RIP Terry O'Leary

[Orangejet]

Am very saddened to say that former Orangeman Terry O'Leary, who also played HS football at Baldwinsville HS., passed away this morning after a courageous battle against cancer. Terry was a three year letterman who started at safety on Frank Maloney's 76 - 78 teams and was the main reason I switched my verbal commitment in '77 from VT to SYR during my recruiting visit weekend. Terry was tough as nails on the gridiron and enjoyed a rewarding career in the beer business with Anheuser-Busch and then Northern Eagle Beverage in NJ. He was a great person in all aspects of life and will be thoroughly missed by his wife Kirsten, SU grad '82, their four children and everyone whom he touched. RIP former Orangeman TO!

 

[orange79]

That is very sad news. I remember him well, Jet. Great motor.

RIP, Terry

 

[CA Monk]

#24 as I recall. Great local kid (man) with football savvy.
RIP Mr. O’Leary.

 

[sutomcat]

Am very saddened to say that former Orangeman Terry O'Leary, who also played HS football at Baldwinsville HS., passed away this morning after a courageous battle against cancer. Terry was a three year letterman who started at safety on Frank Maloney's 76 - 78 teams and was the main reason I switched my verbal commitment in '77 from VT to SYR during my recruiting visit weekend. Terry was tough as nails on the gridiron and enjoyed a rewarding career in the beer business with Anheuser-Busch and then Northern Eagle Beverage in NJ. He was a great person in all aspects of life and will be thoroughly missed by his wife Kirsten, SU grad '82, their four children and everyone whom he touched. RIP former Orangeman TO!

Terry was a really good safety. We had some tough defensive teams in that period, and he was a big reason why.

Condolences to his friends and family.

 

[rjs13090]

I grew up with him in Baldwinsville. A great guy that loved to laugh. Gone TOO soon.