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William Thomas O'Connell Jr., 61, and a resident of Amherst, passed away Friday, Nov. 9, 2012 at Amherst Hospital following a sudden illness.
He was born Oct. 11, 1951 in Canonsburg, Pa. Bill was a lifetime resident of Lorain and Amherst.
He proudly served in the United States Marine Corp. He was employed at Teletech as a check processor for the Nisson Division. Bill previously was employed as the chief deputy auditor for the City of Lorain. He attended St. Peter Catholic Church in Lorain. Bill was active with the Lorain County Democratic party. He was an active member of the Lorain Veterans of Foreign Wars #451, and the Lorain Elks. Bill was a huge Notre Dame fan and an avid history buff. He loved cooking for his family.
Survivors include his wife of 11 years, Betty O'Connell (nee Kurth); his son, Patrick O'Connell, of Elyria; his daughter, Erin O'Connell, of Columbus; stepdaughter, Jessica Bay, of Amherst; grandchildren, Matthew, Carrie, Lauren and Ben; his brothers, Dennis O'Connell, of Bath Township, David O'Connell and his wife Joyce, of Burtonsville, Md. and his sister and her husband, Kathy and Milos Milovich, of Orlando, Fla.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William Thomas and Anne O'Connell (nee Dezack).
A memorial service will take place Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2012 at 7 p.m. at the Hempel Funeral Home; 373 Cleveland Ave., Amherst. Full Military honors will be provided by the Amherst Veterans Military Honor Guard.
Additional information and online register book are available at www.hempelfuneralhome.com.
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Bill would do anything for a friend. I lived below Bill on Oberlin Ave. when wse were both in our twenties. I read this obituary at 6:45 on Tuesay evening sitting here in Akron, so I guess I won't make the service. I just wnat his fmaily to know I will miss him in my heart because I didn't see Bill often after I moved. God Bless and Semper Fi.
November 13, 2012
So sorry to hear of a good friend passing on. As I read this it is Tuesday at 6:45 and I sit here in Akron,so I'll miss Bill's service.I lived below Bill on Oberlin Ave. We were both in our twenties and me Jimmy Fossie, Gaylord Young and Bill Squires used to share O'Connell stories.
Bill would do anything for a friend. Though I live in the Akron area and didn't see him often, I will miss him.
Carmine Torio
Carmine Torio
November 13, 2012
Our deepest sympathies to the O'Connell family. My husband and I have known Bill for many years as we had all gone to high school together. Later in life we spent many nights socializing together. Bill will be sorely missed by many as he was a good guy who always had a kind word. May God grant him eternal peace in his kingdom.
Dan and Nancy Bonzar
Nancy Bonzar
November 13, 2012
Mr. Bill was an absolute great person. We will miss him dearly at TeleTech and that wonderful sense of humor. RIP Mr. Bill, I just know you are with our Savior
Rhonda Goodwin
November 13, 2012
With deepest sympathy to the entire family and my good friends Kathy and Milos
Sandy Stamatis
November 13, 2012
I will never forget Mr. Oconnell. RIP God be with the family and comfort them.
Mama Joyce
November 13, 2012
My heart goes out to Bills family he was a loved person at Teletech and will miss working with him
Krystyna Brown
November 12, 2012
Bill was truly an astounding man & I looked to him almost like a father figure, always wise in advice. Bill will be missed greatly by all & especially Team CYA. God Bless the O'Connell family in thier time of grievance.
Arion Taylor
November 12, 2012
My heart goes out to Bill's widow. I remember dropping Bill off at home a couple of times and ALWAYS seeing her drop him off at work. He was a good guy, funny too. R.I.P. Bill, you will be missed. USMC has a special place for you in Soldier heaven my brother....
Jackie Thomas
November 12, 2012
A wonderful man who brightened many of our lives. You are missed greatly.
Jennifer Lanning
November 11, 2012
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Hempel Funeral Home
November 11, 2012
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