John D. O'Connell Jr.

John O'Connell Obituary

Age 25 of Winthrop by accident July 30, 2002. Beloved son of John D. O'Connell Sr. of Winthrop, and Linda M. (Richardson) Keating of Abilene, TX. Devoted brother of Kerryanne O'Connell of Boston and Julie M. O'Connell "John's twin sister" of Reading. Loving grandson of William and Joan Richardson of Foxboro and the late Edmund and Mary O'Connell. Cherished uncle of Christopher W. Giorlando of Reading, and Alexis M. Gallo of TX. Stepson of Darrell P. Keating of TX. Donations in John's name may be made to the Gavin House, 675 East Fourth St., PO Box E-15, South Boston, MA 02127. Funeral from the Maurice W. Kirby Funeral Home, 210 Winthrop St., WINTHROP, Saturday at 9:15. Funeral Mass in the Church of St. John the Evangelist at 10. Relatives and friends invited. Interment Winthrop Cemetery. Visiting hours Friday only, 4-8.

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Published by Boston Globe from Aug. 1 to Aug. 2, 2002.

Memories and Condolences
for John O'Connell

13 Entries

Naomi, LaJuan, Mikey, Meagan N. Frye

August 16, 2002

To the O'Connell Family,

John was the nothing short of amazing. He was an intelligent, loving, generous person that many were fortunate to know. He was everyones best friend. We were all very lucky to have known him, because he changed us all for the better. He was a brother, a best friend and giant piece of all our hearts. All of our thoughts and prayers are with you, and with John.

Kerry O'Connell

August 14, 2002

My family and I thank everyone for their kind thoughts and prayers. I want to share a poem that my sister wrote for John.

Ode to John

You were our brother, like no other

You were our first friend; we will miss you to the end.

You touched our lives in more ways than one

You knew how to live; you knew how to have fun

You had this twinkle in your eye

Now you’ll light the evening sky

We will never forget the way you were

With every day we’ll miss you more

God made you strong and very proud

Now you’ll watch us from your cloud

To think of you will make us cry

We’ll never know the answer why

You may be gone from our view

But, our love will always stay true

You mad us laugh, you made us cry

Now it’s time to say good-bye.

-Julie O’Connell

Mary Mahoney

August 9, 2002

Dear Linda,

I was terribly saddened to hear of John's death: I can still see him with you and his sisters at the Play Co-op. Having recently lost both my parents, I share with you words from a friend which helped me focus: "God never slams shut a door without leaving a window cracked open." At times like this, it is the searching for the slightly ajar window that keeps one's focus. By the time you find the window, the sunshine and fresh air will, I'm sure, help you.

Hello to Kerry and Julie; our prayers are with you all!

Love,

All the Mahoneys

Mary Ann O'Connell-Marr

August 4, 2002

Dear Johnny & Family,

I am so sorry to hear the news. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. I cannot imagine your pain. I am so sad for you and the whole family. I will be in touch.

Much Love, Mary Ann

Linda Penta

August 2, 2002

The Penta family is so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you.

Phil Abou-Zaki

August 2, 2002

To the Oconnell family,

For the short time I knew Johnny we got along really well. If I had a problem,a question,or just needed to talk to someone I knew I could talk to him. He will be missed.

LOVE YA KID!

Jackie Corby

August 2, 2002

To the O'Connell family

We were so very sorry to learn of your terrible loss. We remember John as a little boy growing up on Trident Ave. Our prayers and sorrow for your family.

Pam Greuling and Jackie Corby

Dave Stuart

August 2, 2002

To all of John's family.My heart goes out to all of you. I loved John as if he were one of my own family (he was).It was my privelege and honor to have John in my life. He was a fantastic person, and I will miss him each and every day. Again my heart goes out to you all.

Julie Maccarone

August 1, 2002

To Kerry and your family,

My thoughts and prayers are with you throughout the difficult time. May warm memories of your brother comfort you and may God be with you.

Roxanne Noltemy-Capobianco

August 1, 2002

To Julie and family..... I am so sorry for your loss! I understand how you are feeling, It has been almost seven months since my sister died and my whole family is still grieving , It never goes away! Your brother will be watching over you and your kids always. Share special memories with them, your brother was a funny guy. My sister is my angel and your brother is yours.

Jill Meyer

August 1, 2002

To the Family of John,

With great honor, I was proud to be friends with John (Okie), will miss him greatly.. May Heart felt thoughts be with you.. We are thinking of you and your loss.We all shall miss him tremendously.. he was a great friend to all of us..

Love,

Shane, Justin, Jill, Lisa, Doug,and Adam

Karen & family Santilli

August 1, 2002

we're are so sorry for your loss...Our prayers go out to you all..

Jackie Greuling

August 1, 2002

I wanted to let you (O'Connell family) know that I am thinking of you. I am very sorry for your loss. I am thinking of all the good times that all four of us had growing up. If any of you need anything let me know. I moved back to MA. I am in Winthrop and in the phone book. Please give me a call, day or night. John is and will be greatly missed.

Jackie G.

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