Bernard P. O'Connor

O'CONNOR - Bernard P. of Commack, NY, on March 17, 2018, at the age of 90. Loving and beloved husband of the late Florence T. (Baker). Loving father of Mary P. (Peter) Ryan, Joseph B. O'Connor, Anne M. (Vincent) Negri, and Robert B. (Wendy) O'Connor. Beloved grandfather of four grandchildren: Colleen A. Ryan, Peter A. Ryan, Jr., Vincent P. Negri IV, and Lacey T. O'Connor. He was the son of the late Bernard and Anne O'Connor, and brother of the late Mary P. Healy. Bernard graduated from Our Lady of Lourdes Elementary School and from Cardinal Hayes High School; he received a BBA from Manhattan College and an MA in Theology from St. John's University. He served in the Navy at the end of World War II. He retired as a Treasury Agent from the Internal Revenue Service. He was a member of the American Legion, NYC Post No. 45, for over 40 years. He was an active member of Christ The King Parish in Commack, NY. He was a member of the Nocturnal Adoration Society, the Holy Name Society, and the Usher Society for over 50 years, and a very active member of the St. Vincent de Paul Society for over 20 years. He was the consummate Catholic gentleman and will be missed by his family, relatives, and friends. Reposing Thursday 2-4pm and 7pm Commack Abbey, 96 Commack Road, Commack, NY. Mass of Christian Burial Friday 10am, Christ The King Church, Indian Head Road, Commack, NY. Interment Queen of All Saints Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, 249 Broadway, Bethpage, NY 11714.