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Richard O'Connell Obituary

O'Connell, Richard F. age 48 years, beloved husband of Sharon D. (nee Conrad), loving father of Sean (Julie), Meghan, Kerry and Ryan O'Connell, proud grandfather of Tessa O'Connell, devoted son of Helen M. (nee Burger) and the late Joseph O'Connell, dear brother of Joseph (Claudia), Edward O'Connell and Ann (Edward) Valchar, kind uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Tuesday, 2 to 9 p.m. Funeral Service Wednesday, 10:30 a.m., at the Robert J. Sheehy and Sons Funeral Home, 9000 W. 151st Street, Orland Park. Interment Holy Sepulchre. Vice President of Lapham Hickey Steel Company. Member of P.M.A., M.S.C.I., Olympia Fields C.C. and Oak Lawn Elks. In lieu of flowers, contributions to American Cancer Society, 17060 S. Oak Park Avenue, Tinley Park, Illinois, 60477, would be appreciated. 708-857-7878, www.sheehyfh.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Aug. 4, 2003.

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John & Kathy MacNamara

August 10, 2003

Rick will truly be missed. Our sympathy goes out to Sharon and the family. He was a very good friend.

Doris Udovich (O'Connell)

August 9, 2003

My heart goes out to the family of a beautiful person. I am saddened by this loss. Comfort, peace and hope to all of you in this time of sadness.

Love,

Aunt Doris

Thomas O'Connell

August 8, 2003

I'm so sad! I didn't even know that Ricky was ill. My hugs to Aunt Helen, Ann Marie, Joey & Eddie. I send my prayers, He will make it better. :-(

Laura Anne Puodzius

August 6, 2003

He was truly the kindest and best of men. Your family will be in my prayers.

Norm Papucci

August 6, 2003

To Rick's Family,

We will all miss Rick as a business associate and a friend. The PMA meetings and the dinners we shared will not be the same.

Norm and Lena Papucci

Karen Swann

August 6, 2003

Our prayers go out to the whole family. My mother and I have known Rick for forty years or more. It is a loss to all that knew him.

Helen Magee & Karen Swann

Jacksonville, Fl

Kris Scott

August 6, 2003

Sharon and family,

Although there are no words to ease your pain during this great time of loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you, as they have been thoughout Rick's struggle.

Let all the good times fill your memories now, you had a great life together. Even though your time together was cut short and your tomorrows have been taken away, you are all so lucky to have had a such great man as part of your family and so many great times together.

Our love and prayers,

Pat, Kris, Kara, Emily and Kelly Scott

Sharon & Dave Bostik

August 4, 2003

Our prayers are with all of you at this time of sorrow. You know we are here for you.

Joe Miller

August 4, 2003

To the family of Rick O'Connell:



Rick has done business with Bethehem Industries, Inc. for a number of years. He was a man with a great disposition, and more importantly, a man you could trust. He was honest, straightforward, and a pleasure to do business with. Feel proud that Rick was a man of integrity. I'm sure he was a great family man, also. Our prayers are with his family.



Joseph P. Miller

Vice President/General Manager

Bethlehem Industries, Inc.

Joe Copley

August 4, 2003

Our thoughts and prayers go out to each of you during this time of sorrow.

Dolores Grunauer

August 4, 2003

Rick will truly be missed. He is a great person and an inspiration to all. I really enjoyed working with him. My prayers go out to the family.

Barb Beebe-Morgan

August 4, 2003

I was sadden to hear of the passing of Rick. I have worked with him at Culligan for several years and have not only enjoyed his work and professionalism as a world class supplier but also his friendship. He will truly be missed by all at Culligan. My deepest sympathy to his family. Sincerely, Barb Beebe-Morgan

Robert Powell

August 4, 2003

Proud to know Rick.....a good man and too young to leave us.



God Bless

ED & MONA SWAN

August 4, 2003

PLEASE ACCEPT OUR CONDOLENCES,

HE WILL BE MISSED BY ALL OF US.

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