Photo courtesy of Curran-Jones Funeral Home - West Springfield
West Springfield, Massachusetts
Aug 23, 1959 – Jan 22, 2018 (Age 58)
Daniel J. O’Connell
1959 – 2018
INDIAN ORCHARD – Daniel J. O’Connell, 58, died Monday in Baystate Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. Dan was born in Springfield, son of the late Thomas and Joyce (Fell) O’Connell and has lived here his entire life. He started with the Springfield Police Department as a Cadet in 1979, became an Officer in 1982 and worked with the Traffic Bureau, C.P.B. and Squad before retiring in 1997. He was a past vice-president of the Springfield Patrolman’s Union and member of the Springfield Police Relief Association. A longtime communicant of St. Michael’s Cathedral, Dan served as a Eucharistic Minister. He was active with the Knights of Columbus Council #69 in Chicopee, having the title of Former Faithful Navigator. He also belonged to the John Boyle O’Reilly Club in Springfield. He leaves his beloved wife of 30 years Mary Ann (Germain) O’Connell; an adoring daughter Bridgid M. O’Connell; brother Thomas O’Connell and his wife Janice; Brother-in-laws Jerome Germain and his wife Carla, Martin Germain Sr. and his wife Anne; many nieces and nephews including Brian O’Connell and his wife Theresa, Jennifer Delskey and her husband Dana, many great nieces and nephews and his faithful companion “Marty” the collie. Besides his parents, Daniel was predeceased by two brothers Martin and Brian. The funeral will be held at the West Springfield Curran-Jones Funeral Home Monday at 9:00am with Liturgy in St. Michael’s Cathedral at 10:00am followed by burial in Hillcrest Park Cemetery. Visiting hours will be Sunday from 2:00 – 5:00pm. For more details please visit curranjones.com. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to a fund set up for Dan’s daughter, c/o Monson Savings Bank, 100 Post Office Park, Wilbraham, MA 01095.
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Donna Reno
December 19, 2021 | West Springfield, MA
I can't believe it's been 3 years still miss talking to you but talking to Maryann helps miss you Dan
Seamus Fitzell
January 18, 2021 | Port St Lucie, FL | Friend
Dan was a Wonderful Man , I Often Think of Him When I am visiting Hillcrest Cemetery . Dan Did The service From the KFC For My Dans Funeral , and I will never Forget that . My Best To Mary Ann and Bridgid. and God rest His Soul.
Anna Mae Kavanagh-Reeves
January 18, 2020 | Springfield, MA
Maryann, I am so sorry to hear this. Dan was one of the nicest people I've ever had the pleasure of sitting down and talking with... Dan could really have a great conversation at the Thunderbird games and I will miss him dearly. Please know that you and Brigid are in the thoughts of my family.
Al Arment
February 03, 2018 | West Springfield, MA
I will miss you Dan.
Lorri Wheeler
January 29, 2018
Mary Ann and Bridgid,
We are thinking about you at this difficult time.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Dan will be missed at the Thanksgiving
table, but will always be there in our hearts.
Pat and Bob Markiewicz
January 28, 2018 | Agawam, MA
I was sorry to hear of Dan passing so early in life. Worked with "Doc" and admired his sense of humor as well as accomplishing what ever was asked of him with that same good natured personality. Dan was truly one of the good guys working the streets of Springfield. RIP "Doc".
Glenn Lungarini
January 27, 2018 | Sandwich, MA
The O'Connell's lived were wonderful neighbors growing up on Smith street in the 60's, a great family. Danny was younger than my group; I spent considerable time with his brothers Brian and particularly Marty. Danny had a long eared rabbit in those days. He was pleasant and thoughtful as a child and remained so as a adult. Over the years I would occasionally see him at St. Michaels. He would update me on his brother Marty an would always inquire about my sisters and brothers. He was a...
Tim Somers
January 27, 2018 | Longmeadow, MA
The O'Connells were wonderful neighbors whilr we were all growing up on Smith st,great memories of a great family. Danny was younger than my group; I spend considerable time with his older brothers Brian and particularly Marty. Danny was pleasant and thoughtful as a child and remained so as an adult. He had a long eared rabbit as a pet for a while. Over the years I would occasionally see Danny at St. Michaels. He would update me on his brother Marty and would always make inquiry of my...
Tim Somers
January 27, 2018 | Longmeadow, MA
