O’LEARY Paul J. of Needham, passed away on April 9, 2025. A true Irish gentleman. Beloved husband of the late Kathleen M. (Condon) O’Leary. Devoted father of Col. Paul J. O’Leary Jr., and his wife Bonnie of Charleston, SC., Mark F. O’Leary and his wife Deirdre of North Andover, Kathleen A. Zimmerman and her husband Barry of Norfolk, and Maura O. McNulty and her husband Thomas of Norfolk. Devoted Grampy of Patrick, Kevin, Courtney, Owen, Brendan, Connor, Molly, Ian, Caitlin, Colin, and Lily. Great grandfather of Paul, Ryan, Claire, and Patch. Brother of Robert C. O’Leary Atlanta, GA., and the late Francis X. O’Leary.
Paul was a longtime business executive, a graduate of Boston College, Class of 1957, and a proud U.S. Marine. Paul loved all Boston sports teams, especially his beloved BC Eagles. He filled his life with music, drawing and sketching, and loved tending to his beautiful garden. Paul was also kind and generous, and with a gregarious smile, his presence was always felt whenever he entered a room. Finally, Paul’s greatest love and legacy will always be his family.
Visiting hours will be held at the George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home 1305 Highland Ave. Needham on Monday, April 14th from 10:00 - 11:30am, followed by a Funeral Mass at St. Joseph Church, Needham at 12 Noon. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Interment St. Mary’s Cemetery, Needham. Expressions of sympathy may be made in Paul’s memory to Alzheimer’s Association, 320 Nevada St. Newton, MA 02460.