October 28, 1970 - August 11, 2022
John R. Leahan, 51, of Groveville, NJ passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 11, 2022 at home surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Woodbury, NJ, and raised in Washington Township, NJ he resided in the Hamilton area for the past 14 years. John was a landscaper by trade and enjoyed tending to the gardens at St. Vincent DePaul Church, where he was a longtime parishioner. He was a longtime member of the Friends of Bill W. and was member of the Monday night H.O.W. Group at the Bridge Church in Hamilton, and the Saturday Believing! Group at St. Vincent DePaul Church.
John was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, who will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Predeceased by his parents, Joseph and Elizabeth “Betty” (Kelly) Leahan; sister, Elizabeth “Betty” Atkinson; and his brother-in-law, Glenn Atkinson; he is survived by his loving wife, Sharon (Smith) Leahan; children, Patrick Leahan, Hailey Leahan, Derrick Anderson, Zharea Hall, and Michael Hall; brothers, Joseph Leahan, and Michael Leahan and his wife Chris; sister, Rose Atkinson; granddaughter, Phoenix Anderson; many nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends, as well as all of the men from inside the rooms that he considered his brothers.
Visitation for family and friends will be held Monday, August 22, 2022 from 6:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m.
at the Buklad-Merlino Yardville Memorial Home, 30 Yardville-Allentown Road, Yardville.
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Tuesday, August 23, 2022 at 12:00 p.m. at St. Vincent dePaul Church, 555 Yardville-Allentown Road, Yardville, NJ, 08620. Weather permitting the mass will be held in the gardens behind the church.
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John Leahan! The ONLY GUY BFF i ever had! You were so special to me and will always be in my heart! Im devasted that you are gone! I just found out and am so sorry i was not there for you and to pay my respects to your family as well. John l will miss you until we meet again...and we will meet again! With Love Always, BrigitteBramante
Sharing in your sadness John will be missed . we are so sorry for your loss .
It seems like every time we pulled up to rehearse at St. Vincent's, John was always there. Whether he was making the grounds and gardens a more beautiful place, or helping out in some other way, John was a steady presence at St. Vincent's who could always be counted on to flash a smile or lend a hand. We send our deepest condolences to his family and friends for his tragic loss and pray that God will hold you in the palm of His hand during this painful time. Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord, and may perpetual light shine upon him. He will be missed.
Mike Weatherholtz and Nicole Wells
My brother John, we had many good times together and always looked out for one another. Spoke to you a week ago and now I’m saying a final goodby. I love you brother and I know God needed a good man above just sad it was time to go and your now at rest. I send my blessing and love to your family and will see you again one day my friend. God bless
So very sorry for your loss, Sharon. John was one of the most genuine, selfless individuals we have ever met. May he rest in peace and may the good Lord keep you and your family close by his side.
The Bolbotowski's