LEADER, JOSEPH M. of Whitman formerly of So. Boston, December 4, 2011. Beloved son of Albina (Vadeikis) & the late Mason of So. Boston. Dear brother of Phyllis & her husband Grafton Dearden of Whitman, & Doris E. Leader & her companion Fran Crowell. Also lovingly survived by 8 nieces & nephews, 15 great nieces & nephews, cousins & friends. Joe will be sadly missed by all. Visiting hours will be held at The Casper Funeral Home, 187 Dorchester Street, SOUTH BOSTON, on Wednesday from 4 to 8 PM. Interment prayers private.