John P. O'Leary Sr. Obituary

With solemn reverence, we commemorate John P. O'Leary Sr. of Needham, Massachusetts, born in Brighton, Massachusetts, whose life came to an end on December 20, 2024 at the age of 91, leaving behind cherished memories. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of John P. O'Leary Sr. to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Irish and Mary E. O'Leary (Ellis); his wife Catherine; his son John P.'Jay'O' (Leary, Jr.); his siblings, Arthur O'Leary, Edward O'Leary, Mary Howe and Eleanor Bornemann; and his daughter-in-law Christine Ogilvie.

He is survived by: his children, Virginia M.'Ginny'Arpino (Paul) of Waltham, Michael F. O'Leary of Newburyport, David A. O'Leary (Jennifer) of Medfield and Christopher M. O'Leary of Norwood; his grandchildren, Ken (Dustin), Elizabeth (Craig), Stephen (Giulia), Liam, Michael, Kieran, Abigail, Finian, Tessa and Carisa; his great grandchild Maverick; his brother George O'Leary (Clare) of Chestnut Hill; and his in-laws, Mary O'Leary of Natick and Alfred Bornemann of Wellesley. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews.

A wake was held on Friday, December 27th 2024 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Joyce Funeral Home (245 Main St, Waltham, MA 02453). A funeral Mass was held on Saturday, December 28th 2024 at 10:30 AM at the Our Lady Help of Christians Church (573 Washington St, Newton, MA 02458). A burial was held on Saturday, December 28th 2024 at the Saint Mary's Cemetery (57 Wellesley Ave, Needham, MA 02494).

Expressions of sympathy may be made to Our Lady's Parish, 573 Washington Street, Newton, MA 02458 or https://sholnewton.org.