More detail on this person: Albert Michael Leahy LtCol A. Micheal Leahy III, a Marine Corps Combat Artist, died peacefully, surrounded by his family on Oct. 15, 2010, in Cary, North Carolina. He was 77 years old. Born on January 19, 1933, in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Albert Michael Leahy III grew up in nearby Somerville, MA. He served two periods of active duty with the United States Marine Corps. In addition to being a combat artist, LtCol Leahy was a helicopter pilot, and had the honor of flying three presidents: Eisenhower, Kennedy and Nixon. He was a graduate of the Philadelphia University of Art and retired from the Marines in 1980 as LtCol USMCR. At the time of his death, he was painting commissions full-time at the Leahy Studio/Gallery in Cary, North Carolina. His many awards include the Presidential Service Commendation for Executive Flight Detachment HMX-1, and the Bronze Star with Combat "V". Throughout his career, his artwork has been featured on television, including documentary art for the Nataline Series during the 1973 Watergate deliberations. His artwork has appeared in many magazines, including US News&World report and All Hands Magazine. His paintings have been exhibited in the Marine Corps Museum in Quantico, VA and other venues. He was predeceased by his daughter, Kris in 2008. Surviving is his beloved wife of 56 years, Patricia, Cary, North Carolina, a son-in-law, Al, Virginia, a daughter and son-in-law, Erin and Randy, New Jersey, a son and daughter in law, James Edward Martin and Viki, Georgia; and NINE GRANDCHILDREN, Nate, Joseph, Libby, Albert, Sam, Madey, Marty, Gwendy, and Kevin, and one great-grandchild , Nerys. He is survived by five brothers and two sisters. The family will receive visitors from 1600 - 2000 Monday, October 18, 2010, at Andrews Mortuary Hampstead Chapel. A funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 am, Tuesday, October 19, 2010, at St. Jude the Apostle Catholic Church, Hampstead, NC. Burial WILL follow at COASTAL CAROLINA STATE VETERANS CEMETERY IN Jacksonville, NC. IN LIEU OF FLOWERS, THE FAMILY REQUESTS DONATIONS be made to: The Marine Corps Heritage Foundation, 3800 Fetter Park Drive #104, Dumphries, VA 22025.
Burial information: Costal Carolina State Veterans Cemetery, Jacksonville, NC
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