 2000.

He enjoyed traveling, especially international travel. As a resident of Bay Village for 40 years, he loved being a Bostonian. He enjoyed going to the museums, theaters, Broadway shows, and restaurants in the neighborhood. He enjoyed spending time with friends, reading, and time with his beloved cat. 

John will be greatly missed by family.

John is survived by three sisters, Louise H. Long and her husband James of Tyngsboro, MA, Linda M. Gagnon and her husband Carl of Dracut, MA, and Joanne T. Leahy of Dracut, MA; a brother, James M. Leahey of Lowell, MA; many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews; and a godson, Steven Long.

Services will be held at a later date. E-condolences/directions at www.odonnellfuneralhome. Those wishing may make contributions in his memory may donate to their local animal shelter. Arrangements by the O’DONNELL FUNERAL HOME – LOWELL – MA- (978) 458-8768.  

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