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Connor DONOHUE Obituary
DONOHUE Connor, 24, loved son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin and friend, Antipoverty Advocate, of New York City, formerly of Ridgewood and Montclair, NJ died in a fall from his New York City apartment when the apartment's terraces railing broke away.A Funeral Mass will be held Friday, March 19th at 10:30 AM at St. Cassian's Church, 187 Bellevue Avenue, Upper Montclair, NJ. Visitation will be at the Hugh M. Moriarty Funeral Home, 76 Park Street, Montclair, NJ on Thursday from 4-8 PM. Connor was born June 6, 1985. This is the same birthday as his Aunt and Grandfather. He was first and foremost the finest son of his parents Jane and Pat could have ever dreamed of. His relationship with his sister Caroline was the best a brother and sister could ever have. He viewed himself as an Irish Catholic who loved his family above all things. He looked forward to Alexi Mantsios becoming his brother. It was his knowledge of how privileged and loved he was that formed the basis for his career choices. Connor was pursuing a career of service. He loved his work as Dean of Students at "Prep for Prep," a respected non-profit organization committed to improving educational opportunities for talented but under-served youth in New York. Connor recently started a new job as Program Officer for Strategy at "SingleStop USA" an innovative non-profit organization assisting thousands around the country emerge from poverty.In 2009, Connor was selected as a Fellow by the NYU Wagner School for Public Services for a Fellowship for Emerging Leaders in Public Services (FELPS). He currently served as Vice Chair for External Affairs on the board of Young Nonprofit Professionals Network, NYC.While at Connecticut College in New London, where Connor graduated Magna Cum Laude with a double major in music and English, he conceived and was the founder of "New London Music Tutoring" a tutoring program for underprivileged students in many local Schools.For 13 summers Connor attended Frost Valley YMCA camp in the Catskills as a camper and later as staff. Throughout those years he developed his passion for working and changing the lives of children. He is survived by his mother and father, Jane Lyons Donohue and Patrick, his sister Caroline, his future brother-in-law Alexi, his grandfather James Lyons, 19 aunts and uncles, and 35 first cousins. He loved his "other family," the Kaplans, with whom he shared endless hours of vacations and fun. Additionally, his many friends from all walks of life provided him endless love and support.Connor loved spending time with his large Irish Catholic family and the many friends who lovingly called him "Conman." He also loved music and the New York Yankees.Donations in Connor's remembrance and in lieu of flowers can be sent to Frost Valley YMCA, 2000 Frost Valley Road, Claryville, NY 12725 where a scholarship fund is being established. Please indicate "In Honor of Connor Donohue" on the donation. For directions, information and condolences www. moriartyfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Connor DONOHUE
Donna Weatherwalks
March 11, 2023
Hi Jane, It is now March 11, 2023, and I still think about you now and then. I know you wish Connor could be here with you and your family today and showing the world all of the great things he planned to accomplish. Again, I send you my sympathy and hope you are doing OK.
February 10, 2011
Hi,
I am a member of Contingent 32 and I just wanted you to know that Connor crossed my mind today. Although its been almost a year since his passing, he still is someone I think about alot. When I did think of him, I thought of his personlity, and the light in his eyes and the pen in his hair. That is how I will always remember him . I think that if I could be half the person he was by the age of 24, than I would have really accomplished something beyond outstanding. He really is someone that I will never forget. Thank You for bringing such a gift to me and all the other people he has inspired. I couldnt have finished Prep with out his continuing motivation. Even after his passing . - Brooklyn ,NY .
Donna Weatherwalks
December 30, 2010
Dear Jane and Family,
Yesterday while visiting with an old friend I had not seen recently, we were discussing previous school jobs, and the conversation led me to think about you and Connor. I again extend my deepest sympathy to you and hope that you are doing OK at this time.
October 25, 2010
He was the best person ever. I owed him a 100 "Thank you"'s for helping me stay on the right track at Prep for Prep. May he rest in piece and may I see him in another life.
-Brian Bermeo
Proud Member of Prep for Prep, Contingent XXXI
September 12, 2010
You were so beautiful. May your light shine on.
Anonymous
September 2, 2010
To the Donohue family:
Connor is not forgotten by his friends and co-workers. I hope that as time goes on, your memories will shine brighter without the sorrow you now feel.
July 18, 2010
Thinking of you.
Maryalice Perazzo
May 9, 2010
To Connor's Family,
I just learned of this horrible tragedy but wish I had known earlier. Connor & I worked together while he was at Prep. He was my link to placing kids in my summer Creative Arts camp. Always a pleasure to talk with him! When we found out that we had common ground, we made a point of meeting in person. My son, Conor is a student at Connecticut College and upon your Connor's recommendation MY Conor went to study abroad -not to Barcelona but to Copenhagen. Both of our sons loved music and it was just last week that my Conor noticed some flyers on campus for a memorial concert for Connor Donohue. He called me right away. Please know that I am praying for you and your family - just can't imagine what this could be like. I'd like to make a donation in Connor's name to whatever charity you think he'd like - so please advise! Yours respectfully and in much admiration,
Suzanne Walsh
Creative Arts Director
Convent of the Sacred Heart
One East 91st St., NY, NY 10128
212-722-4745 x860
John Wani
April 28, 2010
To the family and friends of Connor Donohue,
My name is John Wani and I am a member of Contingent XXXI of the Prep for Prep program. First, I would like to give you my heartfelt condolences for your loss. Everyone one of us who knew Mr. Donohue even in the slightest way lost a part of ourselves when we first heard he died.
I first met Mr. Donohue in my first summer in the academic component of Prep for Prep. After a class had ended I ran down the stairs to my next class while Mr. Donohue was running up the stairs to reach the Prep office. Before we greeted each other, I had never even once spoken a word or had a conversation with Mr. Donohue as I was new and quite shy. I only saw Mr. Donohue everyday at lunch walking around so I didn’t expect him to know my name. When we saw each other walking in opposite directions I simple said, “Hey.” But to my surprise Mr. Donohue replied, “Hey John!” Mr. Donohue walked past me and I stared at his back in wonder. When I came home that night I asked my mother how Mr. Donohue knew my name when I had never once talked to him. She simply said, “Mr. Donohue is part of the core staff. I think Prep has small files on every student of the academic component with the picture of the student and how they’re doing. The core staff are supposed to know the names of all the students. Mr. Donohue is doing an extremely good job then if he has all the names by now.” I believed my mom as my older brother had completed the program a few years ago and she had experience.
Over the first summer after that simple moment with Mr. Donohue I became less shy with him and we began talking. Our friendship grew to a point that we began joking around like old friends. After that simple moment I began to ask Mr. Donohue more and more about his life. He told me had an older sister, and he was of Irish ancestry and was from New Jersey (both of which he was very proud of). Over the school year days when we had Prep classes, we would hang out whenever I came in early and we would joke around (as always). Over the school year we also came up with our “luck of the Irish” joke that never got old. Whenever there was a day where I had an examination I would go up to him grinning and asking for a handshake saying, “Mr. Donohue, when it comes to luck, your as green as a leaf, so why not share some luck?” He would laugh and we would shake hands and hopefully some of the luck rubbed of.
I have many memories and things to thank Mr. Donohue for, but there is one thing that I owe a lifelong debt to. As you know Prep for Prep places students in excellent private schools and offers them scholarships to cover their costs. To apply for schools we must first take the ISEE (Independent School Entrance Exam), and then come up with a list of schools that we want to apply to. We then undergo a series of interviews and tours at schools. We also have a meeting with the head of the academic component (in my case, Ms. Smith). Mr. Donohue was at my meeting with Ms. Smith. I was interested in the same school my brother went to: Trinity. I applied for Trinity and to my complete joy I was accepted. I later found out that Mr. Donohue had placed me in Trinity. Without him I would not be going to Trinity and this is why I owe Mr. Donohue and all of you a lifelong debt.
Looking back on all those memories shared with Mr. Donohue, I realize that Mr. Donohue wouldn’t have wanted us to cry and grieve over his death but instead rejoice that we spent a good part of our lives with him. Mr. Donohue was the type of person who wouldn’t brood over something for long and would move on and even before he died he inspired me to reach a goal of helping others as he had done for all his life.
April 14, 2010
Connor touched so many people deeply. I miss him every single day. I know he will always be loved and the friendships built with him will always be treasured.
Dianne Dully RN
April 6, 2010
I am a nurse who has worked at Frost Valley in the dialysis unit, along with Maureen, for the past 10 years. I came to first know Caroline when she was a counselor, and several times had some of our more "challenging" kidney kids in her group...and then came Connor, who proved to be just as senstive, trustworthy, and reliable as Caroline...standards which few (male counselors) have since achieved, and made us appreciate him even more...
There's a saying, and it brings Connor to mind, "we're changed now, not because he's gone...but because he was here..."
Caroline, my deepest sympathy to you and your family.
March 24, 2010
To the parents of Mr. Donohue,
Your faith will carry you through. No words can describe the pain in your heart.
Mr. Donohue was a fine, well mannered young man @ Prep for Prep.
I am sure everyone's lives he touched, especially the kids @ Prep contingent XXXII, share your pain.
Your son is gone but his momories will live on. He will be missed.
Sincerely,
Agatha Harper
Prep parent.
Imani Parker
March 22, 2010
I didn't know Mr. Donohue but I understand that he was an inspiration for my friend Jasmine. Although I don't have a relationship with him, I would like to say that he was a very good man based on what everyone has said and I wish that what happened with him falling off of his balcony could have never occured. We may feel sorry and sad for him and his family but let us understand that he is now in a better place without any pain or sicknesses. His soul is roaming throughout the bowels of heaven and he is now with god and his angels where is belongs. Lets not think of what has happened to him as an end for Mr. Donohue but as a begining to an everlasting life, and as god calling his son back home. I wish of his family to be blessed along with his soul. You have taught many children something Mr. Donohue, Thank You Dearly. Rest in Peace.
-Let us not focuss on the bad but on the good.
John Abreu
March 22, 2010
Mr. Donohue was a very kind, good-hearted man. He dedicated his entire life to helping others when he could've been a teacher or a musician but he decided to give his whole life to others. He always thought about others before himself so that they could have a future, like me. Mr. Donohue helped me reach my dream of going to a good school. He helped me edit and finalize many of the forms for independent school. If it wasn't for him, I wouldn't be going to Horace Mann School next semester. He was my guardian angel in Prep for Prep.
Sincerely,
John Abreu
Contingent XXXII
March 20, 2010
Mr Donohue was a fun, good hearted man that touched everyone he met. His death was tragic but his spirit will always be with me and everyone else in contingent XXXII. I will always remember the smile he had every day as he stood in the hallway taking attendance. As I continue Prep, I will have Mr. Donohue on my mind as another reason to do well in all that I do. He was a great role model and will be missed dearly.
Sincerly,
Arvel Adams
Contingent XXXII
Marilyn Ippolito
March 20, 2010
Dear Jane, Pat and Caroline,
Adam and I are devastated by the thought of Connor's passing. We wanted to extend to you our sincerest and most heartfelt sympathies.
I have been thinking back to the days when saw each other occassionally. Though we never got to know Connor I remember a conversation I had with Zach. I remember asking Zach about Connor and if he was a "nice kid." I have a clear memory of Zach's response. He said "he's a REALLY nice kid, mom." In his voice, tone and intonation I could hear that he felt Connor was far more than a "nice kid." I could hear that Connor was a special friend, an extraordinary person. In message after message, article after article, I keep reading about how kind, generous, loving, helpful, intelligent and devoted your son and brother was. May you take comfort in knowing how everyone loved and respected him and, though far too short, how happy and successful his life was.
March 19, 2010
I extend my deepest sympathies to you and your family, I am Laura Dorony's cousin on Uncle Neils side of the family. I have been following all the wonderful tributes to Connor all week and just had to send you my condolences.Your son,brother, grandson, nephew cousin, friend and mentor has truly touched many many lives and will be geatly missed but never forgotten. Again, my sympathies to all of you.
Sincerely, Eileen Magee
March 19, 2010
Dear Jane,
I know I made an entry already, but after seeing you and your family at Connor's wake I just want to say that Joy Mandara is someone who you might want to connect with. I know how compassionate you were to her through her daughter Laurie's fight with cancer and untimely death. You are not ready now, but maybe in the future, her journey may help you. She has come such a long way, to a point she never thought she would reach. Joy knows that your pain will never lessen and she could be a source of support and ultimately comfort. I hope I am not out of line, but I wanted you to know that she is there for you in a way that even your closet friends and relatives may not be able to be. I say a prayer for you and your family every day. I didn't know Connor, but I will think of him, and you, often.
Love, Maryalice Perazzo
David Bagwill
March 19, 2010
Dear Donohue Family,
I knew of the wonderful life Connor led through the friendship my Neice had with Conner. Please remember...As you comprehend this profound loss, let yourself cry knowing each tear is a note of love rising to the heavens. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family!!! God Bless!!!
Sara Bunting-Grande
March 19, 2010
I was Connor's fifth grade teacher. I was deeply saddened when I came across the tragic story in the NY newspaper. I remember him like it was yesterday. Every teacher and every student adored him. His smile is forever etched in my mind. He was an exceptional young man and touched many lives. I am not surprised to learn that he chose a career of service. I kept a note you sent me from 1996 because you were an incredibly kind family. You wrote the note after reading his report card. You wrote that although you were pleased with his academics, you were even more proud that the report card stated that he was a polite and happy boy. I will always remember Connor. I knew when I got to know him in my fifth grade class, that he would be making a significant difference in the lives of others. I have been thinking of your family constantly. Please know that Connor will be remembered by the people whose lives he has touched.
Sakai Troxell
March 19, 2010
I cannot write about Connor in the past tense.
I work at Prep for Prep and I can tell you that his spirit and memory still live everyday. We mourn the loss of his earthly body but, in knowing him, know that his passions and heart live on. He is one that could never be forgotten. On some days, Connor was, without hesitation, the best part of your day. He is one of those people who you are lucky to have met because, in being themselves, they help you to be a better you.
For his smile, his spirit, his heart...for being him...he lives, and I know justice will be served in his memory soon.
Lourdes R.
March 18, 2010
I appreciate everything you did for my son. As he went through the most difficult time of his life, you opened up your doors. He trusted & confided in you. You motivated him and provided the words he needed to go on and view life in a positive way. Thank you. The Prep family has lost a great one. You touched so many lives in such significant ways... You will never be forgotten and you will always be appreciated. To the family, you will remain in our prayers. Take comfort in the fact that he inspired many, was respected by all, and will always be loved...
Linda Broek
March 18, 2010
Dear Jane and family,
I was priviledged to work with Jane as a school nurse in the Paramus School district - we immediately connected as friends and often chatted about our children since they were close in age. Connor played ultimate frisbee in connecticut and my daughter played it at The College of NJ. Although I never met Connor, all that I have been reading shows me how he touched so many lives. I pray that God wraps his arms around Jane, Pat and Caroline as they make their way through the coming days. On a starlit nite just look into the sky and know that Connor continues to make a difference.
March 18, 2010
I will always remember Mr. Donohue. He would always walk the halls of prep with a bunch of papers including the challenge for the day and the announcements, rolled up and in his back pocket. Whenever we came through the doors of Trinity we would always see him checking off our names on his list. He sometimes had two pens, one behind his ear and one that he was writing with. I can still remember his voice telling us that we would be going on the turf or having study hall. Mr. Donohue will never be forgotten by anyone. His memory will live on in our hearts forever.
Maureen Eisele, RN
March 18, 2010
As a dialysis nurse at Frost Valley YMCA since 1999, I have had the honor & pleasure of knowing & working with Connor & his amazing sister Caroline. Connor was a beautiful person inside and out. He made everyone feel important and included. For his young age he had an intuitive wisdom & a magnetic spirit that many, especially the children with kidney disease, were attracted to. I will always remember him smiling and going out of his way to be sure our special group of campers had a great time despite their overwhelming medical & physical challenges.
March 18, 2010
Connor,
Wow it’s been a long time, buddy. I will never forget our drumming days together my senior year/your sophomore of high school. I only hope you knew how much I wished I could play like you did, and what an amazing person I’ve always thought you were. And this was well before the man you have become – it was amazing, but not surprising, to hear about your life and the career path you chose.
I was looking back through my senior year scrapbook I made and found some fun pictures of us, which brought back lots of great memories. There is a picture of Gary Fink and I (which you took), and next to it there is a picture of you a me with a big red stripe from the over-exposed film down the side, and the caption reads, “Con-Man dropped the camera.” It made me smile :)
Thank you for always making me laugh, for decorating the bus on my birthday for the percussion ensemble festival, and for being a huge part of my life senior year. You were a great friend and I’ll always cherish the time we spent together. God must have needed you for something big. My prayers go to Caroline, your parents, and all your friends and family.
Love,
Audrey Birnbaum
Aaron Z
March 18, 2010
Mr. Donohue was one of the greatest people I have ever met in my life. As a member of Prep for Prep's Contingent XXXI, it was Mr. Donohue who always had a bright look in his eye: he was a funny, intelligent, and sincere. The tragedy is especially hard for many of Prep for Prep's students, especially me. All he ever did was want to help others, and he has inspired so many of us. I wish the best for your family, and you will be missed for sure Mr. Donohue.
March 18, 2010
Dear Patrick,Jane, and Caroline, I am so sorry for your loss. I hope you will heal in time. Love, Susan and Corey Donohue
March 18, 2010
Although I didn't know Connor very well, I wanted to say that some of my greatest college memories were attending the Connecticut College Percussion Ensembles, which I still regard as some of the most incredible –and for a lack of a better word — "WOW" concerts I've ever been to. He was a very gifted musician and I'm very happy to have had the pleasure of hearing him play. My sincerest condolences.
March 18, 2010
My prayers and thoughts go out to your family. I am a resident of the building where this happened and am very saddened by these events. I did not know Connor but please accept my deepest condolences.
-Kristen B (New York, NY)
March 18, 2010
Dear Patrick, Jane and Caroline:
Please accept our deepest condolences for the unimaginable loss of your Son and Brother, Connor James.
Cousin Jimmy
Maya Terry
March 17, 2010
To the family of Mr. Donohue,
I am so sorry for your loss. I am a member of Contingent XXXII at Prep for Prep. My life has been greatly influenced by Mr. Donohue and I wish I had the chance to properly say good-bye. He will always remain in my heart.
Jared O
March 17, 2010
The final and most important lesson you taught everyone was to value each and every moment of our lives. For that, we will remember you, and for all you have done. God Bless You.
Zareb Knight
March 17, 2010
Mr. Donohue was just amazing he was always happy and never failed us let him always be with us.
Jasmine Henry
March 17, 2010
It was a once in a lifetime experience to meet Mr. Donohue.I believe that he was a kind man that was always ready to help you whenever you needed help. It was his positive attitude that made everyday fun, from the challenges to simply playing on the turf. He was a great help to every student in prep for prep for the past nine months. I feel sorry that the contingents to come will never meet him. He will be missed by everyone.
Maya Layne
March 17, 2010
Dear Jane and Pat,
I am one of Connor's Prep for Prep student's. I am a part of Contingent 32, the contingent of which Connor recently left in February. I would love for you to know, that their are no words for the impact Connor had on myself and the contingent. He was and still is someone we honor very much here at Prep as being someone who was lively and had a passion for helping us. He never lost faith in us. I am sorry for his death, and I truly cannot even fathom why this has happened? Your son has been a huge influence in our contingent's life, and we are absolutely sure, that here, we will carry his memory in our hearts and throughout our lives. Your son was wonderful young man and you deserve to be proud.
My condolences.
Maya Layne
March 17, 2010
We are so sorry for your loss. Such a tragedy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Maureen & Kevin Cooney
Daneshe Henry
March 17, 2010
Mr. Donohue was truly a blessing to know. He was such a great person and held such a positive attitude. He graced us with his words "never stop working and let these losses make you stronger." and i believe this is exactly what he wants us to think now. He was such a great help to us for the past nine months at Prep for Prep and was pleasurable and fun to be around; he will truly be missed.
Sierra Vines
March 17, 2010
"To the Donohue family"
My sincerest apologies go out to you. My name is Sierra Vines and i am a prep kid. I am going to miss Mr. Donohue so much and his legacy would go on forever with every he came in contact with. You could never forget his heart for giving and how much he loved life. For such a young guy he took on so much responsibility and for that he would be remembered. I am going to miss him and would never forget him because he is forever engraved in my heart. I am thankful to God that he placed such a kind person into my life. With that I say to you Donohue family to keep your heads high as I try to keep mine as well.
Cate Hay
March 17, 2010
Clearly, heaven must have been in need of a wonderfully bright, warm-hearted angel with a big Irish smile. For such a short time, Connor accomplished so much by making such a difference in so many lives. May his unique spirit & wonderful memories comfort you in the days ahead -- & may his & God's love remain with you always.
Connor's neighbor,
Cate
John
March 17, 2010
You were truly an angel. The world will miss you and continue to mourn your loss.
Connor was supportive and full of life while his tenure at Prep for Prep. We all looked up to him and are heartbroken at the news of his sudden death.
Stephen and Marta Sowa
March 17, 2010
Dear Jane and Pat,
We met the day our sons moved in to Connecticut College. Connor and Greg were roommates freshman year. You assured us that Connor would be a great roommate for Greg and you couldn't have been more right. To this day, Greg, who is living in NY, considers him to be one of his best friends. Connor was so good to Greg and he took him under his wing at Conn. He nicknamed him "Grego" a term of endearment that Greg loved. Your son was a special person and we will never forget him for the wonderful influence he had on Greg and the way he changed his life. May God bless him and comfort you at this terrible time.
Stanley Salek
March 17, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
March 17, 2010
Pat and family,
My deepest sympathy to you at this heartbreaking time. Pat, during our train rides to Providence a few years back, you talked about Connor regularly, and it was obvious how much you adored him (and Jane and Caroline). I am so, so sorry for your loss, and I hope you find some comfort in knowing how many people Connor touched in his too-short life.
Laura Cogan Cerria
Anthony Palmisano
March 17, 2010
To the Donahue Famiy,
I did not know Connor-only from what I have read about his life the past two days. This story touched me as I am sure it has touched many people. What a great person. May he rest in peace. My symapthies to your family.
Sicerely,
Anthony Palmisano
Kathy Falkner
March 17, 2010
As parents of two young men who are also passionate about 'making a difference' in the world, Connor will forever claim a niche in our hearts. Given who he was, it was no surprise to us that he claimed the hearts and minds of both our young adult sons. They -- and we -- will be forever changed for having known him well. Be at peace.
Kathy and David Falkner, Ann Arbor, MI
D L
March 17, 2010
Sending my prayers and love! Conner was a person with so much human quality, warmth and talent.
A. Pendleton
March 17, 2010
I had the distinct pleasure of knowing Connor in high school. We shared many classes together and became friends. Even though I hadn't seen him since his graduation, I have always remembered him fondly. His kindness and generosity lighted every room he entered. He will never be forgotten, as he touched so many lives.
In the wake of this awful tragedy, my thoughts and prayers are with Connor's family and friends. No one should have to endure losing a loved one at such a young age... But it is important to remember - only time moves on to the next scene. Memory remains a part of the heart forever... for life is brief but love is long.
March 17, 2010
Our deepest condolences to the family. Nothing can fill that hole or void in our hearts. Our prayers are with the family. You will be missed Connor.
March 17, 2010
Dear Jane,
I just read about Connor.... I'm so sorry to hear that sad sad news!!! I'm not sure if you will remember me but we worked together At Wicoff School in the Nurses office... You were a wonderful person and i loved working with you!!! My heart goes out to you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family!!! I'm so so sorry!!!
Lisa Recchia
March 17, 2010
I was a camper and fellow worker at Frost Valley YMCA with connor. No matter how close you were with him, you always knew he was available as a friend. I am in such shock over the news and I send my deepest sympathy to his family and friends. RIP Connor
March 17, 2010
Dearest Jane, Pat and Caroline, I can think of no words to say except that we love all of you and Conner.
Blessings,
Michael Foote
March 17, 2010
I had the distinct pleasure of seeing Connor the night before this extremely heartbreaking and tragic accident. I hadn't seen him in a long time and he immediately treated me with such distinct warmth and kindess...smiling with twinkling eyes. He shared with me his current achievements and his future ambitions. He left me feeling alive and inspired. I don't know why I saw him the night before his death...and I am having trouble asking and answering this question...but all I can say is that it has had a very profound effect on me. He was remarkable young man, with a spark for life, a true sense of idealism, and a level of passion and hope within him that few possess. Connor, the world is truly at a loss in the wake of your death, but I can promise you that you have left many inspired in your passing. My deepest condolences to his friends and families...there are so few words to offer right now. Connor is a truly beautiful person, who will be missed beyond all belief...
M M
March 17, 2010
May God cradle you in the palm of His hand . . . for all eternity.
March 17, 2010
Dear Jane and family,
I was devasted to hear about Connor's tragic accident. There are no words. I remember talking to you about Connor when he was a "crazy" college student and the advice you always gave me about my son, Robert. I cannot even imagine the pain you are in. Know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Love, Maryalice Perazzo
March 17, 2010
A very nice obit. Never did we meet Connor, but he seemed like the kind of person all of us only dream of becoming. Our thoughts & prayers are with you & your family.
The Corso Family
M. Biondi
March 17, 2010
So sory to learn of this young man's passing Deepest condolences to his family and friends His story touched me that such a beautiful persons life has left this world. An tremrndous loss and what an example of goodness he was to our young people.
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