William O\\'Mara

William Thomas O’Mara of Chesapeake Beach, MD, Passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2015, at the age of 95.He was born in Baltimore, MD, on October 12, 1919 to Annie (Codd) and Joseph O’Mara. He was one of seven children.In 1946, William moved to Chesapeake Beach. He worked for Union Vending before he married Josephine Cox and they opened the Octagon Inn. In 1956, they built and opened the Sea Breeze Restaurant. Josephine’s sister, Mildred Cox worked with them at both locations. In 1992, he sold the Sea Breeze. Chesapeake Beach was home for over 69 years. In 1998, the love of his life, his Josephine passed away. William is survived by his loving son, William O’Mara, II, his sister Ann and sister-in-law Ann Burke. He is also survived by nephews – Jack, Joseph, Gerald, James and Robert O’Mara, Joe Gordon and Richard Cox. Nieces – Mary Beth Seals, Elizabeth Vitah, Pat Driggers, JoAnn Meehins; grand nieces – Michele Gordon and Misaline Cherry; great-grandniece Taylor Cherry and great-grandnephew Ty Cherry.He was predeceased by his parents, Annie and Joseph, his beloved wife, Josephine, brothers, John, Joe and Ed, his sisters, Margaret and Elizabeth and sister-in-law, Millie Cox.Memorial contributions may be made to Calvert Hospice, P O Box 838, Prince Frederick, MD 20678. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of William O\\'Mara please visit our Sympathy Store.