William R. O'Leary

William O'Leary Obituary

O'LEARY-William R., of New York City and Southampton, passed away suddenly on July 2, 2006, at the age of 45. He was the beloved husband of Maureen and loving father of his newborn children, William Robert and John Charles O'Leary. He was predeceased by his parents, William and Margaret Murphy O'Leary, and his sister, Marguerite O'Leary. Visitation will be held Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the O'Connell Funeral Home in Southampton. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday at 11 AM at the Sacred Hearts of Jesus & Mary R.C. Church in Southampton. Interment will follow at Sacred Hearts of Jesus & Mary R.C. Cemetery in Southampton.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Newsday on Jul. 5, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for William O'Leary

13 Entries

Vincent and Carol Femenella

June 29, 2021

Billy was in a select group of people who always made you feel good. When my brother died suddenly in December....the same personality, laugh and no matter what negative thing was going on, there was no concern. A presence for sure. Our thoughts are with you.

William Serralles

January 29, 2007

Billy was one of the warmest, friendliest people I ever met in my life, I had the opportunity to know him when living in NYC and got to spend a lot of time with him. " The Legend" will be greatly missed, his laugh and his hillarious sense of humor will always be in my memories. My codolences to his wife and children.

Joe Gulbin

July 10, 2006

There are no words to describe the loss of a such a wonderful person.I will miss his laugh his smile and his never ending stories.His legacy will continue with Billy and Johnny.The world has lost a true gentelman and legend.I will never forget you...and will never forget Maureen and your two boys.

Arthur Sherman

July 7, 2006

I am so saddened by Billy's sudden passing.He was such a dear friend and a true legend.He will always be in my prayers and thoughts. God Bless Maureen and his boys. May we always keep Bill in our hearts.

terri janis

July 6, 2006

THE CANDLE BURNED OUT LONG BEFORE THE LEGEND EVER DID!

YOU WILL BE IN OUR HEARTS FOREVER

GOD BLESS MAUREEN AND THE BOYS

YOU WERE TRULY LOVED

Scott Kursman

July 6, 2006

To Maureen - We are saddened beyond words at your loss. While we did not know you and Billy for that long, we felt priveleged to be in his company on warm summer nights filled with friendship and laughter. Your children should know what a powerful and warm embrace he selflessly extended to all around him, and the sheer joy and love of life he exuded. We will miss him of course, but, we will honor his memory with our efforts to match his generosity of spirit. Galit and Scott Kursman

MARYANN O'LEARY-ROSA

July 6, 2006

GOD BLESS

GRACE O'LEARY

July 6, 2006

MAY YOU REST IN PEACE ,GOD BLESS

Carol and Vincent Femenella

July 6, 2006

We are truly saddened by Billy's passing. The world has lost a shining light and a good soul. Although we did not see him often, we frequently laugh at the good times that he always generated. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

Susan, jennifer and ashley Ramos

July 5, 2006

Words cannot describe how we feel, the world will not be the same without billy. We lovehim and always will.

Mary Curran

July 5, 2006

May the road rise up to meet you.

May the wind be always at your back.

May the sun shine warm upon your face;the rains fall soft upon your fields and until we meet again,

may God hold you in the palm of His hand.

~Farewell my friend

Elisa Mandelos

July 5, 2006

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2006

Daniel Boutcher

July 5, 2006

My deepest heartfelt sympathy, I spent many jovial nights with Bill and Matty O' at Elaines and Tupelo...Bill was a gentleman and a true Irishman...Bless you Brother.

Showing 1 - 13 of 13 results