Hyde Park – Michael J. O'Neill, 67, of Hyde Park and previously of Rhinebeck, died peacefully at home with his loving wife by his side on July 1, 2024, after a courageous 6-year fight with cancer.

Born April 27, 1957, in Bronx, NY, he was the son of the late John M. and Catherine Campbell O'Neill.

Michael was a 1975 graduate of Clarkstown South High School, West Nyack, and a 1979 graduate of SUNY Oswego. He received his Masters Degree in Education from SUNY New Paltz in 1999 and went on to receive his NYS Administration Certification. He had a 25-year career with the Arlington Central School District as a 6th grade Social Studies Teacher.

Mr. O'Neill was an active member of the United Methodist Church of Hyde Park for 27 years, where he volunteered with Youth for Christ, Camp Hope, and various local mission projects. He also participated in the annual Rebuilding Together Dutchess County program and volunteered at the Dutchess County SPCA. He enjoyed woodworking, traveling, camping, and spending time with his wife, Judy, at the beach in Ocean Grove, NJ and Sanibel Island, FL. Michael was always ready to help anyone in need and was a great lifetime friend to many who loved him. Michael's sobriety was important to him, and he was a proud member of AA.

On September 25, 1994, in Campbell Hall, NY, he married the former Judy L. Barclay. Mrs. O'Neill survives at home. In addition to his wife, survivors include his sister, Cathy O'Neill; two nephews who he adored, Joseph Tuck Brown III of Texas and Brendan O'Neill Brown (Renée) of Michigan, Brother-in-Law, Joseph Brown (Getitia), and loving cousins and lifelong friends.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his sister, Patricia Anne O'Neill and his beloved cats, Weezie and Daisy.

The family would like to thank MSKCC and Hudson Valley Hospice for their loving care and especially Bernice, his wonderful caregiver his last 7 weeks.

A period of visitation will take place from 9 to 11 AM, Saturday, July 6th at the United Methodist Church of Hyde Park, 1 Church Street. Funeral services will follow the visitation at 11 AM at the Church. Rev. Kent Jackson will officiate. The burial will be in Crum Elbow Cemetery, Hyde Park.

In lieu of flowers, the O'Neill family respectfully requests memorial donations to the Dutchess County SPCA, 636 Violet Ave., Hyde Park, NY 12538 (www.dcspca.com), the Hudson Valley Hospice Foundation, 80 Washington Street, Suite 204, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 (www.hvhospce.org), or the United Methodist Church of Hyde Park, 1 Church St., Hyde Park, NY 12538. (Kindly Designate In Memory Of) (www.umchp.com)

To send an online condolence or for directions, please visit Michael's obituary page at www.sweetsfuneralhome.com.