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Joseph O'Leary Obituary

Joseph Evans O'Leary, age 67, of Harwich Port, formerly of Medfield and Boston passed away July 7, 2013. He will be sorely missed by his loving wife of 43 years, Carolyn Brady O'Leary, and his children; daughter Caryn and husband Matt Conway, son Kevin and wife KC OLeary, son David and wife Nanda OLeary, and daughter Catherine O'Leary and husband Kyle Milbier. Joe was the proud and loving grandfather of William, Nicholas, Reis, Connor, Elizabeth, and Keane. Beloved son of the late C. Joseph and Dorothy Evans O'Leary, he graduated from Wellesley High School, Boston College, Boston College Law School, and the Georgetown Law Center and proudly served as Lieutenant in the Naval JAG Corps. An accomplished lawyer, Joe recently retired from McDermott, Will, & Emery, where he served as National Chair of Labor and Employment Law. He was a former partner at Seyfarth, Shaw, as well as Choate, Hall, & Stewart. An active member of his community, Joe was a Knight of the Order of Malta, had been a trustee of Catholic Charities for the Archdiocese of Boston , and the New England Province of the Jesuits. Joe loved living on Cape Cod, especially his time at Allen Harbor Yacht Club where he served on the board and as legal advisor. Arrnagements handled by the Morris OConnor and Blute Funeral Home, 678 Main St., Harwich Center. A Mass of Christian Burial was held Thursday, 10:00am at Holy Trinity Church, 246 Rt. 28, West Harwich. Interment was private. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be made to Catholic Charities of Boston, 51 Sleeper St. Boston, MA or to VNA Hospice of Cape Cod, 434 Route 134 Suite D-3, South Dennis, MA 02660. Notes of comfort and sympathy may be made to his family at www.MorrisOConnorBlute.com

Published by The Cape Codder from Jul. 9 to Jul. 16, 2013.
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Carolyn,
It does not seem possible that 8 years have passed since Joe slipped the surly bonds of earth. Please know we are thinking of you and your amazing family on this anniversary.

Susan and Curt Gilmore

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July 1, 2021

We are so sorry to hear of Joe's death. What a wonderful, warm and kind man he was. Our thoughts and prayers are with the O'Leary family.
Neal and Patricia Harte, Winchester

July 17, 2013

Carolyn- Jim and I were very sorry to hear of Joe's passing. We knew him as a kind and warmhearted man who was always smiling. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Fondly. Linda Shannon and Jim Fitzgerald

Linda and Jim Shannon/Fitzgerald

July 12, 2013

My deepest sympathies O'Leary clan. The memories from Medfield and the Cape will live forever...the fun,and the laugh till you cry hilarity and mirth of Joe's humor...wish I was there to offer a high toast to Joe and the celestial bar in HEAVEN where he now glories!!!

Tim Duff

July 11, 2013

To The Family, I was so sorry to hear the news of Joe's passing. He was a wonderful man and a great golfing buddy. Always a class act - Joe had a great heart, piercing intelligence, and such a sense of humor! He carried himself so gracefully through his illness. God bless you all!.

Jim Sullivan

July 10, 2013

Such a nice guy with such a good family to care for him in his time of need. God has him now and he'll be OK. Remember the GREAT and the small moments you shared and love will help with the loss. With sympathy and empathy...Carol & Lance Kimball

Carol Kimball

July 9, 2013

I hope you all find comfort in his memory.
With sympathy.
Jill Popovich
TIAA-CREF

July 9, 2013

Dear Carolyn and "Clan", Joe was a dear friend since childhood. He had a great spirit, true courage, a laugh and smile that he shared with so many. His accomplishments in life were fantastic as is his family. A proud Husband and Father, Irishman, Catholic, Veteran, and Grandfather. He will be remembered and missed. God's peace and rest til we meet again. Jim & Elaine McCann, Franklin,Ma.

July 9, 2013

Dear Carolyn, Caryn, Kevin, David and Catherine~
Our hearts are heavy with the news of Joe's passing. How blessed you are to have had such a terrific man in your lives. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. Here's to a life well-lived!

Love,
Susan, Curt, Madison and Chase Gilmore

Susan Gilmore

July 8, 2013

Dear Carolyn & family, Joe was my best friend growing up. His father & mother were like second parents and very close to mine. Joe's great friendship & thoughtfulness kept him in my constant prayers. Surely, God has granted Joe eternal rest & peace. Chuck McCann

Chuck McCann

July 8, 2013

Great Man and a Great Family...he will be missed by all

Joe Logrippo

July 8, 2013

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