Background
Leeney, Robert Joseph was born on May 10, 1916 in New Haven. Son of Patrick Joseph and Mary Alice (Ross) Leeney.
Leeney, Robert Joseph was born on May 10, 1916 in New Haven. Son of Patrick Joseph and Mary Alice (Ross) Leeney.
Student public and private schools. Doctor of Humane Letters (honorary), University New Haven, 1983. Doctor of Humane Letters (honorary), Albertus Magnus College, 1985.
Reporter, book page editor, drama critic, New Haven Register, 1940-1947;
editorial writer, New Haven Register, 1947-1955;
editor editorial page, New Haven Journal-Courier, New Haven Register, 1956-1961;
executive editor, New Haven Journal-Courier, New Haven Register, 1961-1972;
editor, New Haven Journal-Courier, New Haven Register, 1972-1981;
editor emeritus, New Haven Journal-Courier, New Haven Register, 1981;
vice-president, director, New Haven Journal-Courier, New Haven Register, since 1970. Vice president, secretary Register Public Company. Director Connecticut Savings Bank.
Examiner administrative reports, editor Official Digest State Reports, Connecticut, 1951-1952.
Connecticut public information chairman American Cancer Society. Vice president Arts Council Greater New Haven. Member Connecticut Education Council, Education Commission of States, Connecticut Commission on Freedom of Information, 1981-1986.
Board directors St. Raphael's Hospital Foundation, Long Wharf Theatre, New Haven, 1990. Trustee Albertus Magnus College, 1984, Connecticut Foundation Open Government Served with United States Army Air Force, World World War World War II. Member Sons of the American Revolution (honorary member, Humphreys branch 2005), National Conference Editorial Writers, American Society Newspaper Editors, New England Society Newspaper Editors (president 1961), New England Associated Press News Executives Association (president 1977), Connecticut Editorial Association, Connecticut Circuit Associated Press (president), New Haven Chamber of Commerce (vice president, director, Distinguished Service award), Outer Circle, New Hampshire Colony History Society, Kiwanis, Woodbridge Club, Mory's Club, Quinnipiak Club, Sigma Delta Chi (president Connecticut chapter 1963-1969).
Married Anne King Coyne, June 28, 1941. Children: Robert Joseph, David Coyne, Anne Patricia.