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John O'Leary Obituary
TRUMANSBURG - John H. O'Leary, age 66, of 28 Strowbridge Street, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, June 7, 2008.
John was born in Malone, NY on April 6, 1942, a son of the late Frances and Kathleen (Murphy) O'Leary. He graduated from the Franklin Academy in Malone, and later obtained his degree in accounting from Pace University in NYC. He was a former employee of Precision Filters in Ithaca, and had been the owner of Sign-A-Rama in Ithaca, opening the business in June of 1995.
He is survived by his wife, Linda of Trumansburg, his children, Kelly (David) Blake of Newfield, Karen (Brian) Barnes of Rochester, and John (Stephanie) O'Leary of Trumansburg; his grandchildren, Kimberly and Zachary Makinster, Marshall Blake, Jacob and Joshua Barnes, and Zachary Horn; and a great-granddaughter, Jahnaya Makinster; his siblings, Dolores (Bernie) Martin of Oklahoma City, OK, Joseph Duffy of Winter Haven, FL, Frances (Charles) Angelino of Phoenix, MD, Kathleen (Phillip) Lahue of Canandaigua, and Daniel (Anna) O'Leary of Rochester; and a host of nieces and nephews. John was preceded in death by his brothers, Timothy and James O'Leary.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 11, 2008, at the Ness-Sibley Funeral Home, 23 South St., Trumansburg. On Thursday, June 12, a Memorial Scripture Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, kindly remember John in the form of a memorial to the Trumansburg Fire Dept., PO Box 418, Trumansburg, NY 14886.
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Memories and Condolences
for John O'Leary
Maureen Murphy Mize
July 10, 2008
Linda and Family
With deepest sympathy. You and your family are in our prays.
Love Maureen & David
Jerry & Irene Schickel
June 20, 2008
To the O'Leary Family,
We are very sorry for your loss. We always enjoyed John's incredible sense of humor. He had a special way of brightening up every day.
Weslene Goodman
June 18, 2008
Liinda and family:
I just learned about your sad loss. I am truly sorry to hear you lost your lifetime mate. God bless and our prayers will include you and yours.
Jim and Weslene (clark) Goodman
Las Vegas, Nevada and Palmer, Alaska
Mike McCarthy
June 18, 2008
I always knew you as Harrington, or
more effectinately as "Bones". We were friends during our childhood and
teen age years and I remember when
you used to take care of St. Joseph's
cemetery on the Lake Titus Road,
beside my old homestead. Your death saddened me. You will be missed. My condolances to your family and loved ones.
Jennifer (Moracco) DeCicco
June 18, 2008
Linda, John and Family,
I was greatly shocked and saddened to hear of Harrington's passing. I will never forget all of the laughs he brought me when I used to spend time at Sign-O-Rama...he was always 'good' for giving and/or receiving a friendly 'hard time'. I feel honored to have known such a kind and big-hearted soul. My deepest sympathies to you and your entire family.
Mary Sherman
June 18, 2008
Dear O'Leary family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Harrington and I went to school together and he was such fun. I remember singing to him when he would come into Marion's or the Popcorn Shop. The song H A double R I always brings a smile and the memory of Harrington.
Mary (Geary) Sherman
Jim & Sue Allen
June 17, 2008
Linda, Our heart goes out to you and your family. You are in our thoughts and prayers. May God Bless you all.
Love Jim and Sue Allen
debbie pellerin
June 14, 2008
Linda our sympathy to you and your family on the sudden loss of Harrington. Debbie (Tobin) and Bob Pellerin
Matt & Mythia Allen
June 14, 2008
Mrs. O'Leary, John, Kelly and the rest of the family, our deepest sympathies in your time of need. John was a fantastic listener and a great humorist who always had a comical perspective on life. Spending time with John and Linda was always the highlight of our New Year's Eve gatherings in the Burg.
Tecia Hutchinson
June 14, 2008
Linda and Family, we were so sorry to hear the sad news of Harrington's passing. It has been a long time since I have seen any of you. I always remember babysitting the kids when you lived in Solvay. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this most difficult time and during the coming months.
Kim & Tom Capalongo
June 12, 2008
Johnny -
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Our Deepest Sympathy ~ Tom & Kim
Joan Good
June 12, 2008
Dear Linda and Family - I was so sorry to hear about John. When I think of the good times in the Burg, I think of John and what a great guy he was. Always could make me laugh! You and John were always so kind to me and Chip. He will be missed by all who knew him. My prayers are with you all.
Karyn Marion
June 11, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May you find peace with each memory of John, he was such a nice friend.
God Bless all of you,
Bill Ryan and Family
Maryellen Macrina
June 11, 2008
I am so sorry for your loss. I met John when he and my husband Joe worked at PF. I will keep you in my prayers. With my deepest Sympathy
Chris & Gwyn Diemand
June 11, 2008
Our deepest condolences to your family. John and I did business for years and I always enjoyed going to see him. Our conversations were hysterical and we always seemed to make each other smile. He was really a great person. Our prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
Lara Sheikh
June 11, 2008
Dear Mrs. O'Leary, Kelly, Karen and John,
I am so sorry to hear the news of Mr. O'Leary's passing. He was always so kind to me growing up on Strowbridge Street and my thoughts and sympathies are with you all at this sad time.
Joel & Mindy Wilson
June 11, 2008
To The O'Leary Family: You are all in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Larry Berger
June 11, 2008
I'm so sorry for your loss. I always enjoyed chatting and working with John. He will truly be missed.
Frank Carney
June 11, 2008
I would like to start by giving my condolences to John's family and loved ones.
I want to express how I'm going to miss doing business with the character that John was. I'd have to compare doing business with John, like going to an old mom and pop store. John knew you by name, hold a conversation with you, and he wouldn't hold back cracking a joke with you, or even at you. I enjoyed doing business with him over the past several years, and I will truly miss our friendship. God Bless!
Jason Swaney
June 11, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Mr. O'leary always treated me with kindness and was a wonderful man. God Bless you and your family in your time of need.
Margo (Koonce) Umholtz
June 11, 2008
John,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
John and Linda Furey
June 11, 2008
Linda, John and families,
Please accept our sincere sympathies and know that you are in our thoughts during this most difficult time.
Lisa (Casey) David, Steve & Alexa David
June 11, 2008
Aunt Linda, Kelly, Karen and Johnny,
It is amusing in a way to read the words of others referring to our Uncle Harrington as John. I so looked forward to introducing Uncle Harrington to the first Casey grandchild this summer. I feel for all of you, he was too young, funny and loving to be taken so suddenly. I am sad that I can't be there and will be thinking of all of you this week. I plan to dedicate Run for Dad to him on Sunday.
Bob & Paige Schickel
June 10, 2008
John,
We are so sorry for your family's loss. We will always remember Mr. O'Leary as a kind and thoughtful man.
Larry and Anita Clapp
June 10, 2008
Dear Linda, John, Kelly, Karen and Families:
We were shocked and saddened to read about John's passing. Trumansburg has lost yet another fine community member. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very diffficult time. In time, the wonderful memories that you have will lessen the grief that you now feel.
Tom Major
June 10, 2008
John,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Sharon & Jamie Drader
June 10, 2008
Our deepest sympathies.
Shirley & Sherman Johnson
June 10, 2008
Linda, Kelly, Karen, Johnny & Families, Know that our hearts are with you. John was the nicest guy we ever knew. There is a special place in heaven for him. May God surround you as you face this trying time. You are in our thoughts and prayers forever. We love you all.
Jan Archambault
June 10, 2008
My prayers and thoughts are with you. May our Lord Jesus Chrtist comfort you during this time and in the future.
Ramsey Brous
June 10, 2008
So sorry for your loss. It was always a pleasure talking to John.
Dale Dimick
June 10, 2008
I am very sorry for your loss.
Michael Longo
June 10, 2008
John:
Our thoughts are with you are your family during your loss. Your dad was so helpful to me over the years as neighbors on West State Street.
Michael & Gina
Thomas Smith
June 10, 2008
Deepest sympathy from the entire Ithaca Foreign Car Service family. John will be greatly missed.
Paige and John Paratore
June 10, 2008
Please accept our deepest sympathy - we will always remember John fondly. He was a great guy.
Tracy Sullivan Goodrich
June 10, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with the entire O'Leary family. I am so very sorry for your loss. I will miss "Big" John and all the talks I had with him at the sign shop. John is one of the most thoughtful, caring, generous and all around wonderful men I have ever known. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Deb Kippoola
June 10, 2008
Our hearts go out to the entire O'Leary Family. We were so sorry to hear about your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Rich, Deb, Mitch & Zach Kippola
Laura Dellert
June 10, 2008
Linda, Kelly, Karen, John & Families, Your in our thoughts and prayers. John was a wonderful man and will be greatly missed.
Gary Bartholf
June 10, 2008
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
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