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Daniel O'Leary Obituary

O'Leary, Daniel P. CLIFTON PARK Daniel P. O'Leary, 54, died peacefully on Wednesday, January 2, 2013 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Erin K. (O'Leary) O'Leary; devoted father of Shannon, Daniel and Qui Maire O'Leary; caring brother of Patricia (Bill) Knipper and David O'Leary, both of Michigan and Timothy (Sandy) O'Leary of Kentucky; son-in-law of Lynn O' Leary; brother-in-law of Colleen (John) Dillon and Kevin O'Leary; cherished uncle of Sarah and Colin Knipper and Caitlin and Emily Dillon. Born April 7, 1958 in Detroit, Mich., to Daniel P. O'Leary and the late Mary Jane (Barnes) O'Leary. Dan was a graduate of Brother Rice High School, Michigan State University and Thomas Jefferson Law School. He was an attorney and partner in Persing & O'Leary, LLP in Latham, N.Y. Dan was a deacon and active member of Faith Baptist Church in Rexford, N.Y. He enjoyed volunteering for Capital District Youth For Christ and Clifton Park basketball and soccer programs. He was a loving and gentle family man. "Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live." John 11:25-26 Funeral service will be held on Sunday, January 6 at 7 p.m. at Faith Baptist Church, 11 Glenridge Road, Rexford. Calling on Sunday, January 5, 2013 from 4 - 7 p.m. at Faith Baptist Church prior to the service. Interment will be on Monday, January 7 at 10:30 a.m. in Albany Rural Cemetery. A procession will form at 10 a.m. at the Gordon C. Emerick Funeral Home, 1550 Rt. 9, Clifton Park. Memorial contributions may be made to the Quimaire Scholarship Fund, C/O the Gordon C. Emerick Funeral Home, 1550 Rt. 9, Clifton Park, NY 12065.

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Published by Albany Times Union on Jan. 4, 2013.

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Lydina & Steve Scutt

January 27, 2013

To The O'Leary Family, I Only Knew Dan On A Professional Level. Yes, Indeed Dan Was A Compassionate, Caring And Extremely Intellegent Man. I Just Found Out By Calling The Office To Speak To Him And Was Told Dan Had Passed In The Beginning This Month Of Jan 2013. I Am Deeply Sorry For Your Loss. Even Though I Only Had The Opportunity Of Knowing And Speaking With Him On A Professional Level, My Heartfelt Condolense Goes Out To Your Entire Family. Please Except Our Thoughts And Prayers Through This Difficult Time Of Dan's Passing. Cherish Always The Memories Of A Very Wonderfull Man Who Touched So Many Hearts.

Cindy Oliver

January 24, 2013

I am so sorry to hear of Dan passing. What a Godly testimony and man he was. My sincere condolences to Erin, Shannon, Danny and Qui.

Lisa and Roger Morris

January 23, 2013

I am so sorry to hear of Mr. O'Leary passing. He was a kind man who helped my husband and I so much. We are clients of his. He had a way of letting us know that things would work out, and to never give up the fight. I will miss his sense of humor. God bless his family.

Susan Kochan

January 12, 2013

It is such a loss to everyone Dan was a kind and gentle man. I'll miss our conversations and his words of encouragement.

Lucille Taylor, MPA

January 11, 2013

My sincere condolences to you and your family as well as the staff at Persing & O'Leary. Although my husband and I only recently met Mr. O'Leary, we knew him to be a very caring, helpful and intelligent man. He will be sorely missed. Client L.Taylor & Husband, Comedian Barry Taylor. They laughed together.

Rich & Gail Barnes

January 10, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

January 9, 2013

We are so, so sorry for your losss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Much love, Susie and Jim Barnes

Garry O'Leary

January 8, 2013

To Dear Erin and Family and brothers and sister Patricia my deepest sympathy and sorrow for your loss. We will keep you in our prayers and may God keep you safe. Garry & Marie O'Leary cousin of Daniel P O'Leary

Mark Lawrence

January 7, 2013

Dearest Tim, Pat, Dave, and Erin,
My most heartfelt sympathy to you all on the passing of Dan. I will always think of him as a caring, intelligent man. My love and support to you and the children as well.

Mark and Amy Johnson

January 7, 2013

Tim and family,
Our thoughts are with you and all the O'Learys during this difficult time.

January 6, 2013

Erin,
Our deepest sympathies to you and your family at this very difficult time.
Sally and Jerry Sabatini

Joy Sefcovic-O'Donnell

January 6, 2013

Erin, Its been such a long time since we saw or spoke to each other. I have been thinking about you lately and hoping life had treated you well. Then this obit was posted and my heart broke for you and your children. You are in my thoughts/prayers dear friend.

Sue and Mike Wilkie

January 6, 2013

Erin,
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your husband. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. Please have faith and believe things will be ok. God Bless

David Swan

January 6, 2013

Godspeed to a fellow '76 Warrior and condolences to his family in this difficult time.

Barbara White

January 6, 2013

Erin &family,
My condolences on the passing of your husband/father. May you find comfort in remembering your good times together.
Barbara White

Jane Cameron- Sanderson

January 6, 2013

Erin, Thoughts and prayers to you and your family. I was so sorry to hear of your loss.

John Grawburg

January 6, 2013

Tim- May God be with you and your family during this difficult time.

January 5, 2013

Erin and Family,
We are so sorry to hear about the passing of Dan . We were old friends from Hartwell in Detroit . Please know that the Stratton family hold all of you in our prayers . May God Bless Dan and give him peace .
Respectfully,
Jeff Stratton and Family

Kathleen Hatlas

January 5, 2013

Erin and family,
I am so sorry to hear about Dan. My deepest sympathy to all of you. He was a wonderful guy and I have many fond memories of him...Rest in peace dear cousin.

Kathleen Hatlas and Family

John Andrews

January 5, 2013

To Dan's family:

I was so sorry to hear the news of Dan's death. He was a really great person. I knew him at Brother Rice - he was smart, talented, funny and kind. I wish you comfort and peace in the days and weeks ahead.

Jen Finazzo

January 4, 2013

Erin,
I have been praying for you and your family since I heard the news of Dan's homegoing. It was a pleasure to have known him, even for a short time. He will be greatly missed. Please hug Miss Qiu for me :-)

Catherine, Tom, Lauren and Kelsey Knipper

January 4, 2013

Sending our love and prayers.

Kyleigh Higgins

January 4, 2013

Shannon and family
We are so sorry for the loss of Dad please know that you and your family in our in thoughts and prayers

Holly (Cary) Litz

January 4, 2013

Erin and family,

I am so sorry to hear of your husband's passing. He sounds like a wonderful man and no doubt he now rests with the Lord. I will pray for you and your family through this difficult time.

Ann & Chuck McReynolds

January 4, 2013

Dearest Erin, Dan Jr., Shannon & Qui Marie,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of my dear cousin Dan. He has always been very special to me. I feel so blessed to have had him in my life. He will be deeply missed. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.

Chris Tiberio

January 4, 2013

Erin and family,

A mutual friend advised me of your husbands passing. My deepest condolences to you and your entire family.

Donna Buono-Ryan

January 4, 2013

Erin,
I was saddened to hear of the loss of your husband. May God comfort you and your children during this time and allow you to be comforted by your memories.

Margaret Donohue

January 4, 2013

To Mr. O'Leary's Family: I only knew him briefly on a professional level. I am in shock and so very sorry to hear this. My sympathy to all of you.

Colleen and Tom Richards

January 4, 2013

Dear Erin and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss, may
our thoughts and prayers be with you,at this time.

January 4, 2013

Erin & family,
We were very saddened to hear of Dan's passing and wish you all God's peace in knowing Dan is home with the Lord. Please accept our heartfelt condolences and love during this time.
Keith & Jodie Fitzgerald

January 4, 2013

Erin, Shannon, Danny and Qui, we are shocked and saddened to hear this news. We so enjoyed your entire family as our neighbors for many years. We will keep you all in our thoughts through this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Sandie & Rob Tallman
Chris, Michael, Christie and Cody

Barbara Giacomini

January 4, 2013

To the O'Leary Family....I only knew your husband/father on a professional basis, but he was a wonderful, kind, compassionate man. May the Good Lord be with you at this time.

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