O'LEARY, John F. Retired Brookline Firefighter of Needham, March 20, 2018. Beloved husband of the late Eleanor J. (Connolly) O'Leary. Devoted father of Kathleen M. Rover and her husband Geoffrey of Needham, Janet R. O'Laughlin and her husband Kevin of Needham, Susan M. Panzarino and her husband Nicholas of Shrewsbury, and John P. O'Leary and his wife Nancy of Needham. Grandfather of Michael, Laura, Amanda, Christopher, Nicholas, Michael, Emily, Lisa and Austin. Great-grandfather of Ciara. Brother of Paul O'Leary of Chappaquiddick, George O'Leary of Brookline, and the late Marie Riordan and Robert O'Leary. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.
World War II Veteran, U.S. Navy
Funeral from the George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home, 1305 Highland Ave., NEEDHAM, Saturday, Mar. 24 at 9am followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Bartholomew Church, Needham at 10am. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Visiting hours Friday, Mar. 23 from 4-7pm. Interment in St. Mary's Cemetery, Needham. Expressions of sympathy may be made in John's memory to a charity of your choice.