Viola M. Leahy, age 96 of Medford, passed away March 4th following a lengthy illness. She was the beloved wife of the late John H. Leahy. Born in Mansfield she was the daughter of the late Angelo and Christina (Barbonie) Pezzole.
Mrs. Leahy was a Medford resident for over fifty years. She worked for many years as an assembler for the former Keystone Camera Co. It has been requested that in lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to MARE , Development Office, 45 Franklin St., 5th floor, Boston, MA 02210.
Mrs. Leahy is survived by her son John H. Leahy Jr. and his wife Dorothy of Mashpee and Port St. Lucie, FL. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Kevin Leahy Jr. of NH, Kathleen Vellucci and her husband Joseph of Peabody, Maureen Ahokas and her husband Robert of Middleboro. She is further survived by her great grandchildren, Cameron Ahokas, Michael and Christopher Fitzgerald.
Funeral from the Dello Russo Funeral Home 306 Main St, Medford, Tuesday at 9:30 AM followed by a funeral mass celebrated in the Immaculate Conception Church 600 Pleasant St. Malden at 10:30 AM. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Services will conclude with burial at Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford.