John T. O'Neill

John T. O'Neill, 72, of Bonita Springs, Florida and Warwick Neck, Rhode Island, passed away on Tuesday, September 19, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Lois E. O'Neill (McGarry) for 51 years. Born in Queens, New York, he was the son of the late John T. and Rhoda B. (Dillon) O'Neill. A 1966 graduate of Providence College, he thereafter served his country during the Vietnam conflict and received the Bronze Star for his service. Upon his return, he embarked on a career as a public accountant rising to become the managing partner of KPMG in Providence before ending his career as the chief financial officer of Hasbro. In addition to his professional career, Mr. O'Neill was an active participant in and leader of fundraising for the United Way and Catholic Charities as well as serving on the President's Council at Providence College. He was also a Rhode Island Commodore, past president of Junior Achievement, board member at Women & Infant's Hospital and treasurer of the Rhode Island Philharmonic. He was a member of Warwick Country Club, the Dunes Club and Bonita Bay Country Club in Bonita Springs, Florida. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his two sisters, Sr. Karen F. O'Neill and Barbara A. O'Neill and four children: John P. O'Neill and his wife Elizabeth, Margaret M. O'Neill, Gregory P. O'Neill and Brian D. O'Neill and his wife Henna. He also leaves nine grandchildren: Claire, Mary and Avery O'Neill; Evelyn, Benjamin and Tucker Swim; and Sadie, Audrey and John Roch O'Neill. The funeral will commence at 8:30 am on Saturday, September 23, 2017 from the Russell J. Boyle & Son Funeral Home, 142 Centerville Road, Warwick, RI. A Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 am will follow at the St. Gregory the Great Church, 360 Cowesett Road, Warwick, RI and thereafter a burial with military honors will follow at St. Ann Cemetery in Cranston. Visiting hours will be from 4 to 7 pm on Friday, September 22, 2017 at the Russell J. Boyle & Son Funeral Home, 142 Centerville Road, Warwick, RI. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the John T. O'Neill Scholarship Fund c/o Providence College, 1 Cunningham Square, Providence RI 02918-00001 would be gratefully appreciated by the family.