John O'Mara Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of John O'Mara of Rochester, Michigan, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on December 24, 2024 at the age of 86. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, William O'Mara and Clarabelle O'Mara (Fagan); and his siblings, William O'Mara (late Leone), Robert "Hughie" O'Mara (Rose), James "Donald" (late Jeanette), Mary Manglos (late Keith), Colleen Thompson (late Wayne), Agnes Kitchin (late Leonard Brown), Alice Jane Salowitz (late Ed Rich), Patrick O'Mara (Arlene) and Patricia Molloy (late Robert).
He is survived by: his wife Carol Anne Brueggeman; his children, Brian, Kevin O'Mara, Shannon Ryan (Dan) and Michelle Rao (Stephen); his grandchildren, Emilie-Clare, Camille, Liam, Amber, Samantha, Patrick, William, Conor, Gillian and Aidan; and his great grandchildren, Brianna, Tyler, Reese, Greyson, Cassius, Theo and Link.
Visitation was held on Sunday, January 5th 2025 from 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Rudy Funeral Home (25650 Van Dyke Ave, Center Line, MI 48015). A rosary was held on Sunday, January 5th 2025 at 6:00 PM. The lying in state was held on Monday, January 6th 2025 from 9:30 AM to 10:00 AM at the Our Lady Queen of Familes Catholic Church (25320 Van Dyke Ave, Center Line, MI 48015). A funeral Mass was held on Monday, January 6th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the Our Lady Queen of Families Parish (25320 Van Dyke Ave, Center Line, MI 48015). A burial was held on Tuesday, January 7th 2025 from 2:30 PM to 2:45 PM at the Great Lakes National Cemetery (4200 Belford Rd, Holly, MI 48442-9444). The military honors was held on Tuesday, January 7th 2025 at the same location.
Memorial tributes may be made to Capuchin Soup Kitchen or the Tunnels to Towers Foundation.
