Washington, District of Columbia
1943 - 2019
James Thomas O'MearaJim died December 18, 2019. He was born September 25, 1943 in Chicago to Irish immigrants Mary Joyce and John O'Mara, and was the fifth of their six children. His father was a fireman and his mother, as he wrote in the Washington Post in March 1979, stockpiled holy water:...
Read MoreMolly managed to track me down a week ago with the sad news of her father's passing. Jim & I grew up together as next door neighbors in Chicago. It was a wonderful time, and I could not have asked for a better adventure-mate. His death leaves a hole in my soul. Condolences and hugs to Clare, Molly, & Megan.
G. Mark Blycker
October 15, 2021
Dear Clare, I am so sad to hear of Jim's passing from this life to the next. He certainly was a shining light in the world who will be greatly missed by family and friends. Holding you in my heart, Kathy
Kathy Daniel
February 19, 2020 | Brookmont, MD
Dear Molly, Joe, and the whole O'Meara family,
I'm so sorry for your loss. What a wonderful man! I did not realize that he had died recently and I am in shock, and pain ro learn of it now.
You are were my adjacent neighbors for a long time, and Jim and I worked on the Sludge Treatment Plant. He informed me of the scarey situation, and brought me sunglasses and sunscreen when I was at the Waldorf school getting signatures to fight it. His technical expertise and his support helped...
February 19, 2020
Dear Molly, Joe, and the whole O'Meara family,
I'm so sorry for your loss. What a remarkable man! What a life well lived! I see the same kindness, humor, generosity, and commitment to improving the lives of others in you two. How beautiful that his spirit lives on in this way.
Sending you huge hugs.
Evan Baily
January 15, 2020 | Montclair, NJ
We are saddened to learn of the death of James, but grateful for his service to our nation with the Peace Corps in the Philippines.
Our Condolences,
The National Peace Corps Association
January 15, 2020
Dear Clare and family, what an impressive and exceptional life your Jim led. My deepest condolences are with you all at this sad time. I believe his star will shine brightly as he did in his life on this earth. How blest you were to have him in your lives.
Ginny Vaughn Hayes
January 14, 2020 | Burr Ridge, IL
Jim was one of the first bikers that I met when I joined the Wednesday Irregulars a decade ago. I had just started a new chapter in my life, "retirement", and Jim reminded me of the fellow Feds that I enjoyed working with, and whose company I flourished in. I miss his company, and heaven is a richer place for it.
John Metzler
January 14, 2020 | McLean, VA
