Dennis J. Leary
Dennis Leary died on May 23, 2014 at Mountain View Gardens Long Term Care Center with his loving wife by his side. He leaves his wife of 17 years Edith Komlosi-Leary, Sons Dennis and James Michael Leary of Dover, NH, His sister Alice and her husband Ronald Baril of Ashburnham, MA, Godson/Stepson Adam Presser and his wife Stacy of Dunedin, FL, Grandchildren Megan and Dennis John and their mother Teresa Leary of York, ME, Sister-In-Law Katherin Leary of Weymouth, MA, and many nieces and nephews. He also leaves a lifetime friend, James J. McCarthy of Scituate, MA. Dennis was born in Dorchester. Son of Dennis J. Leary and Agnes (Scanlon) Leary. He attended local schools before enlisting in the US Army at age 19. He was stationed in Germany and was honorably discharged as a disabled Korean War Veteran in 1956. After his service he attended and graduated from Northeastern University with a BS Degree in Civil Engineering and attended MIT for research work. He did special studies in Longjumeau in France. He obtained is MS Degree in Civil Engineering at the University of Illinois. He was a Geotechnical Engineer P.E.FASCE with professional licenses in several states. He worked in this capacity on projects around the world. Including Egypt, Burma and South America employed by Woodward-Moorhouse & Associates as a Consulting Engineer. Prior to his retirement he was a partner in Langan Engineering and Environmental Services for 26 years. He was an active member of the OLM RC Church in Kinnelon, NJ. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday at 11 A.M. in Saint Gregory Church, 2223 Dorchester Avenue in Dorchester, Lower Mills. Visiting hours will be held prior to the funeral mass at the Dolan Funeral Home, 1140 Washington Street, Dorchester LOWER MILLS, from 9 A.M. to 10:30 A.M.
Guestbook Entries
My son Sean and I send our love To Edith Leary and family .Dennis remains in our hearts not only as a delightful neighbor but as friend. We shall remember Edith’s special dinners and the interesting conversation. Those memories will never fade
To Edith Sorry for your loss. I know things will be rough in the next couple of weeks. Remember he is in a better place. Lets remember all the good he has brought into this world. You and adam and the rest of his family keep him in your hearts. God bless you.
I worked with Dennis for a number of years at Woodward et al. I remember him as a fun-loving caring person who was a pleasure to work with. He would go that extra mile in all he did. I’m sure he will be missed by his family. My sincere condolences.
Edith
Sorry for your loss. Our condolences. You are in are prayers.
Edith & Adam,
It was such a pleasure working with Dennis and he was a lot of fun to work with and I will always remember him. I’m sorry for your loss and my sincere condolences to you and your family and you will be in my prayers.
Edith,
I am so sorry for your loss.
I knew Dennis was quite a pistol but I didn’t know he was so darn handsome in his younger years. Wow…..what a picture. I am sure he’s smiling at that one. God Bless.
Maureen Hurley
When the Lord calls our loved ones home, he leaves a gift of memories in exchange. Hold on to your memories, and let them guide you during this time of sadness. Take heart. Time will soften the edges and ease your burden.
You’re in our thoughts, our hearts, and our prayers,
Jack & Esther
Dear Edith, Family and Friends of Dennis Leary:
Dennis Leary was part of a legacy of hard working and dedicated individuals. Dennis frequently came to our home in Bergan County, NJ, as I was growing up, to work with my “slave-driver” father (Yves Lacroix). I have very fond memories of his visits as he was happy, energetic and fun-loving. Tireless in fact, which if you worked with my father, was a prerequisite. He was a kind man and liked children, often taking interest in what my brother and I were up to. Dennis Leary, you will be missed, but are now among friends and family members who have passed before you.
Charlotte Lacroix
Daughter of Yves Lacroix and Gerardine Meerman
Dear Leary Family,
I worked with Dennis for several years at WCC during the 70’s. A very bright, sincere and kind man, and so much fun. He always made us laugh. I’ll always remember Dennis with a smile. My condolences to all.
Ann Terrezza
To Edith and the Leary Family,
My sincere condolences for your loss. Dennis touched so many people and we will all miss his wit, humor and that twinkle in his eye. Dennis was truly a kind soul…goodbye dear friend and may God bless you.
Gloria DePascalis
Edith and Family
I am saddened to hear of the passing of Dennis. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I just want to share a few remembrances I have of my interactions with Dennis.
Dennis was a person that no one who met him and worked for him ever forgot. I worked for Dennis as a resident staff engineer on the Gibson Station cooling lake in 1973-74 while we were both at Woodward Moorhouse. I will always remember Dennis as a tenacious, hard working, quick thinking, competent professional engineer that could and would take you to the edge if you let him. On the other hand, he was a big softy if you challenged him and stood up for yourself. He was a great help to me to understand some of the intangibles of being an effective and competent engineer. He was a great introduction to my longer term work for Yves Lacroix that followed working for Dennis.
Dennis was a lot of fun to be with in all social occasions and I will always remember my short time working with him fondly even though we have not seen each other for a long time. I am sure that God will bless his passing and provide him a comfortable place for his eternal rest with his family, old friends and a whole bunch of new people that will be introduced to his brand of thinking.