David Leaghty

YOUNGSTOWN - David Eugene Leaghty, 37, died on Friday, September 25, 2020 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown surrounded by his children, Victoria and Dominic.

David was born July 1, 1983, in Youngstown, the son of William and Maxine (Wasakoski) Leaghty.

He was a graduate of Newton Falls and worked as a truck driver for City Cement for many years.

David was also a veteran of the United States Army. The happiest moments of David’s life were spending the time that he had with his two children. They meant the world to him.

David is survived by his loving father and best friend, William Leaghty (Debra Elias) of Youngstown; daughter Victoria Leaghty of Newton Falls; son, Dominic Mullins of Canfield; sisters, Christine Chise (Greg Beule) of Youngstown, Dina Cappelli of Youngstown, and Pamela (Kyle) Woods of Youngstown; brothers, Robert Chise of Boardman, James Chise and Vincent (Jenn) Cappelli of Youngstown and Frank Leaghty of Massillon; grandmother, Janet Nail; his very special nephew, Robert Chise Jr., as well as Steven Marshall, Kassandra Marshall, Amanda Chise, Mary-Katelynn Chise, Miranda, Vincent Cappelli lll, Mason Cappelli, Serena Studzinski, Kiley Cappelli, RJ Cappelli, and Justin Cappelli.

He was preceded in death by his mother; and brother Randy Cappelli.

Family and friends may call Thursday from 10 a.m. to noon at the Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes, Austintown Chapel. A funeral service will follow at noon.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that material tributes take the form of donations to the family at https://gf.me/u/y2mvrt

Visit www.higgins-reardon.com to send condolences to the family.