Denis P. O'Leary

DENIS P. O'LEARY - Chester, NY The family of Denis Paul O'Leary, sadly announces his peaceful passing on May 31. He was among his loved ones at his home in Chester, NY. As a young man, Denis faithfully served the country he loved in the US Army. He always felt fortunate to have a tour in Hawaii where his eldest son was born. After the Army, Denis rose to a new calling as a police officer in the NYPD. Once retired he and his wife Pat "Lived the Good Life", following the sun as snowa??birds in Florida and New York. He enjoyed his active membership in The Elks' Club, The American Legion, and The VFW. Denis is predeceased by his parents, Denis & May O'Leary, his ina??laws George & Ruth Licitra and many relatives and friends. He is survived by his beloved wife of 54 years, Patricia Ann and the pride and joy of his life, his children: Denis and his wife Ann of Riverside, CT; Thomas and his wife Linda of Boca Raton, FL; George and his wife Barbara of Boca Raton, FL; and Jeanine DeVogel and her husband Michael of Cornwall, NY. Denis' affection and adoration will be sadly missed by his precious grandchildren: Michael, Isabella, Tyler, Cameron, Kimberly, and Alyssa. He leaves behind his brother Donald O'Leary and his wife Stacy of NJ, his sister June Ward of NJ, his sistera??ina??law Jeanne Huyter of NY, and his cousin and close friend Wayne Miller and his wife Adrienne of NJ, as well as his many nephews, nieces and cousins. A closed, private service will be held for the family at Flynn's Funeral Home in Monroe, NY. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to cancer research charities or to the sensitive, caring services of Hospice of Orange & Sullivan Counties, Inc. The family would like to thank our friends, family and neighbors for their overwhelming support throughout this difficult journey. We hear every prayer, feel every hug, and draw strength from your love. Denis was always saying: "The first 100 years are the hardest, the rest is a breeze" ... We hope you only feel the breeze. Arrangements have been entrusted to Thomas F. Flynn and the staff of Flynn Funeral & Cremation Memorial Centers, to offer an on line memorial for the family to share your good wishes please visit www.flynnfh.com