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Thomas J. O'Connor Jr. VIRGINA BEACH - Thomas Jeffreys O'Connor Jr. died Nov. 20, 2008 in Sentara Virginia Beach General. Mr. O'Connor was born Sept. 16, 1948 in Lansing, Mich., the son of Elizabeth O'Connor and the late Thomas J. O'Connor Sr. Mr. O'Connor was a resident of Tidewater for 50 years and attended Norfolk Catholic High School and Old Dominion University. He was a member of Church of the Ascension Catholic in Virginia Beach and also a member of the International Longshoreman's Association Local No. 1624. He retired after 39 years of employment. A devoted husband, father and grandfather, he is survived by his wife of 32 years, Paula O'Connor; two daughters, Jennifer Strach and her husband Adam and Lindsey O'Connor; his son, John Michael O'Connor; his granddaughter, Maya Strach; his mother, Elizabeth O'Connor; four sisters, Norma Jean Pope, Therese Raunswinter, Mary McCanna and Susie Austin; and two brothers, William O'Connor and Patrick O'Connor. He was preceded in death by his sister, Kathleen O'Connor Neff. A Mass of the Resurrection will be conducted Tuesday at 11 a.m. in Church of the Ascension Catholic Church by Father James Parke and Monsignor William Pitt. A wake will be Monday at 6 p.m. in H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts., Laskin Road Chapel. In lieu of flowers, the family request donations to Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia, 800 Tidewater Drive, Norfolk.
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for Thomas O'Connor
Clarissa Schoenberg
November 27, 2008
Dear Paula,
I just found out about your loss and was so sorry to hear the news. Am thinking of you and your family.
With blessings,
Clarissa
Jean & Bill Litchfield
November 26, 2008
Paula, we just were informed of your loss, and will keep you in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
With heartfelt sympathy,
Jean and Bill
linda seglem
November 25, 2008
So Sorry to hear of you're loss. My thoughts are with you today
Dan, Jane, Brandon and Colby Coleman
November 24, 2008
Paula and Family,
We were saddened to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Meaghan Smith Rhodes
November 23, 2008
Dear Jenn and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
With love and sympathy,
Meaghan
Joellen (Linn) Lemieux
November 22, 2008
Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this time.
Jill Snapp
November 22, 2008
A warm hug and a smile to all you O'Connor friends. Tom was a wonderful man. My thoughts are with you. Love, Jill and Dylan
Jane Pilkenton
November 22, 2008
Our deepest sympathy and love for the entire O'connor family.
Judy Lilly
November 22, 2008
Our deepest condolences and heartfelt sympathy for the loss of your Husband, Father, Granfather. May God's love be with you and guide you through this time of sorrow. Judy & Dale Lilly
Kathi Grimm
November 22, 2008
to the O'Connor family,
You are in our prayers with the loss of Tom Jr. With deepest sympathy.
Kathi ,Joe, Jennifer Grimm
Bill O'Connor
November 22, 2008
Tommy, give Dad and Kathy a big hug for me. I know you are now at piece and are watching over your lovely family. As you said in your emails "LUVYOU" Bill & Patty
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