Brian M. O'Connell Esq.

I knew Brian when he was about 14-15 years old and was an intrepid volunteer at the Gengras Planetarium, part of the Children's Museum of West Hartford. This was way back in 1974-76 when I became the Acting Planetarium Director during my 2 year break from college. I know this is the right Brian O'Connell, from all the extemporaneous postings of previous friends, postings which express Brian's outgoing, cheerful and intelligent persona. I have not known Brian since that time, and am greatly...

Brian, and it must be this Brian, was an avid volunteer at the Gengras Planetarium of the Children's Museum of West Hartford when I was the Acting Director from 1974-1976. Brian was a delight to have around, having a keen mind and even keener sense of humor. His parents had me over for dinner several times. Brian and two other intrepid planetarium volunteers and I enjoyed going to gaze at the stars with my 2.4 inch telescope and Brian delivered many planetarium program performances...

To the family and friends:
I am deeply sorry for your loss. Please accept my sincere condolences. "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord, Jesus Christ, the Father of tender mercies and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our tribulation." 2nd Corinthians 1:3

Dear family and friends:
I leave my deep condolences with you all. "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of tender mercies and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our tribulation." 2nd Corinthians 1:3

I had Professor O'Connell this past Spring Semester (08). I must say of all the professors that I had while attending CCSU he was one of the few that reached deeper than just by lecturing a class.
I graduated this May, so he was one of my very last teachers that I got to meet at CCSU. I am so happy I had the pleasure to meet someone as inspiring, motivated, and dedicated as he was to his students.
No matter how bad the circumstances seemed to have been, Professor O'Connell always had a...

I'm so sorry to hear of Brian's loss. We had the pleasure of working together on some projects at the state's forensic lab, where he gave some lectures and offered advice. We also served on the CBA's Technology Law Executive Committee together.

Brian had a great wit and always an interesting take on things. I enjoyed him as a colleague and friend and mourn his loss. My most profound and heartfelt sympathies go to you, Sarah, and to his family.

Brian was a instructor of mine 4 years ago. He always kept the class exciting and he was a great teacher. My condolences to the family, you will be in my prayers.

Brian was a dear friend and colleague. He was an internationally recognized scholar and a teacher who was devoted to his students and colleagues at CCSU and elsewhere on planet earth. From his encyclopedic (and sometimes eccentric) knowledge of fields as diverse as ethics and robotics, to his travels around the world to conferences where he presented key note talks, Brian was unique. Despite his penchant for loud, striped ties of discordant colors, he was someone I looked forward to meeting...

Brian was a neighbor who came always forward to help – I was never able to thank him enough for the countless favors over the years. Brian was a colleague, whose professional opinion I sought on so many occasions – he can never be replaced, and his loss will leave a huge gap for all of us, who had the privilege to work with him. Brian was a friend, whose friendly advice I have benefited from so many times. Brian was special -- I will miss his enormously.

Dear Sarah, please accept my...