John J. Leyden, Sr.

John J. Leyden, Sr., 85, passed away peacefully at home in Easton, Pennsylvania on Monday, September 26, 2022, surrounded by his family. He was the beloved husband of Catherine Leyden with whom he shared over 61 years of loving marriage. He was born on August 6, 1937, in Manhattan, NY. He was the son of the late James and Della Leyden. John was a 1955 graduate of St. Helena High School in the Bronx, NY. He served in the New York National Guard. He worked as a Locomotive Engineer for The Port Authority Trans Hudson (PATH) Railroad for 37 years. He was a member of St. Jane Frances de Chantal Church. John enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He enjoyed hunting, photography and traveling across the world with his wife by his side.

John will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Catherine; sons, John Jr. (and his wife Noreen), and Michael Leyden both of Easton, PA; grandchildren, Liam, Dunavan and Aidan; sister, Eileen Villano.

Calling hours will be held on Friday, September 30, 2022 from 6P.M. to 9 P.M. at The Finegan Funeral Home, 4080 William Penn Hwy., Palmer Township, PA 18045, where friends and family can gather. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, October 1, 2022 at 10:30 A.M. at St. Jane Frances de Chantal Catholic Church, 4049 Hartley Ave., Palmer Twp., Pa. Interment will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Middletown, NJ.

Contributions: In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the church.