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John O'Connor Obituary

O'Connor, John "Jack" Age 83, October 14, loving husband for 58 years to Patricia R. (nee Evans), beloved father of Therese (Thomas Hermanek) O'Connor, M.D., Jack (Patricia), Joan (Daniel) Kunz, Patrick, Donna, Keren, and the late Michael 0'Connor, fond grandfather "Pops" of Thomas, Cara and the late Connor Hermanek, Stacy, Jack, Kathleen and Maggie O'Connor, Matt, Mike and Danny Remegi, great-grandfather of Elli and Makayla Remegi, brother of Peggy (Jack) Hogan, Marge Gill and Dodie Henry, uncle and great-uncle of many nieces and nephews. Funeral Monday, 9:00 a.m. from Donnellan Funeral Home, 10525 So. Western Avenue to St. Barnabas Church Mass 10:00 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Visitation Sunday, 3:00 to 9:00 p.m. Graduate of Class 1945 Leo High School, Employee Chicago Park District for 39 years. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Leo High School Alumni Association. 773-238-0075 Please sign guest book at www.donnellanfuneralhome.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Oct. 17, 2010.

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October 22, 2010

we will always remember and b 4 ever thankful for all the fun we had with uncle mort and the o'connor family. walking up 2 fenger H.S.-playing hide-n-seek on lowe.Going swimming on rockwell in our "first In-ground pool in the "CITY" just running around the "block". listening to "TOM JONES" on the porch. Our hearts are with U guys today and always. We will miss this great friend of ours. we did not know about our freinds passing until just the other day. sorry we missed the PARTY. love and prayer to all. The John& Dolores Mayher Family

October 17, 2010

To The O'Connor family,
My sincere sympathy on your loss of your husband and father.
We will miss Jack at our CPD luncheons.
Please be assured that he will be in my prayers.
He is now at rest and pease..
Sincerely,
Michael and Peggy Marro

October 17, 2010

My deepest sympathy. Bobbie Dalton Knezz

Carol Santoro

October 17, 2010

To Terry, Patsy & all the family,
Please accept my deepest sympathies on the loss of Mr O'Connor. I always remember Mort & Patsy's visit to Nashville. Sorry I couldn't be there. Sincerely,
Carol Santoro

October 17, 2010

To The O'Conner family, Jack was a once in lifetime boss, who fought like a lion on behalf of men, Jack fought for benefits for my father, who exceded his max, on an extended illness, how many today would do the same? My deepest sympathies. Fondly John Speziale

October 17, 2010

MR.O'CONNOR YOU WERE TRULY THE BEST BOSS AN EMPLOYEE COULD EVER WANT.I WAS VERY FORTUNATE TO HAVE WORKED WITH YOU AND FOR YOU.MAY YOU REST IN PEACE. PETE VITO

October 17, 2010

with sympathy, but fond memories from Bob Lascola and family

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