Edward Mitchel O'Hara

Edward Mitchel O’Hara, born to Mitchel O’Hara and Janet Cave O’Hara on October 19th, 1966, passed from this world on Sunday, October 11th, 2026; he expected to turn 60 in just one more week. 

Ed (or Eddie) as called by his family and friends is survived by his two beloved children Ryan and Megan, and by his cherished sisters Kathy and Kellie and brothers Shawn, Michael, and Tim (and their families). 

An aspiring professional basketball player whose career ended in high school, Ed turned to nurturing relationships by both profession and passion. A bartender in his youth, he learned that there was nothing more important or impactful than human ties - a lesson taken with him into the field of sales, where he spent the rest of his life.

He was, by hobby, an armchair enthusiast of world history and architecture. At home, though, there was nothing more important to him than the people he loved - in his eyes, nothing was more worthwhile than time spent on or with others.

As fatherhood is known to inspire, his own son and daughter were his pride and joy. As the passing of a loved one is known to inspire, their memories of him will live bolded, italicized, and underscored in a way that they weren’t quite when he was alive. Memories of his hand on their backs after training wheels were removed from their bikes; of a steady hand on their wrists as he taught them to cast a fishing line. Memories of tater tots in high-chair trays; of midday picnics where the sunlight reflected off the water far too brightly; of Sunday trips to the beach. Every Sunday. 

Memories of his presence at literally every High School sporting event, even if those events can’t be remembered individually. Memories of his teaching a group of 5th-graders on a field trip new, colorful words after being dragged on a particularly intense roller coaster. Memories of playing hacky-sack after school, even if caught-and-thrown a little too hard rather than by traditional rules.

He sought comfort, companionship, and advice from his siblings. He brought humor and compassion to the lives of his nieces and nephews. He gave community and friendship to his neighbors.

Likely his biggest regret in life would have been the pain and sorrow his passing will have brought to all those he knew.

Ed’s soul was one given freely to anyone whom it might benefit, and it was given with pride.

He will be remembered in a private celebration by his family.