John M. O’Leary, 86, of Mattapoisett died May 1, 2015 at St. Luke’s Hospital surrounded by his family.
He was the husband of Palmyra (Silveira) O’Leary with whom he shared 61 years of marriage.
Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Michael J. and Edna M. (Metcalf) O’Leary, he was raised in Fairhaven before moving to Mattapoisett.
Mr. O’Leary was a graduate of Fairhaven High School, Berklee College of Music and New Bedford Institute of Textiles and Technology.
He was formerly employed by Morse Cutting Tools in the advertising department and later as advertising manager. He then acquired Bowlmor Lanes in Mattapoisett which he and his wife ran until 1994.
Jack was an avid bridge player and a member of the American Contract Bridge League with the rank of Silver Life Master.
He served in the U.S. Army during World War II.
Survivors include his wife; 3 sons, Kevin O’Leary and his wife Beth of Rochester, NY, Thomas O’Leary of Fairhaven and William O’Leary and his wife Bonnie of Methuen, MA; 2 daughters, Kathleen Macedo and her husband Neil of Mattapoisett and Sandra Edgell and her husband Eugene of Wareham; 2 brothers, James O’Leary of New Bedford and Daniel O’Leary of Florida; 2 sisters, Margaret Clark of Pennsylvania and Martha Doherty of Naples, FL; 7 grandchildren, Shannon, Caitlin and Meghan O’Leary, David and Matthew Macedo, Adam and Jonathan Edgell; and several nieces and nephews.
He was the brother of the late Raymond O’Leary and Mary Miller.
His Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday, May 11th at 10 AM in St. Anthony’s Church in Mattapoisett. Visiting hours are omitted. Arrangements are with the Saunders-Dwyer Mattapoisett Home For Funerals, 50 County Rd. (Rt. 6) Mattapoisett. In lieu of flowers, John’s request is that you buy yourself a fine bottle of wine. For online guestbook, please visit www.saundersdwyer.com.