Jim proudly served his country as a Corporal in the United States Marine Corps 1962-1966, in Vietnam. He moved to Daytona Beach, FL in 1981, and obtained his degree in Criminal Justice, working as a deputy in the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office for 20 years, retiring as a Sergeant in 2002.
Jim was a true man of faith & very dedicated to his family. He is survived by his devoted wife Ursula O’Leary, loving Sons & Daughters, Jim O’Leary, Jr. (Cindy), Kim Csan (Arnold), Daniel O’Leary (Kristi), Matthew & Sara (Adam). Grandchildren, JR (Sofia), Zac (Stephanie), Tyler (Tabi), Sean, Colby, Kian, Shamus, Riley, Cassidy, Seth & Great-Grandson, Adan.
Jim also leaves behind his dear family in Philadelphia – Brothers, Jack (Claire), Dennis (Patty), Jerry (Lori), Sister, Bettyanne Hammond (Sam), along with numerous Nieces, Nephews, Aunts, Uncles & Cousins.
Jim enjoyed vacationing & boating with his family & friends. During college football season, he lived for his favorite team, The University of Notre Dame Fighting Irish!
He will be greatly missed & was loved by many friends as he was a good friend to all.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, July 3, 2019 at Prince of Peace Catholic Church, 600 S Nova Rd, Ormond Beach. The viewing will be 10-11am, the Funeral Mass following at 11am. A reception after from noon until 1:30 in the fellowship hall. The burial will be at Volusia Memorial Park, 550 N Nova Rd, Ormond Beach with military & law enforcement honors.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Catholic Charities or Wounded Warriors, Disabled American Veterans or Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund.
Semper Fi! Go Irish! Gone, but not forgotten!
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