Christopher John O'Leary

Christopher John O'Leary obituary, Greensboro, NC

Christopher John O'Leary

Christopher O'Leary Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 1, 2024.
Christopher John O'Leary, aged 46, passed away on October 27, 2024, in Durham, NC following a 16 month battle with Multiple Myeloma . He was born on October 25, 1978 in St. Louis, MO. Chris also resided in Carmel, IN, Rochester MI, Indianapolis, IN, and Jamestown, NC before settling in Greensboro, NC. Chris fought his disease with courage inspired by his desire to be present for his family, whom he loved deeply, especially his son Tucker, who was the pride of his life

Chris graduated from Bishop McGuinness High School in 1997 and graduated from Belmont Abbey College in 2001. He dedicated over two decades of his career to Koury Corporation, where he was a member of the leasing team.

Chris' superpower was connecting with people. He was able to relate to and genuinely connect with anyone he met. Chris was kind. Chris had strong friendships that lasted several decades.

In his free time, Chris enjoyed mastering his grilling techniques, woodworking, playing Ultimate Frisbee , building things, especially with Tucker. He Loved music and live concerts, and playing board games with friends, and discovering new beers.

He is survived by his son, Tucker; wife, Laura; mother, Susan; father, John; brother, Brandon; and loving aunts, uncles, cousins, and in-laws who will miss him dearly.

A funeral mass celebrating his life will be held on Saturday, November 2, at 1 pm, at the Basilica at Belmont Abbey College in Belmont, NC.

In remembrance of Chris' life, the family requests charitable donations go to :

Collie Rescue of the Carolinas P.O. Box 1313, Kernersville, NC 27285

https://www.collierescue.net/donate-to-collie-rescue-of-the-carolinas-2/

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