Kevin O'Neil

Kevin O’Neil, a beloved brother, husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on March 2, 2025, after a long battle with cancer. He was born to Vincent D. and Lillian F. O’Neil on August 31, 1941, and was a proud fourth-generation Cape Codder. His father, Vincent, was a founder of the Hyannis Yacht Club which sparked his childhood. He loved everything that the Cape had to offer, from hunting and fishing to sailing and swimming, and especially golfing. He will forever be remembered for his enormous heart, quick wit, and generosity. Kevin attended Barnstable Schools, where he played football and excelled at baseball, graduating in 1959. He went on to study Business at Babson College, and during his time there, he joined the Marine Corps Reserve, serving honorably from 1961 to 1965. Kevin continued his education at Suffolk University in Boston, where he earned his bachelor’s degree in business administration. After returning to Cape Cod, Kevin took over a small family insurance company and quickly became a successful entrepreneur. As his business grew through acquisitions and mergers, Dowling & O’Neil grew across Cape Cod, Nantucket, and Martha’s Vineyard. He became the managing partner which he made many friendships and colleagues along the way. In 2005, he sold his company and retired, having built a legacy in the insurance industry. Throughout his career, Kevin’s business success led him to take on important roles in the community. He served as Chairman of the Town of Barnstable Public Works Commission for 12 years, was on the Board of the Barnstable County Bank, and was the President of the Cape Cod Insurance Agents Association. He touched countless lives with his kindness and will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Kevin is survived by his wife Paula M. (Fuller) O’Neil, and together, they spent 40 wonderful years together. He had two children, Patrick O’Neil and Kerry Pearsall, two stepchildren Brittney Boden and Michael Boden and 8 grandchildren. Also, he was brother to Michael O’Neil (Peggy) and Erin Konrad (Ernest). He loved family dearly, and his commitment to them was unwavering. A passionate golfer, Kevin was a member of the Oyster Harbors Club in Osterville, Massachusetts, for 51 years and the Turtle Creek Club in Jupiter, Florida, for 25 years. He spent the past 25 years as a resident of Jupiter, Florida, enjoying many summers back on Cape Cod after his retirement. Services will be private for the family. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made to your favorite charities, as this is what Kevin would have wanted.

Kevin O'Neil

August 31, 1941 - March 2, 2025