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William McConnell Obituary

William R. McConnell Jr. Passed away peacefully on September 19, 2010, at the age of 79. Beloved husband of the late Mary F. McConnell; loving father of Susan (William) Kelley, Kathleen McConnell, Kevin McConnell, Teresa (Glenn) Avilla, John (Teri) McConnell, and Mary (Robert Sr.) Pilster; cherished grandfather of LaVern, Christina, Daniel, Teresa, Christopher, Erin, William, Robert Jr., Michele, Katie, JP, Hannah, and Amanda and great grandfather of Antonio, William, and Charli-Sue. Marine Corps Korean War Veteran; member of the Teamsters for 38 years; long-time parishioner of Church of the Epiphany. Friends may visit Sunday after 3:00pm and are invited to attend the Vigil Service Sunday, September 26th, 4:00pm at DUGGAN'S SERRA MORTUARY, 500 Westlake Ave., Daly City. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated Monday, September 27th, 11:00am at Church of the Epiphany, Vienna St. & Amazon Ave., S.F. Committal Holy Cross Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Missionaries of Charity, 312-29th St., SF, 94131.

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle on Sep. 23, 2010.

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Frank & Carole O'Neill

October 6, 2010

Bill was a Good Guy, Good Husband to our Sister Mary O'Neill, and a Good Father to 6 Great Kids. A Fourth Generation San Franciscan...and Proud of it! Former Marine, Korean War Veteran, Union Leader, Outstanding
Epiphany Parishioner. We Miss You, Bill.

Mary Ellen Dearstyne

September 26, 2010

Rest in Peace.......

Dianne Nelson

September 23, 2010

To the Family:
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. We loved Bill deeply and will miss him very much. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Dianne and Mary Nelson

September 23, 2010

TO ALL THE McCONNELL`S OUR HEARTS AND THOUGHTS GO OUT TO YOU,YOUR DAD WAS A GREAT MAN & FATHER . DAVE & GLORIA McLAUGHLIN

Patty Reali

September 23, 2010

Sorry to hear of your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

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