Michael Francis O’Hara, 70, of Durham, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 24, 2021 at Yale New Haven Hospital. He was the beloved husband of 35 years to Roberta Nespor O’Hara. Michael was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on August 17, 1950 and was the son of the late Francis X. and Patricia McFarland O’Hara. He earned a bachelor’s degree from Brockport State University, New York. Michael was the former Co-owner and operator of New England Wine & Spirits and later worked as a Wine Importer and Distributor for Star Distributors and Connecticut Distributors. He enjoyed boating, golfing, and wines. Brother of Patti (David) Peck, Kathy (Dale) McFiggens, Frank (Karen) O’Hara Jr., Eileen (Dan) Askey and the late Daniel O’Hara.
The visiting hours will be on Tuesday, June 1st at The Havens Family, North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue from 4 to 7 PM. A service will be conducted in the funeral home at 7:00. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice
Dear Roberta and family,
I had the pleasure of working with Mike for 8 yrs at New England Wine & Spirits in West Haven and enjoyed many conversations and taught me alot about wines. Such a great guy, I am so very sorry for your loss.
Susan Aubrey
Dear O’Hara Family,
I am a 1969 Pittsford HS grad and played football with Mike for 2-3 years.
Always smiling, Mike was outgoing, caring to all his teammates and classmates to be sure.
Silky smooth at running back , Swivel Hips as we and our coaches made opponent tacklers Miss and had the ability to run people over.
I will miss Mike! A good friend and loving teammate and classmate!
Mark Patterson
Roberta,
Mike was a great guy, he made us laugh and always had a story. My heart goes out to you and I wish you the peace of fond memories.
Roberta and Family,
I’m so sorry to hear of Mike’s passing, you’ve all endured so much sorrow lately.
My sympathies, thoughts and prayers,
Bea
Roberta,
Thank you so much for your constant support of Mike . I will truly miss my dear friend. I can’t express to you how much it meant to me, for you to keep me updated on Mike over the past months. Such a good friend so many great memories from high school, college work and life .
God bless you Roberta. Thank you for always being there for Mike!
Ken,
To the OHara family,
I was a classmate of Mikes at both Pittsford and Brockport. He was always fun to be around. We had some great times. We were close enough friends that he came to me to discuss his difficult time with Dan’s death.
I’m sure you have wonderful memories of him and I pray those and your faith in God will help you through the tough times. He will be greatly missed
God bless all of you Kerry
Dear Roberta
We are so sorry to learn of Michael‘s passing. We were away and just found out. Our thoughts and prayers are with you he was a good guy and I know he will be missed by all who knew him and loved him.If there is anything we can do for you please do not hesitate to call us. Much sympathy, Mary John and Alex.
Oh, Mike. You will be missed. So many good memories and great times we had wine tasting in your house at Mendon. You’ve left the world with one less smile. And the sound of your accompanying laugh will be sorely missed. I’m so sorry for the long ordeal you had to go through. May you Rest In Peace now, Sparky.