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Rev. Jerome Aquinas O'Leary O.P.

Jerome O'Leary Obituary

O'Leary O.P, Rev. Jerome Aquinas age 74, August 28, 2002, beloved son of the late Margaret N. (nee McCauley) and John P. O'Leary, brother of Eileen Corley, preceded in death by his brother, James. Remembered fondly by his nieces and nephews, the Dominican friars of the Province of St. Albert the Great and his many friends. Funeral services will be held at St. Thomas Aquinas Priory, 7200 W. Division St., River Forest, beginning with Visitation Sunday, August 31, 3 to 8 p.m. Office for the Dead, 7:30 p.m. Funeral Mass Monday, September 1, 10:30 a.m. Interment Dominican plot, All Saints Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Society for Vocational Support, c/o Dominican Provincial Office, 1909 S. Ashland Ave., Chicago, IL, 60608. Info: 773-736-3833 Visit Guest Book at www.suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Aug. 31, 2002.

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Robert Telleria

April 15, 2023

I always remember you Father O´Leary. Thank you for your support and friendship during my time at St Thomas.

Scanlon Joan

September 23, 2002

Jerry hired me to begin my teaching career at the Institute of Pastoral Studies of Loyola University,Chicago. He was a creative and innovative educator and leader and I am grateful for the opportunity I had to teach at IPS.

Joan Scanlon, OP

Austin McGinley

September 7, 2002

I first met Jerry at Loras College in 1949. We entered the novitiate together in 1951. While at Loras, Jerry's brother gave me my first plane ride in a little one engine, two seater. I was scared as we "soared" over Shullsberg, WI. Jerry was a great Son of St. Dominic. Loyal to the end. RIP

Doris Rauenhorst

September 3, 2002

With gratitude for Jerry's life and ministry and prayers for his eternal peace.

Oscar Uzin

September 3, 2002

Jerry, I know that you are in God's glory. Thanks for your example as a good dominican. Oscar Uzin OP

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