Joseph James O'Bara Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Joseph James O’Bara better known to all as Jay, of Rocky Hill, CT passed away on Monday May 24. 2021 at the age of 64. After several months of declining health, Jay passed peacefully at home with his beloved wife Cathy by his side. Jay was born on August 31, 1956, the son of Stanley O’Bara and Anna Morae. The youngest brother of three boys. In his late twenties Jay fell in love with with Cathy Beers and the two married shortly after. Jay loved working on cars. He spent many years working with his oldest brother John at O’Bara’s Classic Coach before starting his own landscaping business which he considered his “retirement”. Jay shared his love for landscaping with his son Joe and together they grew the business. Jay was preceded in death by his parents Stanley O’Bara and Anna O’Bara; His brother James O’Bara and his son Michael O’Bara. He is survived by his brother John O’Bara and wife Lynn; his wife Cathy O’Bara and children Alan Barker and wife Marilyn, Andre Barker, Joseph O’Bara and Aubrie, Michelle Cadario and husband Doug. Along with many loving grandchildren Olivia, Kallen, Sean, Sophia, Jaidah, Riley, Eleanor, Bryson, Maverick and another granddaughter on the way. Family and friends will be gathering at Rose Hill Cemetery in Rocky Hill, CT on Tuesday June 1st, 2021 at 10am. Please come dressed in casual wear as that is what Jay would want. In lieu of flowers donations to Helen & Harry Gray Cancer Center would be appreciated. Address for donations can be sent to Helen & Harry Gray Cancer Center Hartford Hospital, C/O Philanthropy Department 80 Seymour Street PO Box 5037 Hartford, CT or you can go online and follow their link to donate. PLEASE MEET IN THE FUNERAL HOME PARKING LOT. We will process to the grave together.

Joseph James O'Bara

May 24, 2021