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Daniel O'Leary Obituary

OLEARY Daniel C. O'Leary, III, passed away suddenly December 13, 2011. Dan was a respected and loving father, husband, mentor and friend, as well as a successful business and community leader in Jacksonville. Dan was a lifetime resident of Jacksonville. He attended St. Matthews elementary, Lake Shore Junior High and Robert E. Lee High School. Following High School he went on to college at Gordon College and the University of Florida. After college he served as a commissioned officer in the US Army, then followed his father into the insurance business with Shelly, Middlebrooks and O'Leary. Dan stayed with the company all his working life, becoming Chairman in 1985 and serving in that capacity until his passing. Dan was committed to community service all his life, starting in his youth with the Civil Air Patrol and leadership positions with the Jacksonville Jaycees. He went on to serve as president of the Riverside Rotary Club, a board member for the Greater Jacksonville Fair Association, a board member of the Boy's Clubs of North Florida, president of the Florida Surplus Lines Association, president of the Independent Insurance Agents of North Florida, and founding member and Chairman of the Florida Surplus Lines Service Office. He was also a member of the Florida Yacht Club and Timuquana Country Club, and an adult member of Troop 26, Boy Scouts of America. Dan is survived by his loving wife of 36 years, Mary Frances Perret O'Leary, his daughter Erin O'Leary, his son Conor O'Leary, daughter in-law Shannon Sheridan O'Leary, granddaughter Eliza O'Leary, his mother, Mrs. Daniel C. O'Leary, Jr. (Bobbie), his sister Robin O'Leary and his two brothers, Timothy and Patrick O'Leary. Dan's services will be held at 11:00am Saturday, December 17, 2011, in St. Matthews Catholic Church, 1773 Blanding Boulevard. There will be a reception at the church following the service. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 pm on Friday, December 16, at Hardage-Giddens Oaklawn Chapel. The family suggests donations in Dan's memory to the Paul Harris foundation of the Riverside Rotary Club. Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.hardagegiddensoaklawnchapel.com HARDAGE-GIDDENS OAKLAWN CHAPEL, 4801 San Jose Blvd is serving the family. Please Sign the Guestbook @ Jacksonville.com

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Published by Florida Times-Union on Dec. 16, 2011.

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Cindy Watkins

January 25, 2012

To the O'Leary family, I have just learned the sad news of Mr. O'Leary's passing and wanted to send my sincere sympathy. I had the pleasure of working with Dan for a number of years through the Boys and Girls Clubs of Northeast Florida, Inc., years ago. Your family will forever be in my thoughts and prayers.

Trudye Weaks Blackard

January 2, 2012

Dear Mary Frances and family, I learned tonight of Dan's passing. May our loving Lord give you strength and courage especially at this sad time. I shall remember Dan fondly. Sincerely,

Sue McCartney

December 29, 2011

I have known Dan for many years and worked for him for 6 years. He was my mentor and friend and I will miss him dearly. My prayers go out to Mrs. O'Leary, Erin and Conor and the O'Leary family. It was a pleasure working for him.

December 22, 2011

You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers

Michael Adams

Eleanor Fails-hayden

December 22, 2011

Dear Mary Frances,
I am so sorry for you loss. Miss you and love you.

December 18, 2011

Frankie,
I am so sad to hear about Danny
Please know that my thoughts are with you and your family at this sad time.
Betsy Barnes Mixson

December 18, 2011

To all the O'Leary family, our prayers are with you for god's peace that passeth understanding.

joe and marty clark

Janet Horner-Taylor

December 17, 2011

Oh, O'Leary family, we are sorry for your loss. You all are in our thoughts and prayers. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
With Love,The Horner Family

Julie LaFortune

December 17, 2011

To the O'Leary family, you are in my thoughts & prayers. Dan was a wonderful man to work with & will be missed.

December 17, 2011

To the O'leary Family, my deepest sympathy. I knew Dan thru the Car Dealership. I always serviced his and Conners Yukons. Dan was a wonderful gentleman it was a pleasure to know him. My thoughts are with you.
Paula Williams
Coggin Buick-GMC of Orange Park

Ron and Nita Allen

December 17, 2011

Frankie and family,
We are saddened to hear of Dan's passing. Although it's been quite a few years, I remember how enjoyable it was being with him, and his great sense of humor. Please know that our thoughts are with you.

December 17, 2011

Mrs. O'leary, Erin, Conor and family--I am so sorry for your loss. May God comfort you during this time. Hope Sellers Smith

Elizabeth Pannell

December 17, 2011

Conor, I am very sorry to hear of your dads passing. My mother Martha Chewning and I will keep you and your family close to our hearts and prayers.

Bruce Pollard

December 16, 2011

Mr. Dan how so profound that I never met you but were referenced to often in such a good manner, in my home. prayers to everyone.

Mike Goldman

December 16, 2011

To the O'Leary Family:
I knew Dan through professional and civic activities. I also used to regularly sit at the lunch counter with him at Two Doors Down. Dan was such an engaging person to talk to. He also gave my son excellent guidance as he started a job in the insurance industry. Dan was always generous with his time and insights. I feel very fortunate to have known him. I was so sorry to hear of his passing.
Mike Goldman

John Sikes

December 16, 2011

We were so sorry to hear of Dan's passing. We worked with Dan, Erin, Conor and Patrick for many years.Dan was always a pleasure to visit with. He was a true gentleman. Our prayers are with you all at this very difficult time.
Marian and John Sikes

December 16, 2011

Erin, Timothy and Patrick, my prayers and thoughts go out to you in time of sadness. Your father will be missed.
Thinking of You
Rachel Moore

Cristi Cannon

December 16, 2011

Mary Frances, Erin, Conor and the entire O'Leary Family; My thoughts and prayers are with you all.. I worked for Dan many years ago and will always appreciate the opportunity he gave me in the insurance industry. Not only was he a great boss he was a friend. Dan will be missed by all.
Thinking of you,
Cristi

Richard Abboud

December 16, 2011

You will be dearly missed by all of us at Richard's Sandwich Shop., where you graced us with your witt and smile. Blessings to the family....may he rest in peace.

Linda & Art Harris

December 16, 2011

We are so sorry for your loss, you will be in our thoughts and prayers. He will be missed by everyone he touched. Our sympathy to the entire family.

Jim Brewer

December 16, 2011

Dan, I know you're listening. I want to thank you. Every time we ran into each other, you always had a huge smile on your face. I never heard you say a bad thing about anyone, nor heard a bad thing about you, and isn't that how we're to be judged? Our character, integrity, our affiliations, our faith in people and in Jesus as our Saviour and example in living our lives?
You certainly achieved all of of that, and you set a standard for me Dan. I'll miss you, pal.

Gary Pullen

December 16, 2011

Dear Mary Frances, Erin & Conor: May faith and hope sustain you in this hour of need. As the Psalmist wrote, "while weeping may last through the night, joy cometh in the morning". Dan will always remain a dear friend and colleague and will be truly missed. Let us remember the times of joy we had together.

Will Ghioto

December 16, 2011

A great friend and one of the most talented men in the Insurance Business. Dan will be greatly missed by Agents across Florida, but never forgotten by
the many people his life touched

Jack de la Cova

December 16, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with are with the O'Leary family, Dan was a pillar in the insurance community, a leader in the industry and a friend who call on him.
I will never forget you Dan.... Jack de la Cova Boca Raton, FL

Carolyn Daniels

December 15, 2011

Mary Frances, Erin and Conor,
"Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of grief. Dan will truly be missed by the Surplus Lines Industry and especially by me." Dan's memory will always remain with me."
~
Carolyn Daniels,
Tallahassee, Florida

December 15, 2011

Dear Bobbie, Tim, and all the family:
So sorry for your loss and may God be with you all during this time; may He hold you in His hand and give you the strength needed.
Peg Kenyon-Bonhaus

Helen Dobbins

December 15, 2011

Da--You were the BEST GrandDad ever !!

Donna Lavery

December 15, 2011

I have been blessed and honored to have worked for Dan for 8 year. There is no finer man, or boss than Dan. He will be truely missed and he was truely loved by me and all his employee's. My prayes go out to his family. Dan is home with our Lord and at peace. Wishing the family sympathy, love and atrength it this time or grief and sorrow.

Terry Addy

December 15, 2011

To the O'Leary family; I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers. I always remember Dan with a smile on his face. He will indeed be missed.

December 15, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with Dan's family! We'll miss seeing Dan roaming around the Convention hall at FAIA's Convention!!

Cindy Molnar, FAIA

Kim Pollard

December 15, 2011

I worked for Dan and loved him dearly. He was always thinking of people that worked for him. He reminded me of my father when he would call to check on Erin. I will miss him so very much. May the love of Jesus be with his family at this time. Love you guys so very much.

Mark Shealy

December 15, 2011

You will be missed Dan.

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