Every one of us has come across a person who immediately makes an impression on us. A person who volunteers for civic and neighborhood causes, the person who organizes the neighborhood business meetings, the person who steps up time and time again to help his neighborhood and his neighbors. In our corner of the world, Dorchester, Jerry Leary was the person that best fits this description. Jerry Leary and his family have done for Dorchester what some neighborhoods can only dream about. His commitment and drive were legendary, he could always be counted on to lend a hand both in good times and when times got difficult.

Jerry was an adoring husband, a kind and generous father and a loving grandfather who was in constant motion, helping and giving and doing for others every chance he got. Whether you knew him from his lifelong commitment to Dorchester and the various sports, civic, neighborhood or religious organizations that his kids had participated in over the years, or if you had ever worked with "Judgie" on a fundraiser for a neighbor or friend, you knew that he was about the most committed person a lot of us have ever been lucky enough to meet.

Life can be cruel but hardships bring us together to allow us to show that there is a bright side to every situation. The Leary Family find themselves in a precarious situation with Jerry's recent battle with a debilitating illness, and subsequent passing.  Lets join together to show our love and support for this wonderful family.

Coworkers, friends and family are organizing an event to benefit the Leary Family. We will be gathering at Florian Hall, Firefighters Local 718 – 55 Hallet Street, Dorchester on Friday January 29, 2010 to show how much we support Jerry and his family.

The evening with feature a live and silent auction, with entertainment and an ad book full of good wishes and gratitude along with the ever popular raffle area! Table reservations will be $200 and include 10 tickets, ads will be accepted at a cost of $100 for half page and $200 for a full page. For more information on reserving a table, placing an ad or to volunteer, please contact donna.bohan@verizon.net 

Tickets will also be available at the door the night of the event. If you would like to donate an item or make a monetary donation please feel free to send to the address listed above or contact one of the committee members and we will be happy to pick up a raffle or auction item. Thank you for keeping the Leary Family in your thoughts and prayers.

Please CLICK HERE to view a poster for the event, which can be printed and distributed.