Thomas J. Leahy

October 24, 1943 – April 4, 2025

Thomas J. Leahy age 81 of River Vale, NJ, previously of Hillsdale, NJ, passed away on April 4th, 2025. He was born in the Inwood section of Manhattan to Catherine McKeon Leahy and William Leahy. Thomas graduated from Power Memorial Academy followed by four years in the Air Force where he served in both Japan and Korea.

Thomas later graduated from Fairleigh Dickinson University with a degree in economics. He retired after being employed by Xerox for 37 years.

He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years Virginia Burns Leahy and their devoted daughter Gail Leahy of Ramsey, NJ. Thomas was predeceased by his beloved son Brendan Leahy and his younger sister, Donna Wilkins, in 2020. Thomas is also survived by his two brothers Kevin (Denise) and Eugene Leahy.

Tom’s dedication to Brendan’s care knew no bounds. Everything he did for Brendan was done with great cheerfulness and love. Tom approached everyone in his life with the same happy attitude.

The family will receive guests at Becker Funeral Home, 219 Kinderkamack Road, Westwood, NJ on Wednesday, April 9th from 3-7PM. A Mass celebrating Thomas' life and faith will take place at St. John The Baptist R.C. Church in Hillsdale, NJ on Thursday, April 10th at 10AM.