Kevin M. O’Hara

Family & friends are invited to attend visiting hours on Monday, September 11^th in the Vertuccio & Smith, Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Route 107), REVERE for Retired Revere Fire Captain Kevin Michael O’Hara, who passed on Tuesday, September 5th at Boston’s Massachusetts General Hospital, following a brief illness. His funeral will be conducted on Tuesday, September 12^th from the funeral home at 9:00 a.m., followed by a funeral mass in the Immaculate Conception Church (Corner of Beach St. & Winthrop Ave.), REVERE at 10:00 a.m.

Kevin, although being born in Winthrop, lived his entire life in Revere. He was an alumnus of Revere High School, Class of 1966. He entered the U.S. Army in January of 1968 & served until September of 1969 as a SP-4. Captain O’Hara was the recipient of several decorations and commendations at the time of his discharge. His commendations included; the Combat Infantry Badge, the Army Commendation Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, Viet-Nam Service Medal, Viet-Nam Campaign Medal, a Bronze Star & two overseas bars. A true & selfless individual, he seldom, if ever, spoke of his time in Vietnam. Kevin joined the Revere Fire Department in the early 1970s & gave 35 years of service, rising to the rank of Captain, retiring in 2005. Cpt. O’Hara was a member of the National Association of Disabled America Veterans, a member of the Revere Post #61- American Legion and the Retired Revere Fire Captains’ Association.

He is the very proud father of Revere Fire Lt. Kevin M. O’Hara, Jr. (President of Local 926- Revere Firefighters Union) of Saugus, Jennifer M. O’Hara of Lynn, Revere Fire Lt. Michael S. O’Hara & his wife, Gina of North Reading, Anne A. O’Hara of Providence, R.I., Leina G. Okamura of Revere & the late Ken F. Okamura. He is the cherished brother of former Revere City Councilor Edward L. O’Hara of Revere, Maureen K. Butler & her husband, William of Stoneham, Mark O’Hara & his wife, Marcelle of Peabody & the late Marcella M. Dion and the late Brian V. O’Hara. He is also lovingly survived by his 3 Grandchildren; Angelina N., Michael L. & Giana R. O’Hara. Many dear nephews, nieces, grandnieces, grandnephews & cousins also survive Kevin. He was the very devoted son of the late Edward T. & Mary V. (Calo) O’Hara. The O’Hara family have enjoyed a long & legendary place within Revere’s annals of history.

Services

Visiting Hours

Monday, September 11th from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Funeral Mass

Tuesday, September 12th at 10:00 a.m. in Immaculate Conception Church, Revere

Interment

Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the New England center & Home for Veterans, P.O. Box 845257, Boston, Ma. 02284-5257.