Joe Bernard Leary, 63 years old of Brockton died Wednesday November 4, 2009 at Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital after a brief illness. He was the cherished husband of Donna M. (Peachey) Leary. Born and raised in Stoughton, he was a son of the late Joseph and Delia (Vasconcellos) Leary and had resided in Brockton for the past 36 years.
At the time of his illness, Joe was a trailer truck driver for Shaws Supermarket. Previously he drove for Clean Harbors and Carney Brothers of Raynham. In his free time he was an avid NASCAR fan. He treasured the time he spent with his family especially his grandchildren.
Joe was the devoted father of Michelle Jones and her husband Michael of Taunton, Rhonda Kourafas and her husband George of Brockton, loving grandfather of Shayna, Kelsey, Nikki, Taylor and Ryan, beloved brother of Thomas Leary of Brockton and Donald Leary of Abington and brother in law of Candy Peachey of Kingston.
Visiting hours in the Conley Funeral Home, 138 Belmont Street (Rte 123) Brockton Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009 from 2-5pm with a prayer service at 4:30pm. In lieu of flowers donations in Joe’s name may be made to Old Colony Hospice, One Credit Union Way, Randolph, MA 02368, for online donations click here