Obituary of Michael James O’Leary

Michael James O’Leary, 33, of Palm Bay, Florida, passed away on Friday, August 10, 2018. Michael was born in Oxnard, California on May 5, 1985. His family moved to Palm Bay, Florida where he grew up. He attended Bayside High, and received his GED. Michael worked in sales, landscaping, and irrigation throughout Central Florida. He enjoyed poetry and music. He also enjoyed being surrounded by friends and family, especially his daughter Lily. Michael is survived by Janell Kowalski (wife), Lily O’Leary (daughter), Loretta and Travis Dinho (mother and stepfather), Phillip and Joann O’Leary (father and stepmother), Mathew O’Leary (brother), Dorothy Meadors (grandmother), Susan Schmidt (aunt), Claudia and Donna Brunner (aunt), William and Dyan Hall (uncle and aunt), Kenny and Cathy O’Leary (uncle and aunt), and numerous cousins. The funeral service will be held at 11 am. on Sunday, August 19, 2018 at Ammen Family Cremation and Funeral Care, located at 950 Malabar Road SE, Palm Bay, Florida. Visitation will begin from 10 to 11 am prior to the funeral service. Following the funeral services, we ask that everyone gather for a reception at the American Legion Post 117, located at 189 Veterans Drive, Palm Bay, 32909 to celebrate Michael’s life. In lieu of flowers we are asking for donations to help support Lily’s (Michael’s daughter) future college expenses. A GoFundMe account has been established for this donation. https://www.gofundme.com/