Patrick-O'Meara-Obituary

Patrick O'Meara

Bloomington, Indiana

1938 - 2021

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Patrick O'MearaJan. 07, 1938 - Mar. 30, 2021 BLOOMINGTON - Patrick O'Meara, professor and vice president emeritus of Indiana University, scholar, administrator, mentor, beloved uncle, and dear friend, born January 7, 1938, Cape Town, South Africa, died peacefully in his home on March 30 after a...

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Mr. Patrick O'Meara was my favorite professor during my exchange program at the University of Durham. I admired his respect and equal attitude to all students as well as his positive view of the world that he generously shared during his class. His excellence as a professional in the education sector motivated me to search for him in order to consult on my PhD studies. However, my sadness was to learn that he is no longer in this world. It is a big loss not only for his universities but...

So very sorry about your loss, definitely a man who left a mark for good on our world.
Mark and Kathy Botkin

My sympathy and prayers go out to Tim and Bridget and the entire family at this time of loss, and in celebration of Patrick’s life.

A beautiful tribute to a man who lived a very full life. Judy and I send our thoughts and prayers to the entire O'Meara family. It's been many years since we were last together but the love never fades. On a more humorous note, I plan on using Patrick's comment on the Easter tie!

Dear Family and Friends of Patrick: We had the privilege and fun of meeting Patrick, along with his wonderful brother Timothy and nieces Maria and Eileen several years ago in the Furnace Creek Inn lobby at Death Valley National Park over Easter weekend. My Mom recognized Timothy from Notre Dame and we decided to approach them. They all treated us like family! They invited us to Saturday evening mass at a small church about 70 miles from Death Valley (no easy feat to find it); and to this...

I miss you so much, Unc! Remember when we tailgated in your garage? love always, Jeannie