John Oleyer, April 13, 2006

OLEYER, John M. John M. Oleyer, 57, beloved husband of Cynthia, died on Thursday, (April 13, 2006) at St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center, with his loving family at his side. John was born in New Britain on June 6, 1948 to Michael and Ann (Pacinda) Oleyer of Farmington who survive him. John leaves to mourn four cherished children who were the lights of his life: Matthew and his wife, Ashley, of Boston, MA; Peter and his dear friend, Susan Strebel, of Brooklyn, NY; Michael of Hartford; and Meghan at home. He is also survived by his brother George, and his wife Susan of Oxford, as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins and close friends. John was a graduate of Bristol Eastern High School, Yale University and the University of Virginia Law School. He spent his entire professional career at Murtha Cullina, LLP in Hartford. John was a member of St. Thomas the Apostle Church and the American Bar Association. He was a long suffering Red Sox fan, who was thrilled to see their great success in 2004. Throughout John’s long, patient struggle with Multiple Sclerosis, he was an inspiration to all who crossed his path. Friends are invited to join John’s family at the celebration of his mass of Christian Burial on Wednesday, April 19, at 10 a.m. in St. Thomas the Apostle Church, 872 Farmington Ave., West Hartford. Burial will follow. Calling hours are Tuesday from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. at the Molloy Funeral Home, 906 Farmington Ave., West Hartford. Donations in his memory may be made to St. Thomas the Apostle Church or the Multiple Sclerosis Society-Greater CT, Chapter 705, North Mountain Rd., Suite G102, Newington, CT 06120. Online messages of remembrance and sympathy may be made at www.molloyfuneralhome.com.

Published in The Hartford Courant from Apr. 15 to Apr. 17, 2006

Class Notes: Unfortunately, Peter Rodgers also brings bad news: “John Oleyer passed away on April 13, after a brave, decades-long struggle with multiple sclerosis. Stiles classmates John Knudson, Tom Brown, and I were able to make it to the funeral. John is survived by his wife Cindy, the great love of his life, his parents, and four terrific kids: Matthew, Peter, Michael, and Meghan. I think it fair to say that knowing John helped define the Yale experience for those of us who met him there, and his continuing friendship was a very great gift to all of us. He will be sorely missed.”

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