William Leahey
August 24th, 1942 - May 11th, 2022
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William's Obituary
Dr. William Leahey 79, of St. Joseph passed away suddenly on May 11, 2022 at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago, Illinois.
On May 19, 2022 a private family service was held at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church, Benton Harbor followed by a burial at Riverview Cemetery, St Joseph.
Dr. Leahey was born in Lowell, Massachusetts on August 24, 1942. He graduated with high honors from Tufts University in Medford, Massachusetts. In 1968 he graduated from Tufts University school of Medicine. Bill graduated with an Alumni Award in Biochemistry and Anatomy. He was also awarded membership in the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society (the top 10% of Medical Schools). By 1972, he had completed an Internship at Albany Medical Center, New York. He began a Radiology residency at New York University Medical Center and Bellevue Hospital. In 1969, his training was interrupted by a volunteer tour of duty with the United States Army. He was stationed at Khesanh, South Vietnam working as a triage physician (captain), living underground, treating wounded soldiers in limited space with limited equipment. After several months, Bill was transferred to Medical Headquarters hospital in Quangtri, Vietnam. He completed his last year of duty at Fort Mead, Maryland Military Hospital. He was honorably discharged as a Major. Bill returned to his Radiology residency.
In 1974, he joined Radiology Associates of Berrien County, practicing at Mercy-Memorial and Watervliet Hospitals and later at Lakeland Hospital. He was recruited for his Neuro-Vascular angiography skills. During his forty-four years of practice, Bill served as Chief of Radiology, President of the Berrien County Medical Society and in several Radiological societies.
Often times Bill said, “He was so fortunate to have chosen a
profession he truly enjoyed and loved.” His demeanor was always kind, respectful, patient and humble. He will always be remembered for his bright, friendly contagious smile.
Bill was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Jeanette Leahey; a daughter, Kristin Leahey of Boston; a son, John (Jordan) Leahey of Chicago, and two grandsons, William and Joseph Leahey.
Bill loved spending time with his family. He enjoyed classical music, history, art and baseball (Red Sox). His wonderful memory will live on with his family and friends.
In lieu of a Memorial Service, please send condolences to www.starks-menchinger.com Memorial contributions may be made to St Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or Curious Kid’s Museum, 415 Lake Boulevard, St Joseph, Michigan 49085.
On May 19, 2022 a private family service was held at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church, Benton Harbor followed by a burial at Riverview Cemetery, St Joseph.
Dr. Leahey was born in Lowell, Massachusetts on August 24, 1942. He graduated with high honors from Tufts University in Medford, Massachusetts. In 1968 he graduated from Tufts University school of Medicine. Bill graduated with an Alumni Award in Biochemistry and Anatomy. He was also awarded membership in the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society (the top 10% of Medical Schools). By 1972, he had completed an Internship at Albany Medical Center, New York. He began a Radiology residency at New York University Medical Center and Bellevue Hospital. In 1969, his training was interrupted by a volunteer tour of duty with the United States Army. He was stationed at Khesanh, South Vietnam working as a triage physician (captain), living underground, treating wounded soldiers in limited space with limited equipment. After several months, Bill was transferred to Medical Headquarters hospital in Quangtri, Vietnam. He completed his last year of duty at Fort Mead, Maryland Military Hospital. He was honorably discharged as a Major. Bill returned to his Radiology residency.
In 1974, he joined Radiology Associates of Berrien County, practicing at Mercy-Memorial and Watervliet Hospitals and later at Lakeland Hospital. He was recruited for his Neuro-Vascular angiography skills. During his forty-four years of practice, Bill served as Chief of Radiology, President of the Berrien County Medical Society and in several Radiological societies.
Often times Bill said, “He was so fortunate to have chosen a
profession he truly enjoyed and loved.” His demeanor was always kind, respectful, patient and humble. He will always be remembered for his bright, friendly contagious smile.
Bill was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Jeanette Leahey; a daughter, Kristin Leahey of Boston; a son, John (Jordan) Leahey of Chicago, and two grandsons, William and Joseph Leahey.
Bill loved spending time with his family. He enjoyed classical music, history, art and baseball (Red Sox). His wonderful memory will live on with his family and friends.
In lieu of a Memorial Service, please send condolences to www.starks-menchinger.com Memorial contributions may be made to St Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or Curious Kid’s Museum, 415 Lake Boulevard, St Joseph, Michigan 49085.
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