Robert "Pat" F. Leahy, Jr.

Robert Francis “Pat” Leahy Jr., 85, of McKnightstown, PA, passed away on September 27, 2022. He was the loving husband of Lynne E. Leahy for 66 years. Born January 10, 1937, in Bethesda, MD, he was the son of the late Robert, Sr. and Isabel A. Leahy. He attended Dematha High School in Hyattsville, MD. Pat was a plumber for John J. Kirlin Company in Rockville and a member of the Washington, D.C. Plumbers Local 5. After retiring in 1999, Pat and Lynne moved to Ocean View, Delaware in 2001 where they enjoyed the beauty of coastal living. Pat had an abiding respect and love of nature. He always had a camera ready to capture images of the creatures passing above and through their yard. They moved back to the area in 2015 to spend more time with their children, grandchildren and great grandchildren, affectionately known as the “baby army”. He most enjoyed spending time with his family and loved fishing and woodworking. Pat Leahy was quite simply a good man. He will be dearly missed. In addition to his beloved wife, he is survived by his daughters; Tara Lawrence and husband Rob, Kerry Sexton and her husband David. Son; Dana Leahy, Son-in-law, David Lawyer, and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Brother; Gerald Leahy and wife Gwen, and Sister; Sandra Russo and husband Doug. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Candy Lawyer. A private Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Arrangements are with Brandenburg & Stein Funeral Parlor, Gettysburg, PA. Donations in his memory can be made to The Nature Conservancy, 4245 N. Fairfax Drive, Suite 100, Arlington, VA 22203, or visit their website at nature.org.