[HFDlist] George LeGacy Obituary

[Leah Francese-Wood]

Holden Fire has received notice of the passing of George LeGacy, Father 
of former Holden Firefighter and current FDNY Firefighter, Kevin Legacy. 
Services were held over the weekend. Sorry for the delayed notice.

D.C. Bergstrom


George W. LeGacy, Jr.

WORCESTER - George W. LeGacy, Jr., 69, of Worcester died Monday, January 
13th at home. His wife of 29 years, Patricia E. (Moynihan) LeGacy died 
in 2004. He leaves his daughter, Michelle Montville and her husband 
Brian of Dudley; a son, Kevin LeGacy of New York; two brothers, Jack 
LeGacy and his wife, Kathy of Worcester and David LeGacy and his wife, 
Karen Rae LeGacy of Sandwich; two sisters, Marsha LeGacy Wright and her 
husband Norman of Ocean Bluff and Lori LeGacy Spurling of East Falmouth; 
a sister in law, Kathleen LeGacy of Bourne; three grandchildren 
including his beloved Maggie and 12 nieces and nephews. He was 
predeceased by a brother, Paul LeGacy.

He was born in Worcester the son of George W. Legacy, Sr. and Barbara 
(Alix) Legacy. George was a proud veteran of the United States Army 
serving during the Vietnam War. He was a graduate of Nichols Junior 
College. George was talented musically playing the bass and singing lead 
in the band circuit for years. He worked as a vice president at Guaranty 
Bank in Worcester as well as a consultant before pursuing a career in 
softball coaching. After coaching his daughter Michelle in softball for 
years, and watching her on the mound. George coached at WPI for 11 
years, acting as head coach for eight years. He just retired last 
spring, returning to his daughter's alma mater Clark University as an 
assistant coach. George was very passionate about the game of softball 
and felt at home on the diamond. He will be missed by all those who 
loved his warm smile and his spirit.

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LEAH FRANCESE-WOOD/ Holden Fire Administration Office- 1370 Main Street-
Holden, MA 01520 - Phone:(508) 210-5650 Fax: (508) 210-5657
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