PHILIP DONALD LEAHY 88, passed away on Saturday August 5, 2023. He was born

the oldest of 4 brothers to William Donald Leahy and Mary Elizabeth (Hayes)

Leahy in Baltimore MD.

Through the early years, the Leahys traveled from the East coast to the

West coast.  Finally settling in the Tri-Cities WA. He served as a US

Marine.

Phil attended Seattle University and earned a BA in Philosophy. He later

went to Eastern and earned a BA in teaching. He taught in a 1-room school

house for 5 years in Vernita, then transferred to Jason Lee Elementary in

Richland, WA as a teacher for 4 years. He then served at Jason Lee as a

teaching librarian until his retirement. Phil and Marie were faithful

parishioners at St Patrick's Catholic church in Pasco WA.

In 1966 he married Marie (Schultz) that he met while they both were

employed at Hanford.

Phil was preceded in death by this parents and brother Paul. He is survived

by his wife of 57 years, Marie (Schultz), his children Matt (Sunday)

Auburn, WA, Chris (Kristy) Burbank, Erin Grillo (Mike) East Falmouth, MA

and his brothers Mike (Carol), Bill (Donzella) his 5 grandchildren.

Services will be Thursday at 11:00 AM at St Patricks Catholic church,

Pasco. The viewing will be from 4 PM to 8PM at Mullers on Union, Kennewick,

with the Rosary recited at 6 PM.