John Geoffrey O’Leary, September 21, 2022
from the Boston Globe John G. O’Leary died peacefully on September 21, 2022, with his sister at his bedside.
Born in Arlington, MA, John was the son of Edward J. O’Leary and Alice K. O’Leary. He is survived by his daughter, Kimberly Fradelis of Danville, CA; brother Edward T. O’Leary of San Antonio, TX; and sister Karen OLeary Quinn of Bolingbroke, GA.
John graduated from BC High and attended Yale University. His love of music lead him to leave Yale to pursue a career as a singer, songwriter, and studio musician. John also had a second career in management consulting and executive training with the Tom Peters organization. In his later years, he was a frequent performer on Boston Common with his Goddaughter, Abigail Arndt.
A Memorial Service will be held in Brookline, MA in March of 2023.
A PS from the 50th Reunion:
John stepped forward and really helped with the program for the 2019 Reunion, especially producing the concert highlighting musician-classmates. See Classmates In Concert:
As the Music Editor of Yale1969.org, he featured Rick Drost, Norm Zamcheck, John O’Leary, Derek Huntington, Mike Folz, the Plastic Visitation, and tips of the hat to Lunatic Fringe and The Morning. He even supported The Whiffs CD (from 35th Reunion)
He was an incredibly precise and rich writer. Check all of these links out, especially:
He even organized a survey/contest to find out what albums, songs and artists we like best! He was a lovely and capable man. I’m gonna miss him.