Robert E. Leddy, 85, of Old Tappan, formerly of Norwood, passed away at home on Thursday, May 14, 2015. Beloved husband of 43 years to Barbara (nee Brophy). Loving father of Kathy Callahan of Wayne, Kerry Malawista and husband Alan Heilbron of Potomac, MD, Carol Duffy and husband William of Sag Harbor, NY, Maryellen Hanley and husband Joseph of Martinsville, Karen Leddy and husband Michael Pilsbury of Haworth and Robert Leddy, Jr. of Wilmington, NC.\u00a0 Adored grandfather of Anna, Peter, David, Billy, Meaghan, Ryan, Rhys, Jack, Ella, Ian, Myles, Liza, Emmett, Hannah, Nellie and Emma. Also survived by his brother James.\u00a0 He was pre-deceased by his precious granddaughter Sarah and his first wife Helen Zastrow Leddy.<\/p>\n
Bob and his wife, Barbara, traveled extensively throughout Europe and Asia, often bringing their large extended family along with them. Recent years have been spent doting on their many grandchildren, attending birthdays, sports events, performances and graduations. Together they created a tight-knit, loving family.<\/p>\n
Bob was a US Army Veteran of the Korean War. In recent years he exhibited his personal photo collection from his time there, capturing the struggle of everyday Koreans.<\/p>\n
Bob owned and operated Leddy Siding in Norwood for over 40 years.\u00a0 He belonged to the National Association of Contractors and was awarded Contractor of the Year numerous times. He was the holder of several patents related to the construction industry, in particular the \u201cLeddy Level.\u201d<\/p>\n
A Funeral Service will be held Friday, May 29, 2015 at 9:00 AM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale with entombment to follow at Madonna Mausoleum, Fort Lee.\u00a0 Visiting hours are Thursday, May 28 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM with family remembrances to be shared at 7:30 PM.<\/p>\n
In lieu of flowers, donations in Bob\u2019s memory may be made to the Englewood Hospital Hospice Program, 75 W. Demarest Ave., Englewood, NJ 07631.<\/p>\n
www.pizzifuneralhome.com<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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