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John O'Hara Obituary
He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corp. John served with the Connecticut State Police from 1958 until 1989 retiring with the rank of Sergeant. He was an avid Notre Dame football fan. On June 23, 1956, he married Joan (Link) O'Hara who died March 24, 2013.
He is survived by four sons, John J. O'Hara Jr. of Indiana, Patrick and Linda O'Hara of Mystic, Scott and Pam O'Hara of Denver, Colo. and Chris and Lisa O'Hara of Norwich; one daughter, Colleen and Brett Stolpe of Bozrah; three brothers, Martin O'Hara and Robert O'Hara both of Florida and Thomas Coyne of Bozrah; twelve grandchildren, Katie, Rachel, Maggie, Michael, Devin, Courtney, Lindsay, Heather, Kelley, John, Erin and Liam; and several great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by one brother Charles O'Hara.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 5, 2021, at St. John's Church in Montville, meeting directly at church. Mask and social distancing will be required. Burial will follow at St. Patrick Cemetery in Montville. There are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Beacon Hospice, 111 Founders Plaza, Suite 1802, East Hartford, CT 06108.
Guillot Funeral Home of Taftville is in charge of arrangements.
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Pete Powers
February 10, 2021
I had the pleasure of working with John when he was Director of Campus Safety and I was Dean of Students at Mitchell College. John was a true professional and a gentleman. Whatever the circumstances, he always treated students, faculty and staff with respect and dignity. He was a valued member of the campus community.
lilliane neil
February 9, 2021
Colleen,Brett,Pat,Linda,Scott,Pam,Chris, Lisa,all the grandchildren and great grandchildren
Sending my deepest sympathy and condolences on the loss of your Dad. Losing someone that you love is never easy, you are in my thoughts and prayers. I have fond memories of the time Royce and I spent with your Mom and Dad.
Brian R
February 7, 2021
Chris and all Family and Friends
So sorry to hear of your Dads passing .
My family sends our Condolences.
elaine leitkowski
February 4, 2021
so sorry to hear of John's passing. I got to thinking about our last time together. John, Joan, Roy, Lillian, Lou, and myself. We had a 6 hour meal of food, drinks and much talk and laughter. What a great day it was to remember. That's the best way to remember all of them. And in our prayers.
George Leitkowski - CSP Ret
February 3, 2021
Pat,
My condolences to you and the entire O'Hara family in the loss of your father. His service to our country and to the State of Connecticut is to be commended.
Harry & Marsha Rollinson
February 3, 2021
Chris, Lisa and family,
We are so sorry for your loss, losing someone that you love is never an easy thing to go through. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Sue Ellen Sullivan
February 3, 2021
We send our deepest sympathy and condolences on the loss of John.
I carry many fond memories of John and Joan ,(and all of you) ,visiting when we were younger.
I ran into John a few years ago. I was able to hear the story I had heard all my life ; he was a hero to our family and especially to me. I had always been told by my mom or Joan ,
the story of him saving my life when I was a very small child choking on a hard candy.
To hear him tell me that story gave me goosebumps , as it was the exact same , but I have never heard it from him . He was truly a lifesaver, and I was delighted that I had run into him that day.
We hope fond memories will help to sustain you in your grief.
May he Rest In Peace
Sincerely,
Sue Ellen and Tim Sullivan
Branford,CT
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