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Yolanda O'Connor Obituary
of Binghamton
Yolanda (Giovinazzo) O'Connor, 76, passed away on Monday, September 15, 2008, at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital. She was predeceased by her parents, Michael and Anna Giovinazzo; her daughter, Rita Annette O'Connor; sister, Dorothy Belcher; brothers, Peter and Michael Giovinazzo. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Joseph O'Connor, Binghamton; daughter, Cecilia Menhennette, Owego, N.Y.; two sons, Joseph Peter O'Connor, Ann Arbor, Mich., and Michael James O'Connor, Binghamton; two grandchildren, Dylan and Rita Menhennette, Owego; two brothers, Santo and Ann Giovinazzo, Binghamton, and Sam Giovinazzo, Binghamton; brother-in-law, Don Belcher, Chenango Bridge; sister-in-law, Marie Giovinazzo, Binghamton. Yolanda was a retired employee of the Binghamton School District and a member of Sts. John and Andrew Church.
Family and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass on Saturday, September 20, 2008, at 10:00 a.m. at Sts. John and Andrew Church. The family will receive friends at the church from 9 - 10 a.m. Arrangements are by James V. DeMarco and Son Funeral Home, 737 Chenango Street, Port Dickinson, N.Y.
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Memories and Condolences
for Yolanda O'Connor
Sandra Hayes
September 23, 2008
To Yolanda's family: I am very sorry for your loss. Yolanda was an incredibly sweet and giving person. I will treasure the 2 bracelets that she made for me.
Kay (Butler) Merrill
September 20, 2008
O'Connor & Giovinazzo Families, My thoughts and prayers are with you. May God Bless you and keep you strong during this difficult time. God Bless, Kay (Butler) Merrill
Monroe and Pat Grassi
September 20, 2008
Santo and Ann,,,Sorry to read about your recent loss, we will keep all of you in our prayers....
All our love, may God Continue to Bless all of you.. ( our special friends)
Ellen Rambo
September 19, 2008
Dear O'Connor Famiy Members and Friends, I was so sad to learn "Grandma Yo's " passing. Her bright smile, twinkling eyes, wonderful story telling and love for her family and friends will be greatly missed. I remember with fondness her visits to Ann Arbor and the all of the beautiful sewing projects she created. Behind her she has left a great legacy.
Frank Gaeta
September 19, 2008
Santo,Sam,Giovinazzo,and the O'Connor,familes,please accept my condolences. I can remember the days at the store on Susquehanna St,The Gaeta,family Frank,Tony,Ernie,sister Angie, lived across the street from the store. I remember. Micheal,Anna,and family very well,and they were the nicest people on the on the block I remember Peter,Micheal,Yolanda,Santo, very well. I know Yolanda,will be very well missed. 'God Bless" Remember you in my prayers.
Frank Tozer
September 19, 2008
Joe, Christine, and the Entire Giovinazzo and O'Connor Family's,
My thoughts and prayers are with you all during your time of need.
My God Bless and Comfort You All.
Albert Sullivan
September 19, 2008
My deepest sympathy for the loss of Yolanda. I remember her from grade school in the early 1940's. She was a wonderful, outgoing person.
Jimmy Zervos
September 19, 2008
Joe and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, and your family.
Sue (Hanley) Messersmith
September 18, 2008
Dear Giovinazzo and O'Connor families: I am saddened to learn of Yolanda's passing. I had the opportunity to visit her last weekend in the hospital and, although she was weak, she was her usual bright and feisty self. She was a wonderful, spirited lady with a terrific sense of humor, and I will really miss her.
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. God bless you and bring you peace.
Helen Whiting,L.P.N.
September 18, 2008
I just wanted to convey my deepest sympathy for the loss of Yolanda.
Working in the nursing profession, I have seen her at various places in the different stages of her illness.
We both share a love of our cats and on several occaisions,she gave me what she called "cat pillows".These were little home made squares of fabric filled with catnip and a lot of love.... I'm sure not only her human friends will miss her, but i know her feline friends will certainly mourn her loss as well...God Bless You and keep you in the palm of His hand,Yolanda... I know God will have you looking out for the cats crossing over that Rainbow Bridge..
May your soul and all of the souls of the faithfully departed, Rest in Peace..... Amen.........
September 18, 2008
Our sincere condolences to the O'Connor and Giovinazzo families. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Sincerely, The Muscatello Family, former Columbia Avenue residents
Christine Lindstrom
September 18, 2008
Please accept my condolences on Yolanda's passing. I have wonderful memories of her when I was a teenager and she worked at Binghamton Central. She was a very sweet lady.
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