Obituary of Leonard J. Cunningham

Leonard J. Cunningham PEABODY – Leonard J. Cunningham, 89, beloved husband of the late Patricia (Schimpf) Cunningham, died unexpectedly on Sunday July 24, 2016 at the North Shore Medical Center—Salem Hospital. Born in Peabody, he was the son of the late Arthur and Mary (Durkin) Cunningham, and was a lifelong Peabody resident. He graduated from Peabody High School, then earned an Associate Degree from Bentley College of Accountancy. He also lived in Osterville on Cape Cod, and recently in Marblehead. Mr. Cunningham was an Accountant with United Shoe Manufacturing of Beverly for many years. He also worked with his wife, Patricia’s, CPA practice. Leonard enjoyed playing golf, visiting Cape Cod, and was a member for over 70 years at the Salem YMCA. He was most passionate about his family, and very faithfully devoted to his faith, and a communicant at St. John the Baptist Church in Peabody. He is survived by a daughter Dr Mary Cunningham Boyce of Marblehead; two cherished grandsons Jack Boyce and Nat Boyce of Marblehead; a sister-in-law Joan Cunningham of Salem, and many nieces and nephews including a special niece Mary Schimpf. He was preceded in death, besides his wife and parents, by brothers Arthur and Robert Cunningham and a sister Patricia Ankatell. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to gather on Saturday July 30, 2016 at 8 AM from the Conway, Cahill-Brodeur Funeral Home, 82 Lynn St., followed by a Funeral Mass at 9 AM in St. John the Baptist Church, Peabody. A visitation will be held on Friday from 5 – 8 P.M. in the funeral home. Burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Salem. Memorial donations may be made to the St. John’s Prep Robotics Team, 72 Spring St., Danvers, MA 01923.