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Gerald O'Connor Obituary
January 3, 1933 – June 26, 2020
Lovingly known by family as "G", Gerald passed away peacefully at his home on June 26, 2020 at age 87. He has joined his son Glenn in Heaven. Survived & forever remembered by his beloved daughter Kim O'Connor Ruesga, son-in-law Javier, four grandchildren Cosette, Chase, Kianna and Skyler; daughter Catherine and grandchildren Taryn and Siobhan. Son of the late Dr. Gerald Brown O'Connor (founder of St Francis Bothin Burn Center) and the late Anita Creely. Brother to the late Katherine "Mitzi" Honegger, and late in-law Art Honegger. Uncle to four, and grand uncle to nieces and nephews. Proud Irish heritage: Grandson to the late John J. O'Connor, Sr. (founder of St Francis Hospital) and Natalie Brown; Edward J. Creely and Margaret Harrigan. A SF native, Gerald attended Madison Elementary, Grant Elementary, Lowell HS, CCSF. Graduated UCLA 1955 - BA Theatre Arts; Sociology minor. Married Connie Connor 1955. Enlisted in US Naval reserves, 1951; US Army, 3rd Armored Division, Field Service Company 1955-57. Earned LA State teaching credential 1957. Meaningful education career followed. Taught English, Reading, Drama at LA schools 1957-2003; Nogales HS 1963-2003. Theater experience: Edgewood Players, Valley Community Theater, Carousel and Melodyland Theaters. Volunteered at SF schools and attended Fromm Institute.
Will be laid to rest at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, CA at 2PM, July 7, 2020.
Memorial donations can be made to The O'Connor Memorial Endowment of the St. Francis Hospital, St Francis Bothin Burn Center or The American Cancer Society.
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Cosette Ruesga
July 13, 2020
best human in the world. I want to be able to do what he did with his whole heart In every moment, every person, every interaction
Barbara Bunce
July 5, 2020
Such a sweet friend and lovely man. I knew G from the Fromm Institute and was always glad to see his smiling face and hear his tales about his family. Will miss him. May he RIP.
Barbara Bunce
Javier Ruesga
July 4, 2020
The Shema (Deuteronomy 6: 4-9) The Shema expresses the essence of God Who must be loved and obeyed at all times. ... Hear, O Israel: The Lord is our God, the Lord alone. You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your might.
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