Jeffrey Paul Leary

Jeffrey Paul Leary, age 67, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 23rd, 2024 at his home in Port Charlotte, Florida. He was born on July 21, 1957 in Norwood, Ohio, to Marjorie (McKelvey) and Paul Robert Leary. He was a graduate of Norwood High School with the Class of 1975. After graduating, Jeff attended and graduated from Miami University (Ohio) in 1980 with a Degree in Education and was in the Theta Chi Fraternity. Jeff was passionate about teaching and excelled in his Community with the parents and students. Jeff worked for many years in Charlotte County, Florida as a teacher and retired from Charlotte Harbor School where he is still remembered and beloved. He had a special skill of helping children in need and helped them achieve their goals, while being supportive. Jeff truly lived his life to the fullest with simple pleasures chatting with friends and family, watching sports and he had his favorite “Hangouts”.

Jeff is survived by his life partner, Kristen A. Hansen, her son Erik and their dog Phoenix. Jeff’s parents, Marjorie and Paul are deceased. He is survived by his loving family which includes his sister Lyn (Tom) Ambrose, his brother Chris (Sandy) Leary, his nephews Dr. Spencer (Megan) Peoples, Alex (Becca) Leary and Casey (Dr. Jacqi) Leary. He is a Great Uncle to Faith, Bella and Decker Peoples, Brady Leary and his Aunt Nan Lusk. Jeff also has many cousins and friends.

Jeff loved the warm climate as he resided in Charlotte County, Florida for the last 30 years of his life. He loved Golf, Ohio State and Bengals football. Jeff was retired, however, he worked part-time at Kings Gate Golf Club where he made many friends over the past few years. Jeff will be missed in this Community. He was an avid supporter of Tunnels To Towers (T2T) and Saint Jude’s Hospital. Jeff’s wish this year was, instead of Christmas gifts or in this case, in lieu of flowers, to please donate to your favorite Charity. This is a trend that Jeff and Kristen started over 7 years ago and hope to continue to help those in need.