Obituary of James P. Leddy

Leddy, James P., of Dix Hills, LI formerly of Bethpage, LI on September 7, 2018. Beloved husband of Eileen Leddy nee Capps. Devoted father of Elizabeth (Brian) McDonaugh, Catherine (Kevin) Malone, Eileen Leddy, Margaret Leddy (Alex Horemis), Christine (Lawrence) Reilly, Mary (Michael) Dunphy, James Leddy. Loving Papa to 17 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. James was a proud USMC Veteran who served in the Korean War. He was a Purple Heart recipient. James devoted 40 years of service to the City of New York, including his service as a member of the NYPD and the FDNY. James was a retired Captain from Engine 306 and also served as an UFOA Executive Board Member and Captain's Representative. He was a recipient of the Frank W. Kridel Medal. Reposing at the Fredrick J. Chapey & Sons Bethpage Funeral Home, 20 Hicksville Road (1 mile north of the Southern State Parkway, Exit 29). A Celebration of the Liturgy of Christian Burial at St. Martin of Tour's R.C. Church, Bethpage, LI, Monday 10:00 AM. Visiting Sunday 2:00 PM until 4:30 PM and 7:00 PM until 9:30 PM. The family requests donations to be made in James' memory to the Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675. www.chapeyfamily.com