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John O'Connor Obituary

O'Connor, John J. Age 82, born in Tralee, County Kerry, Ireland. Devoted husband of 57 years to Mary "Murph" (nee Murphy); loving father of Linda (Bob) Winslow and Maureen (Billy) Hayes; proud grandfather of Griffin, Justin, and Quinn Winslow, and Mia, Hugh, and Keira Hayes; beloved brother of the late Nora (Richard) Curtin, Michael "Buddy" (Kathleen) O'Connor, Dolores (the late Joseph) Carroll, Oliver (Honor) O'Connor, Jennifer (Noel) Broderick, Louise (Richard) Kasprzyk, Roger (Elizabeth) O'Connor, and the late Elizabeth O'Connor; fond brother-in-law of the late Patrick "Paddy" Murphy, Cathleen "Cait" (late James) Rowan, the late Bridget "Bridie" (Ron) Cummins, and John (Mary) Murphy; beloved uncle to many nieces and nephews. Proud U.S Army Medic who loved his adopted country. Visitation at St. John Fisher Church, 10200 S. Washtenaw Ave., Chicago, IL 60655 on Saturday, March 23, 2019, from 10:00 a.m. until Memorial Mass at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Autism Speaks at autismspeaks.org.



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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Mar. 19, 2019.

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Matt & Mary Kasprzyk

March 25, 2019

Prayers of Comfort & Peace for all.

Cathy O'Callaghan

March 24, 2019

I had the privilege of being the O'Connor family's next door neighbor for about three years. Johnny was a great guy who would help you out if you needed anything. Every conversation with him brought a smile! He will be missed.

Jan Kaiser

March 23, 2019

Oh Louise! I am so sorry for your loss! Bill and I send our deepest sympathies with love.

March 23, 2019

Our condolences to you, Louise. So sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers go out to you and your family.
Peggy, Kathy, and Mary--the Nestor girls

Z L

March 21, 2019

My sincere condolences to your family for the loss of your love one. May the God of comfort be with you during this sad occasion and may his loving words at John 6:40 console your heart.

John, Eileen, & Emma Troy

March 20, 2019

Murph, Linda, Maureen and Family, We are very saddened to hear of Johnny's passing. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. Johnny was a great guy who always brought a smile to anyone's face who knew him. God bless your family in this difficult time.

Dave Altenburg

March 19, 2019

so sorry for your loss. Worked with john for 10 years at evergrenn vw. he was a great guy who would do anything for ya. god bless yoiur family

Julia Hauldren

March 19, 2019

Dearest Linda, We are so very sorry about the passing of your beloved father. Please know that you and your entire family are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. We hope that the many happy memories you have of your father will bring you some comfort. Our deepest condolences to you. With love, Julia and David Hauldren and family

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10:00 a.m.

St. John Fisher Church

10200 S. Washtenaw Ave, Chicago, IL

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Memorial Mass

11:00 a.m.

St. John Fisher Church

10200 S. Washtenaw Ave, Chicago, IL

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