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James O'Connor Obituary

James P. O'Connor
November 7, 1933 - February 28, 2011
Cary
James P. O'Connor, 77, passed away peacefully on February 28, 2011, in Cary NC. He was born on November 7, 1933 in Albany, NY to the late Francis A. and Laetitia (Smith) O'Connor. He has called the Cary area his home for the last 32 years.
He is survived by his children; daughter Libby Ruba and husband Bert, of Apex; son Rob O'Connor and wife Lisa, of Charlotte and daughter Lauren Winslow and husband Zemo Trevathan, of Chapel Hill. He will also be missed by his grandchildren Ashley, Alexandra, Bria, and Rio.
Jim was preceded in death by his loving wife, Patricia; and sister Gerry Kampe.
After proudly serving in the US Army, Jim graduated from Manhattan College with a degree in business management. He worked in food service management for many years in New York City before moving to North Carolina where he retired after starting his own vending business. He was a man of deep faith and a loving husband and father. Jim loved playing golf, reading, NASCAR, flying airplanes in his younger years as well as traveling and spending time with his family and friends. He will be greatly missed.
The family will receive friends on Thursday March 3, from 6:00 – 8:00 pm, at Mitchell Funeral Home, 7209 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh NC. The funeral service will be at 11:00 am on Friday, at St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church, 3008 Old Raleigh Rd., Apex NC. Internment will follow at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, Fuquay Varina NC.
Memorial donation can be made to the American Diabetes Association or to the charity of your choice, in memory of Jim. Condolences can be sent to the family at www.MitchellatRMP.com

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Published by The News & Observer on Mar. 3, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for James O'Connor

6 Entries

March 22, 2011

Dear Libby, Rob and Lauren:
I'm very sorry to hear that you just lost your father. I spoke to him just a few years ago, He spoke very highly about each and everyone of you. It was very nice to hear from him after all these years. He was very proud to talk about all of you. Agian I am sorry for your loss.

Sincerely,

Edward Cohen, from when I knew your family on Oats Terr, West Caldwell.

Robert Nunnaley

March 4, 2011

Libby,
Kerry and I are very sorry to hear about the sudden loss of your father. You have had so much on you for the last several months and we are very sorry that you are now having to grieve the loss of your father. We will keep you in our prayers.
Robert Nunnaley and family

March 3, 2011

Dear Rob and Family,
Please accept our sincere sympathy in the loss of your father. Although sympathy is a small consolation, even from the hearts of us who share your sorrow, I want you to know how I feel. Jim was respected and admired by everyone who worked with him at the Interstate United Food company in New York. Jim was special friend, a unique friend, one of a kind with no selfishness in sight. Jim and I share daily commuting from New Jersey to New York in his old Camaro.... one foot on the gas and the other on the break and no speed gauge. While driving he told me all about vending and the company politic and we shared lots of stories and laughs. His sense of humor never faltered even though we had not seen each other since his departure to Cary. His emails where frequent and he was always the first with a Christmas card. Having shared great moments together will remain forever in my memory. Sincerely.
Robert and Anneliese

Carol & Jim McHenry

March 3, 2011

Dear Rob, Libby and Lauren,
It is imposible to put into words the grief everyone must feel at this time. Jim was an old and cherished friend. Hardly a week would pass when he did not call us in upstate New York to just have a little chat. He will be greatly missed by many people. You have our deepest sympathy. God speed old friend.
Carol and Jim McHenry

fjohn reinke (mc1968)

March 3, 2011

The Manhattan College alumni community shares the grief, and is now praying for our fellow alumni and the family at this time. The Alumni Office has been informed. As well as the Jasper Jottings community that I personally can reach. We are all a little poorer now. "No man is an island, entire of itself ... any man's death diminishes me". We are sorry for your loss.

March 2, 2011

To Rob and Family,
Please accept our deepest sympathy. There are no words when there is such sadness and grief. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Joanne & Scott Allison

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