James P. O'Hare

Albany, NY-James P. “Jim” O’Hare – 72 of Colonie, entered into eternal life on August 29, 2023 after a brief illness surrounded by his family and friends. Jim was born May 26, 1951 in Albany to the late John C. Sr. and Myrtle E. (Green) O’Hare. Jim attended the Vincentian Institute, graduating in 1969 and went on to join the New York Telephone Company (eventually becoming Verizon) where he worked for 50 years and its union, the Upstate Telephone Employees Association. Jim was a Veteran of the United States Army, serving in Alaska, after which he joined the Communication Workers of America where he moved up through the ranks becoming Vice President of the Local in 1983 and President in 1985. He held the position of president for 20 years until his retirement in December 2005. In 1993, Jim was responsible for the Albany portion of a PT Phone Home program that installed phones in the VA hospital for use by Veterans. Starting in his youth, Jim loved to serve his community. Teaching swimming lessons, helping with disaster relief efforts at the Albany Chapter of the Red Cross, serving as the 2003 Labor Co-Chairman and later the Board of Director for United Way of Northeast New York. He supported Local 1118’s participation in the Walk America for the March of Dimes and the Breast Cancer Walk. He also supported the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Capital District and was a member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, among many more organizations. Jim was a life member of the Fuller Road Fire Department where he served for 50 years and was named Fire Fighter of the year in 1976. At different times during his years with the department he had served as Truck Captain, Rescue Squad Captain, was a drill team member and a member of the Funsters. Besides his parents, Jim was pre-deceased by his siblings, Jayne, Michael, Brian, and Mary Ellen. Jim is survived by his 3 children, Patrick and his wife Val of Altamont, Ryan and his wife Jen of Niskayuna, Kerry, and her husband Bill of Colonie. His 5 cherished grandchildren, Shane, Kaitlyn, Ella, Liam, and Colin. His former wife Sue O’Hare of Colonie, his siblings; Jack O’Hare, Dennis (Barbara) O’Hare, Pat Casey, Dottie O’Hare, Nancy Jensen, Ginger (Mike) Fisher, Joe (Patty) O’Hare and brother-in-law Edward Cross. Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Jim’s family Monday, September 4, 2023 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at McVeigh Funeral Home, 208 North Allen Street, Albany, NY 12206. Please enter the funeral home from the rear parking lot entrance only. Funeral services Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at 11:00 am at St. Vincent De Paul Church, Albany, NY where his Funeral Mass will be celebrated. The Rite of Committal will be held at St. Agnes Cemetery, Menands, NY immediately following the Mass. To leave a message for the family please visit www.McveighFuneralHome.com In keeping with Jim’s spirit of giving, in lieu of flowers donations can be made to; Boys and Girls Club, United Way, Equinox, or a charity of your choice.

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James P. O'Hare

May 26, 1951 - August 29, 2023