Reading, Massachusetts
Apr 16, 1949 – Nov 7, 2022
O'LEARY, James L. Of Reading, November 7, 2022. Former husband of Paula M. (Rodrigues) O'Leary. Devoted father of Jenna M. Iannelli and her husband, Steven of Wakefield, Justin J. O'Leary of Reading, and Shannon M. O'Leary and her fiancé, Nicholas Stevenson of Stoneham. Brother of Janet Amrock and her husband, Paul of Wilmington and Virginia Bogan and her husband, James of Kansas. Loving grandfather of Kylie and Connor O'Leary, Francesca and Steven Iannelli. Funeral from the Douglass, Edgerley and Bessom Funeral Home, 25 Sanborn St. (corner of Woburn St.), READING, on Wednesday, November 16, at 9:30am followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Agnes Church, 186 Woburn St., Reading, at 10:30am. Burial is private. Funeral Home Visiting Hours Tuesday 4:00-7:00pm. A Service will be given by the members of the Knights of Columbus Council 1031 at 6:00pm. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in James's memory to the Reading Food Pantry, 6 Salem St., Reading, MA 01867. For directions and online guestbook, visit www.johnbdouglassfuneralhome.com
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When Jim was chairing the Town Finance Committee, it was a pleasure to work with him. We send our condolences to the family and were happy to remember him with a donation to the Reading Food Pantry.
Beth Klepeis and Richard Foley
November 30, 2022 | Reading, MA | Coworker
Very sad to hear about my friend Jim's passing. We 1st served together on the Reading FinCom. Jim eventually succeeded me as Chair. We then served together on the RMLD Board of Commissioners. Jim plus myself and 3 other members were what came to be known as the "Dream Team" since each of the 5 members brought a different skill to the table. Jim's strength was his computer knowledge. Finally we served together at St Agnes as attendants. Toward the end when Jim could not get to church...
Philip Pacino
November 13, 2022 | Reading, MA | Friend
Sending love and condolences to the O'Leary family. We know it's been a hard road but now Jim is resting peacefully in God's memory. Jim always has a smile and something nice to say and he will be always remembered fondly. We are keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Jim and Kim Rodrigues
November 09, 2022 | North Fort Myers, FL | Family
This book of memories is to serve as a record of the services you entrusted to us. We hope it will help to preserve treasured memories and that we, in some small measure, have helped to ease your burden and bring you comfort.
John B. Douglass & John B. Douglass II
November 08, 2022 | Reading, MA
