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William O'Connor Obituary

O'Connor, William P. 83. Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church on Sunday, February 3, 2013. Beloved husband of Laurie Ann (nee Drone) O'Connor. Born in New York, NY on September 28, 1929 to Catherine and Daniel O'Connor (deceased); dear brother of the late Daniel O'Connor and Mary Talabac. Dear brother-inlaw of Ginger Drone (Stephen Symsack), James (Carolyn) Drone and Timothy (Jeanne) Drone. Dear uncle of Catherine Talabac, Daniel, Mark, Patrick and Terry O'Connor, John Hennelly, Cara Orlowski, Timothy Drone, Michael Drone, Meaghan Hennelly, Carrie George and Patrick Drone. Dear cousin and friend of many. Services: Memorial visitation on Saturday, February 9, 2013 from 10:00 AM until Mass of Celebration, 11:00 AM at Visitation Academy Chapel, 3020 N. Ballas Rd., St. Louis, MO 63131. Donations may be made in his memory to the Maryknoll Fathers, Maryknoll, NY, 10545 or to Visita tion Monastery. Arrangements by BOPP Chapel. www.boppchapel.com

Published by St. Louis Post-Dispatch on Feb. 6, 2013.

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Mary Anne Salsich

February 12, 2013

Laurie,
Thinking of you at this sad time.

Edmond Stack

February 8, 2013

Laurie ... Many, many fond memories growing up, especially the humor and the wit ... combined with a great personality and sincerity. He will be missed ... My thoughts are with you.!
-Edmond Stack

Thomas Santen

February 6, 2013

Laurie,
You are in my prayers at this time of loss. Willie touched so many in his life, and I am blessed to have been one of those touched by him.
I am not able to join you on Saturday, but will be with you in prayer.

Diana Plahn

February 6, 2013

Dear Laurie: we are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. We send you love and good wishes in this time of terrible loss. Bill was a great person and so much fun to be around. We will both miss him greatly.

Sr. Cecilia Berdar

February 6, 2013

Dear Laurie, Sending my deepest sympathy, prayers and loving thoughts.
Sister Cecilia Berdar, C.R. from way back

MarySue and Rick Kasten

February 6, 2013

Dear Laurie and family -- Our hearts are with you at this very sad time. Rest assured he will be remembered in my daily rosary. Lots of love, MarySue and Rick Kasten xoxoxoxoxoxoxox

February 6, 2013

Always interested in YOU ! Loved his faith, politics, current events, Sports, New York City
and Laurie Ann ! I will miss him dearly John(ny) Stack

Tom Maher

February 6, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with you, Laurie, Dear Friend from long ago.

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