Philip J. Leeney

Philip J. Leeney, age 86, of Greenacres, Florida passed away on February 3, 2019. Mr. Leeney was born in Norwich, Connecticut on December 3, 1932. He was a veteran of The US Marine Corps during the Korean Conflict. Mr. Leeney was a state legislator for the State of Connecticut for three terms. He worked for Getty Oil Company, retiring after 35 years. Mr. Leeney was predeceased by his parents, Philip and Madeline (Riordan) Leeney and brother, John Leeney. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Alice E. Leeney; sons, Patrick (Jessica) Leeney, Michael (Tina) Leeney and Thomas (Laurie) Leeney; daughters, Elizabeth (Richard) Capasso, Mary (David) MacKenzie and Ann (Patrick) Maguire; 13 grandchildren; brother, James (Lucille) Leeney; sisters, Katherine McDougall and Ellen Leeney.

The family will receive friends from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM on Saturday, February 16, 2019 at Woyasz & Son Funeral Home, 141 Central Avenue, Norwich, Connecticut 06360. A Mass of Christian burial will follow at 11:00 AM at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Norwich, Connecticut followed by interment with military honors at St. Joseph's Cemetery. There will be no local services for Mr. Leeney at Tillman Funeral Home. Please contact Woyasz & Son Funeral Home at 860-889-1886 for further information regarding services.