Joseph Earl Leeney

Joseph Earl Leeney was born on February 16, 1946 in Chicago, IL and later moved to Dickinson, TX where he spent his childhood with his beloved brother and Magliolo family. He graduated high school as Valedictorian of his senior class and went on to graduate from the University of Houston.

He spent his career as a Price Analyst and then as chief for the U.S. Government Department of Defense Contract Administration Services Region, Management Area office, Richardson, TX. Joe loved sports, following the stock market, and entering (and winning!) contests. He was a devout Catholic and coached the Saint Thomas Aquinas girls' softball team for several years. While in high school Joe played baseball against future legend Nolan Ryan. Rumor has it that Joe got a hit off Ryan!

Joe was happily married to Martha Leeney for almost 35 years. He was preceded in death by his dear parents Earl and Ursula Leeney. He is survived by his wife, Martha of Dallas, TX; his brother, John Leeney and wife Lesa of Dickinson, TX; his step-children, Vincent Martin and wife Dew of Palmer, TX; Sherry Martin and Vicki Martin, both of Dallas, TX; and grandson Connor Martin of Palmer, Texas. He is beloved by many extended family and friends.

He was a joy to know, was extremely kind, and always had people laughing. After a long battle with Parkinson's, Joe went to be with the Lord on March 13, 2022.

~*~DO NOT WEEP FOR ME~*~

"Do not weep for me for I have not gone.

I am the wind that shakes the mighty Oak.

I am the gentle rain that falls upon your face.

I am the spring flower that pushes through the dark earth.

I am the chuckling laughter of the mountain stream.

Do not weep for me for I have not gone.

I am the memory that dwells in the heart of those that knew me.

I am the shadow that dances on the edge of your vision.

I am the wild goose that flies south at Autumns call and I shall return at Summer rising.

I am the stag on the wild hills way.

I am just around the corner.

Therefore, the wise weep not.

But rejoice at the transformation of my Being."