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RICHARD O'CONNOR Obituary

O'CONNOR, Richard F. "Dick" 86 years of age, of Charlestown, February 24, 2013. Beloved husband of the late Marie E. (Condon) O'Connor. Devoted father of Elizabeth and her husband Russell Klokeid of Perth, Western Australia, Michael & Patricia O'Connor of No. Andover, Marie & Patrick Sweeney of Melrose, Thomas & Karen O'Connor of Arlington, Richard O'Connor of Charlestown & the late Sean O'Connor. Devoted brother of Agnes Doherty & George "Pudgie" O'Connor both of Charlestown and the late William "Bill", Patrick "Dada", John "Jack" Edward "Chickenlegs" O'Connor, Joan LaVallee and Brother Bertrand O'Connor O.P. Loving Pa to Nora, Ryan, Maria, Elizabeth, Stephen, Cameron, Connor, Kristin, Brendan, Brien, Sean M., Daniel, Sean R., and Patrick. Relatives & friends are invited to attend Dick's Funeral on Saturday at 9 A.M. from The Carr Funeral Home, 220 Bunker Hill St. CHARLESTOWN, followed by his Funeral Mass in St. Mary's Church 55 Warren St., Charlestown at 10:30 A.M. Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden. Visiting hours Friday 4-8 P.M. in the funeral home. A WWII Naval Veteran of the Seventh Fleet, South Pacific. After his military service he worked as a Longshoreman on the Boston waterfront Local # 799. Dick joined the Boston Police Department where he was a patrolman from 1950-1959 and later promoted to detective. In 1965 Dick became employed by the Federal Government in the Treasury Department, later transferring to the Federal Drug Enforcement Administration, ultimately retiring as the head of the New England Organized Crime Task Force. Upon retiring he became the Director of Public Safety at the Bunker Hill Community College. A proud member of the Old Charlestown Schoolboys Association and a lifelong active member of St. Mary's Parish in Charlestown. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Dick's memory to VNA Hospice Care, 100 Sylvan Rd., Woburn, MA 01801. For obituary, directions & onlinecondolences, www.carrfuneral.com.

Published by Boston Globe from Feb. 26 to Feb. 28, 2013.
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Richie, Tom, Michael and O'Connor family, please accept my condolences on Dick's recent passing. Mr O'Connor was a great guy, a real good fellow and a well respected fixture in the neighborhood. My mother Mary would occasionally run into Dick on walks and on a most recent meeting, Dick expressed to my mom that he really missed his Marie. And now he's been reunited with his beloved Marie, and guiding over Sean. Our families were friends growing up. Dick and my father Joe and uncle John Dennehy were long time friends, and old Navy veterans. After my father's passing, I sometimes needed a ride to my hockey games. There were many generous Charlestown fathers who would pick you up at the corner or up at the old high school. I remember jumping into the big O'Connor beach wagon on many occasions and joining Dick and my friend Sean on the way to a rink. I remember the rides home as well, as there was some disciplined feedback received, in pretty spirited discussions. These are life long memories. I do hope Dick is at peace now and I wish the O'Connor family well. God Bless.

James Morrissey

March 15, 2013

Richie, Tom, Michael and O'Connor family, please accept my condolences on Dick's passing. Mr O'Connor was a great guy, a real good fellow and someone who had a real presence about him. He was a well respected figure in our neighborhood growing up. My mother Mary would occasionally run into Dick on the street. On the most recent occasion, Dick had expressed to my Mom that he missed his Marie. And now he's joined again with his beloved Marie, and guiding over Sean. Our families were friends growing up, Dick and my father Joe and uncle John Dennehy were long time friends. After my father's passing, I sometimes would need a ride to hockey games. Dick was one of those generous Charlestown fathers who would swing by and pick you up on the corner or at the old high school. I remember jumping into the O'Connor beach wagon on occasion and joining my friend Sean and his father on the way to a rink. And I remember the disciplined feedback we'd receive on the ride home, some spirited conversations taking place. Memories that last a life time. I do hope Dick is at peace and wish the O'Connor family well. God Bless.

March 14, 2013

I am so sorry to hear of Dick's passing.
My condolences to all of his family.

Maureen O'Connor Hurley

March 7, 2013

i had such nice conversations with Mr. O'Connor at the training field in Charlestown while we were letting our dogs run around. He was such a kind man. i'm sorry for your loss.

diane shaw

March 4, 2013

Our hearts go out to all of you at your time of loss. May your memories embrace you at times of sadness and bring a smile to your faces.
Canton O'Connors
*There will always be a special place in my heart for Dick - I was very fond of him and will never forget that he taught me to dance! He also gave the greatest HUGS!
Kelley (O'Connor) Russell

Kelley Russell

March 1, 2013

Marie and families,Deepest sympathy and wishes for peace and comfort in the knowledge he is at rest.

Lisa OLoughlin

March 1, 2013

Dear Beth, I am so sorry for the loss of your father. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Take good care. Helen O'Neil

February 28, 2013

To the O'Connor family..

I send you my heartfelt condolences. I hope that you can find comfort in your happy memories. May he rest in peace.

Lauren Jastremski

February 28, 2013

Mike and Pat, Our deepest sympathy on the loss of your beloved Dad. Love, Linda and Bob Montminy

February 28, 2013

Deepest sympathy from our family to your family during your time of sorrow. Dick had great respect from us as a person & as a professional, a great loss to Charlestown, & his church

Allen & Sandy Jarasitis

February 28, 2013

Marie,

Please accept our sincere condolences. Losing a parent can be very difficult, but fond memories will, with time, help to ease that loss.

Charlie and Mary McGonagle

February 27, 2013

To the O'Connor Family, Please accept my sympathy on Dick's passing. He was a true gentleman that I enjoyed working with in joint operations when he was a Group Supervisor at DEA.

Bill McGreal Sgt/ Retired MA State Police

February 27, 2013

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