The Times Union (Albany, New York), March 25, 2008, Tuesday
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The Times Union (Albany, New York)
March 25, 2008, Tuesday
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ALBANY Timothy J. Leonard, 63, passed away on Holy Saturday, March 22, 2008, with his beloved wife Jill at his bedside.
Tim was born in Albany on January 7, 1945, the younger son of the late John and Marie Purcell Leonard. He was educated at Vincentian's "Glass School", Christian Brothers Academy and Russell Sage College. A dedicated "Union Man", he also studied at the Cornell School of Industrial and Labor Relations, and authored a college credited course on railroad labor law used in that program.
Tim worked as a legislative aide to the NYS Constitutional Convention, a background which inspired a lifelong interest in political and civic affairs in all levels. In February 1970, Tim began his career with New York Central/Conrail/Amtrak as a locomotive engineer. His retirement in July 2005 marked 37 years of faithful service to the public, including several years as a committed and effective union legislative representative for the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers. On May 24, 1975 Tim married Jill Cassidy of Albany, whom he had known since high school days. Their life's journey together was a model of love, friendship and commitment to each other and to their community. With Jill, Tim was a founding member of both the Child Cancer Care Center at AMCH and The Ronald McDonald House in Albany. Tim had many interests, including a love of golf, which led to his accomplishment of two-hole-in-ones. He joined the local Civil War Roundtable and together Tim and Jill explored the Gettysburg Battlefield where his great-grandfather fought, and Ander-sonville where another relation died as a POW. While nothing pleased Tim more than a conversation with old friends, he also had a special love for the younger members of his family. He celebrated their every accomplishment with his personal attendance, was a supportive listener and offered constant encouragement at every stage of their life. Tim was the devoted "favorite uncle" every child adored. Tim was a former member of Wolfert's Roost Country Club and the Knights of Columbus, Fourth Degree. He was a lifetime member of the Brotherhood of Engineers. In addition to his wife, Jill Cassidy Leonard, Tim is survived by several cousins and relations including, Peter Lounsbery, Michael and Louise Lounsbery, Tom and Doyle Leonard, John Purcell, Michael and Janet Cassidy, Tom and Nancy Cassidy, Maureen Cassidy, Margaret and Al Levine. He is also the beloved uncle of Pam and Paul DiBiase, Jill and Brian Annelid, David Perfield, Colin and Kevin Cassidy, Thomas and Elizabeth Cassidy, Alyssa, Christian and Patrick M. DiBiase. Funeral services Wednesday at 12:00 p.m. in the chapel of the Academy of the Holy Names, Albany, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Entombment will follow the Mass in St. Agnes Cemetery, Menands. Those wishing to remember Tim in a special way, may send a contribution to The Ronald McDonald House, 139 S. Lake Ave., Albany, NY 12208.
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