Birth date: Jul 27, 1938 Death date: Jan 22, 2025
Eugene A. Leathem 86 of Dunedin, Florida passed away January 22,2025 after a brief illness. He was born in Killavalley,Cavan Ireland He was the son of the late Mary (Brady) and Gerard Leathem. He is survived by sisters Phyllis,Sus Read Obituary
Very sorry to hear the passing of Gene. I knew him from the Knights of Columbus. He was always very nice and when I arranged a bowling event for our group he was very supportive. I saw him at meetings and some of our fish frys. He will be missed.
Gene was a very thoughtful Catholic and Christian, humble to the heart. I never saw him assume upon anyone, but rather he would be one of the first to step forward. I particularly remember a call for help to our parish Helping Hands. We were asked to help in cutting the lawn for an elderly person who was being charged by the city for not keeping the yard to minimum standards. An injury prevented the resident from yard work. There were also two large piles of yard waste at the curb. The elderly resident lived on a corner lot and had designated the wrong street for stacking the debris which the city would pick up for free - if it was in the right street. Otherwise, they would charge a sum the resident couldn’t afford. Responding to the call were the few that came for yard work but not all were able to stay for moving the debris pile. Not Gene, even though visibly exhausted he wouldn’t stop as long as the need existed. Sure, we took a few more breaks over those last hours until it was done. AND, he went back the next day to go above and beyond.
There are many more fond memories I will keep of Gene. He is in God’s hands now, and I am sure delighting the heavens with his laughter and light spirit.
May you rest in peace, Gene.
Gene helped bring me into the Knights after we moved here fron Long Island four years ago. Knowing him even for the brief time I did was an incalculable blessing. May he rest in peace, and may God grant solace to his loved ones.
Gene sat to my left at Saturday vigil mass. But now, Jesus called Gene home.
Charlie Norval
Gene was a true Knight! I met him when I first started with the ladies Auxiliary and whenever we needed a hand for anything, Gene was the first to step forward and help! He is a true Hero and will be missed by so many! Rest in Peace Gene!
