Raymond Michael O'Hara
March 30, 1939 ~ May 14, 2010
Of Vienna, Virginia on Friday, May 14, 2010. Beloved husband of Kim; loving father of Michelle and her husband Jeremy, Jeffrey, and Rebekka; brother of Pete, John, Mark, and Bridget; adored grandfather of Caden.
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
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“May the road rise up to meet you, May the wind be always at your back, May the sun shine warm upon your face, The rains fall soft upon your fields and until we meet again, May God hold you in the palm of His hand.” Anonymous Irish Blessing Michael you were a true blessing and your loss will be felt by so many…but the memories you leave behind will fill our hearts. God bless you my dear friend and may God bless your family as well.
Mike, God Speed on your way. You were a great friend in this life and I hope to see you again sometime. Wayne
To the Family of Mr. O’Hara, I was employeed at AB&C Group, Inc in Orange VA for about 5 years and I want to say how saddened Iam for your loss. Mr. O’Hara had a way to let you know that he was in the building and was not only a great boss but a wonderful friend who truely cared. I will cherish always his friendship and smile. God needed a special angel and sent His angels to take Mr. O’Hara by the hand and bring him to his new home. All though the days and nights ahead may seem long know that Mr. O’Hara is watching down over each one of you and counting the days till you will be together in heaven. May each of you find peace and comfort in this. Know your family is in our prayers and thoughts. Rest in peace Mr. O’Hara “Gods Speed”
I remember every St Patty’s Day Mr. O’Hara would come in with that green outfit on. He was always very colorful and very genuine. I was saddened when he sold the business and he is greatly missed. Rest in Peace Mr O’Hara. sincerely, Fran Polson
In my many years in the restaurant business I have met many people. You were by far the most wonderful person to have entered my life. I thank you so much.I will miss you. May you finally rest in peace. Good bye my friend
I was an employee of AB&C for 7 years. Mr. O’Hara was always upbeat and always had a kind word to say. He always spoke to every employee. He was a great businessman. There are many memories from company parties and picnics to everyday business. He will be greatly missed but know that he will not be forgotten. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and I pray that God gives then the strength to get through this time. St. Patrick’s Day in heaven will be mighty colorful. God Bless you all.
I worked for Mike whenI was in High School & beyond at AB&C in Arlington.I helped run his Lock Box Division with my good friend Mary Ann Ebbitt.It was a great work Environment & Mike was a wonderful boss.Once a month we would claer the data processing room and have a much needed party.Food,Beer &Music.It was a real bonding time for the employees who didn’t work closely on a daily basis. In a closing note,it was at AB&C that I met my husband. He made deliveries daily to our office but it was several years later that the AB&C flirting led to more. Thank you Mike for the guidance you gave me when I needed it.And thank you most for my Husband!!30 years & counting. You will be missed Carol Jones(O’Connor)
The very first time I met you Michael, you invited me to the O’Hara St. Patrick’s Day celebration. I knew after the party I was blessed to be a friend of yours and your fabulous family and HUGH group of friends. Thank you for always making me feel special. I love you and will miss you dearly.
I worked as Mike’s assistant from 1993 to 1997. He was the best boss I ever had. I learned a lot about business and life from him and his family. He was a wise, fun, generous, and loyal man. I am forever grateful for knowing and having him as a friend. Mike will live on in the many hearts of those who loved him and thus will never be forgotten. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
(great)uncle Mike: a truly generous, humorous, one of a kind, larger than life kinda guy!! I mean who didn’t love his bright (occasionally blinding) suits…with matching shoes and hat? And he could throw a party…pool or pub it didn’t matter as long as friends and family were gathered and Belvedere was flowing! ‘Clan’ has a warmer, friendlier, more inclusive meaning because of Mike. You will be missed, yet your traditions and legacy will live on in the hearts of all those who continue to celebrate the values you’ve inspired ‘The OHara Way’. I love you.
I worked for Mike at AB&C in Ranson,Winchester he always had a smile on his face when he came into the building he always went around and spoke to everyone I wish that he would of never sold the company it would have been still up and going today i miss the job and the people that worked together at AB&C and i know it upset Mike the company he put together went under.we love you mike and you will sure be missed.My prayer are with the family.
I worked with Mike for 10 wonderful years 1980-1990. He was a very caring person with his employees. I had the opportunity to speak with him at several DMAW events and I will miss His Love and celebrations of St. Patricks day. RIP MIKE.
He was never down – always up, He was never tired – always bright, He was never discouraged – always enthusiastic, He was always busy – but never too busy for a friend,He never carried a grudge – always a flame in his heart, Mike was one of a kind – the best kind and most of all, he loved to share his Celtic aura with all.
His love was a constant, as were his jokes, teasing and outrageous outfits. Mike was unique. We will cherish our memories and miss him dearly. Phil, Carolyn, Douglas and Lisa Cohan
On behalf of the entire Pulmonary Rehabilitation Team at Inova Fairfax Hospital we would like to extend our deepest sympathy to Kim, Michelle and family. We were honored to have worked with “Mike”, he had great courage and strength. With Sympathy The Pulmonary Rehabilitation Team Inova Fairfax Hospital
Mr O’Hara was always one of my favorite people and I will miss him coming into my store God Bless Dale Hall
I met Mike and his family through his niece, Molly some years ago. At the time, she was living with them with occasional pool parties and gatherings. He would stop in to say hello and was a generous and warm sort. The St. Patrick’s hoopla and Mike’s green suit with bowler hat at the 4P’s will also be a lasting memory. My condolences, Lisa and family
I am so sorry to hear of Mike’s passing. He was a patient of mine many times, and he was always so upbeat, often downright hilarious. I so loved to see him dress up for different holidays! He really brightened the day for everyone around him. I wish we could bottle his “joie de vivre” and splash it around liberally when times are tough. I will truly miss him.
I worked for Mike at AB&C Group in Orange, Va from the day the doors opened until the day the doors closed. I am truely blessed to have known him. I have never met a more caring and kind person. He will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Mike was a kind and generous man. From the first day we met him, he opened his heart and home to us. He’ll always be “Uncle Mike” to us. Our hearts go out to the whole O’Hara clan. Heather, Omar, and Sebastian Halwani
Knowing Mike O’Hara for the last 28 years has been a pleasure and remembering him from now on will be too, especially on the 17th of March.
I worked for Mike at AB&C Group for 13 years and he was a great person to work for, we had some wonderful times. He always took the time out to ask about my children and talk to me when he came through on his visits. I have kept in touch with him over the last several years and always enjoyed my visits with him he will be missed.
Dear Michelle, Patrick and I were so saddened to learn of your Dad’s death. You have had a very rough few years and we send you our very deepest sympathy. One thing you must keep close in your heart is the depth of love that both your mother and father had for you. You were their world. Mike will be sadly missed.
Dear Michelle, Kim and the rest of the O’Hara Clan: Carol and I were greatly saddened to hear of Mike’s passing. He was a true friend to us in every sense. He was an invaluable member of the NRA materials fulfillment team over many years and all of his friends at NRA will miss him terribly. Please accept our sincere condolances.
My thoughts and prayers are with your family as you cope with the loss of this extraordinary and colorful man. I worked at AB&C for a few years, and always remember the fun that came into the building when Mike arrived. I will always remember his big heart and his ever present smile. He will be greatly missed by many. Mike taught me many things as a young PR person, and for that I will always be grateful.
Dear Michelle: Your father was a joyful and loving person. My thoughts and prayers are with you in this sad time.
So sorry to hear of Mike’s passing. He was so full of life that it is difficult to believe he is no longer here. Mike was always so kind to me from the time I was a little girl through the time I worked as an adult in the same industry. I am glad that my final interaction with him was at Ireland’s 4 P’s as that is how I would like to remember him. Condolences to his family, especially his beloved Mary Michelle.
I will always remember Mike as a high spirited man who truly cared for everyone he came into contact with personally. He was a great man and will never be forgotten by me and my family. His good nature gave me a strong stepping stone in my own personal career and for that, I am very thankful. My family shares our thoughts and prayers with his family and friends.
Mike was such a blessing to my late husband, Albert, and to our entire family at a time when we were in great need. Albert loved every day that he was able to work at AB&C in West Virginia. Mike will be missed by our family. Our love and prayers. Donna Forrester O’Toole and daughters.
Mike and I met in 1976 at a trade association meeting. There were about 16 of us (8 couples) at a very expensive restaurant. We must have been seated for 3 hours. The bill for the whole table was brought to me at the “very quiet” request of Mike. It was a lot of money. Everyone had a good laugh and then they took the check back and the others all bought our dinner. That was Mike-practical joker and dear friend. I only saw him at Association meetings but I always enjoyed his company. And Mike was a person who would share his knowledge. I learned a lot. Genuine, caring, “colorful”-what a great guy. I’ll miss him a lot.
I was saddened to hear of Mike’s passing. I write this day to convey my deep appreciation for a man that I barely knew but had the good fortune of working with together on various seminars at the DMA. He could hang with the best of us and was always willing to do whatever he needed to do to support the team. My organization eventually became a customer but I did not the have benefit of working with him directly during that transition. He had an impact on both my personal and professional life and I can only hope to develop the confidence and balls to wear such bold outfits. I always went out of my way to see him and have a brief bantering encounter…..whether he liked it or not! I am proud to have known and worked with him. Remember Mike will always be with us in mind and spirit. God Bless! Bob Hansen, PVA