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John O'Leary Obituary

Age 90, August 9, of Reading, formerly of Somerville. Retired 50 year manager for the First National Stores. Beloved husband of the late Katherine Agnes (Otto) O'Leary. Son of the late Jeremiah and Mary (Donegan) O'Leary. Devoted father of John P. O'Leary, Jr. and his wife Kathleen of Cohasset, Daniel W. O'Leary and his wife Nancy of Sutton, NH , and the late Gerald F. and Thomas P. O'Leary. Father-in-law of Debra A. O'Leary of Andover and Carol B. O'Leary of Rockville, MD. Grandfather of Bernadette K. O'Leary Austin, Christopher S., John P. O'Leary, III, Erin J., Michael, and Ryan P. O'Leary. He also leaves 3 great grandchildren. Brother of Jeremiah J. O'Leary of Lowell and the late Daniel J. O'Leary. Calling hours will be held on Monday, August 11th, from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m., at the Farmer & Dee Funeral Home, 16 Lee St., TEWKSBURY. Funeral Tuesday, Aug. 12th, at 8:45 a.m. from the funeral home, followed by his Funeral Mass at 10 a.m., at St. Athanasius Church, 300 Haverhill St., Reading. Interment at Tewksbury Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to St. Athanasius Church, 300 Haverhill St., Reading, MA 01867 are suggested. For directions and obituary see www.farmeranddee.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Aug. 10 to Aug. 11, 2008.

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Liz Fiore

August 18, 2008

I am so sorry to hear about John. I very much enjoyed going to his house on Fridays. You all seem to have a very nice family. I am even more sorry that I did not make his services, as no one from my business notified me. He was in my thoughts all week. I'm very glad I got to know him and we did share few laughs together as I imagine he did with everyone he knew. If there is anything I can do please let me know.

Cathy Thayer

August 16, 2008

Dear Bernadette and Chuch,
I had the privilege of meeting your grandpa just one time at your house. My thoughts are with you as you morn this great loss in your family. With love....Aunt Cathy

NOREEN DELAI

August 12, 2008

I I WILL MISS SEEING JOHN AT ST ATHANASIUS DAILY 9 O'CLOCK MASS. HIS SENSE OF HUMOR AND LOVE OF FAMILY AND FAITH IN GOD,WILL ALWAYS BE AN INSPIRATION.

Joe & Marg Connolly

August 11, 2008

John and Kathleen--our deepest sympathy for the loss of your Dad.He must have been quite a character from all your funny stories about him.

Peter & Celine McCormack

August 11, 2008

Our sincere sympathy to all the family. We have the most fantastic memories of the time John spent with us in Ireland and also when we stayed with him in Boston. He always had some great stories to tell.

Jean Jacobs

August 10, 2008

My sincerest sympathies to John's family. I will miss him. He always had a twinkle in his eye and a good joke. I feel lucky to have known him.

Sincerely,

Jean Jacobs
A fellow St. Athanasius parishioner

Mary O'Leary

August 10, 2008

TO ALL THE FAMILY MY SINCERE SYMPATHY. I WORKED WITH JOHN AT FIRSTY. SINCE I WAS AN O'LEARY TOO WE HIT IT OFF FINE. I LOVE THE PICTURE!!
Mary O'Leary store 216

Aunt Mary & Jane

August 10, 2008

Dear Bernadette and Chuck,
We are with you in spirit and prayer. You have so many wonderful memories of your grandfather to keep him always alive in your hearts.
With sincere sympathy to you and to your dad and family.

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