Background
Leary, William Edward was born on October 14, 1923 in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Son of William Edward and Mary Elizabeth (Lee) Leary.
director insurance company executive
Leary, William Edward was born on October 14, 1923 in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Son of William Edward and Mary Elizabeth (Lee) Leary.
Bachelor, Harvard University, 1948.
With John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company, Boston, since 1950, assistant treasurer, 1964-1966, Second vice president, 1966-1968, vice president, 1968-1970, senior vice president, since 1970, also head mortgage and real estate department. Member Greater Boston Real Estate Board. Director Commonwealth Bank & Trust Company, Commonwealth National Corporation.
Trustee North America Mortgage Investors. Board directors Boston Municipal Research Bureau. Member advisory committee Federal National Mortgage Association, 1975-1976, 1978-1979.
Member Massachusetts Governor's Commission To Simplify Regulations, 1979.
Served with United States Army, 1943-1946. Member Mortgage Bankers Association, American Council Shopping Centers, International Council Shopping Centers.
Married Ellen Elizabeth Pickett, September 9, 1950. Children: William E., Ellen M., James T.