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Bernard O'Connor Obituary
Bernard "Bryan" O'Connor, 98, passed from this life on December 6, 2022. Bryan was the beloved husband of the late Mary Ellen, née Halleran, and loving father of Ellen (Kevin) Skinner, Maureen Block, Margaret "Peg" (John) Basil, Bryan, Denise (Pascal Kerin), Mary Catherine (Steve Gennrich), and the late Matthew (Jean). He cherished his grandchildren (Megan, Kelly, Charlie, Luke, Russell, Claire, Neil, Colleen) and great-grandchildren (Everett, Calvin, Lane, Helen). Bryan is survived by his sister Margaret (Phil) Smith. Their parents, Timothy and Hannah (née Daly), immigrated from Co. Kerry, Ireland, raising them and the late David, Neil, Thomas, Catherine, and Mary in Chicago's West Garfield Park neighborhood. He was a fond uncle, cousin, and friend to many. Bryan was a member of the 4400 Club and enjoyed a long career in the U.S. Postal Service. He was a storyteller and a reader of maps. He loved rivers, lakes, canoes, and road trips-especially when they all came together on an excursion to a beautiful place. Visitation Sunday 3-8 PM and Monday 9 AM until time of prayer 9:30 AM at, Gibbons Family Funeral Home 5917 W. Irving Park Rd. (1/2 Block East of Austin). Funeral Mass 10 AM at St. Robert Bellarmine Church. Interment All Saints Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Misericordia or Christian Brothers Midwest District. For info 773-777-3944 or www.GFFH.com
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Leslye Lehman
December 26, 2022
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Helen
December 10, 2022
We so enjoyed meeting Bryan when he and Mary Catherine visited us in Fiddletown. I thought him a Seanchaí with touches of a leprechaun who overwhelmed us with delightful stories and experiences. He was enthusiastic about experiencing everything Fiddletown had to offer...including the Cowboy Church held in the Fiddletown Saloon! We were impressed with his musical talents. A real treasure who will be missed and cherished by all who met him.
Tory
December 9, 2022
I'm so incredibly sorry for your loss. I have such wonderful memories of "The Da"'s visits to California, including the time we got to watch a wrangler come and pick up a stray Emu! He thought it was hilarious, but also not totally shocking, he just rolled with it! He had such a great spirit! Sending love to all the O'Connor siblings.
phyllis o connor
December 9, 2022
Dear Maureen and families, my heart is with you all in this sad time. Know he is in heaven
and always with you, dear girl. Phyllis O Connor
Sr. Rosemary & the Residents of Misericordia Home
December 8, 2022
Our sympathy and special prayers for Bryan and all his family and friends.
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