Daniel P. Leamy, age 77, of Exeter, Rhode Island, passed away at RI Hospital on Wednesday, December 25, 2024, after a sudden illness. He was the beloved husband of Maryte ( Navakauskas ) Leamy. Born in Providence on June 21, 1947, he was the son of the late Richard and Mary Madeline ( Kiley ) Leamy.
Mr. Leamy served his country proudly as a sergeant in the Army during the Vietnam War from 1968-69, receiving two Bronze Star Medals and a Purple Heart for injuries sustained during combat. Upon return to the states, Daniel earned his bachelor's degree from Johnson and Wales through the GI Bill. He would later have a long career as a machinist for Gorham Manufacturing in Providence, retiring when the company closed down in 2005.
In addition to his wife, he leaves his daughters, Kerrie L. Place and her husband Allen of Saunderstown, RI, Jane E. Francis and her husband Joseph of Warwick, his adoring grandchildren, Colson and Hannah Place of Saunderstown, RI and Joseph and Abigail Francis of Warwick, RI. He also leaves his siblings, Judith Seymour and her husband Charles of Florida, Margaret Vierra and her husband Manuel of Bristol, RI, Michael Leamy of Pawtucket, RI, Richard Leamy of Pawtucket, RI and Ann Leamy of Bristol, RI. Daniel was brother of the late Mary Mayes.
Funeral will be held Friday, January 3, 2025, at 8:45 am from the Russell J. Boyle and Son Funeral Home, 142 Centerville Road, Warwick. His Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10:00 am in St. Rose and Clement Church, 111 Long Street, Warwick. Burial with full military honors will follow at 12:00 pm in the RI Veteran's Memorial Cemetery, Exeter. Calling hours are Thursday, January 2, 2025 from 4:00-7:00 pm in the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory should be made to RI Veterans' Home, 480 Metacom Ave, Bristol, RI 02809.
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Allen Place
Colson Place
Joseph C. Francis
Joseph D. Francis
Richard Leamy
Michael Leamy
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