Dennis P. O'Leary Jr.

Son of the late Attorney Dennis P. and Leah C. O’Leary, Dennis was predeceased by his younger brother Ralph L. Dear brother of Leah C. O’Leary, Martha B. Angelo and her husband Paul of Norwood. Also survived by cherished nieces and their spouses, Darcey C. Angelo (Gavin O’Riordan) of Dover and Kate L. Plato of Norwood and nephews, Dana P. Angelo (Sangita Kalidas) of Wellesley, Russell P. Plato (Joel Nolan) of Newton and Dennis P. Plato (Dr. Jessica Bloomfield ) of Denver. Dennis is also survived by beloved great nieces, Teagan and Aria and great nephews, Addison and Asher.

Dennis grew up in Norwood and graduated from Norwood schools and Boston University. He also attended Boston College, School of Law and served 4 years with the US Air Force Intelligence Service. Dennis was a member of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company. He lived in East Dennis prior to returning to the Norwood area several years ago. He will be lovingly remembered for his gentle soul, kind and sensitive nature and wry wit.

His family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to the numerous doctors, nurses, and health care personnel at Norwood Hospital Emergency Room, Boston Medflight Team, and Brigham and Women’s Neuroscience ICU and 11D. Their excellent and compassionate care, support and dedication are outstanding and will be forever appreciated by Dennis’ family.

At the family’s request, services are private and interment will follow on Cape Cod at a later date.

For anyone who wishes to honor Dennis, donations can be made to the Neuroscience ICU Team at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, 75 Francis Street, Boston, MA 02115 or Boston Medflight, 1727 Robins Road, Bedford, MA 01730.