Obituary: Edward G. Leahey

Prepared by Leahey family

Edward G. Leahey passed away on Aug. 6 in Hilton Head, South Carolina, at the age of 87.

Ed was born in Far Rockaway, and grew up in Hollis. He attended Cortland State Teachers College. After graduation, he entered the Marine Corps, where he became an officer, and served in both California and the Far East. Following his military service, he became the director of physical education and athletics, at Suffolk County Community College.

Ed later worked in the shipbuilding industry, with E.W. Hazard Associates, and, later, became the owner of a small resort, the Whiteface Chalet, located in Wilmington.

He was involved with local attractions, businesses and sports — even going so far as to serving, along with his wife, Linda, as an official in both the World Cup and the 1980 Olympic Winter Games.”

After selling the chalet, Ed and Linda became general and business managers for large recreational resorts. He was affiliated with Gurney’s Inn, in Montauk, the Sheraton, in Glens Falls, and the Windmill Point Marine Resort, in Virginia.

Ed and his family moved to Hilton Head in 1987, where he and Linda worked in real estate for more than 25 years. He eventually became a teacher of real estate to newcomers in the industry.

Ed is survived by his wife; son, Todd, of Tolland, Conn.; daughter, Michelle Cox, of Columbia, Mo.; and six grandchildren.

Ed will be cremated, and a memorial is planned for a later date. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be sent to the American Cancer Society.