James J. O'Connor

Jim, wishing you were still here. Would love to talk to you. Missing you, Love, Ralph

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Jim has been a class act all his life. He has 2 terrific adult children and a spectacular wife who stood by him through thick and thin. he worked hard to earn his degree and guided many as a Counselor for the state of New York. All handicaps he had he just booted aside.
While he was a good friend in college, He was a wonderful friend for the 49 years afterwards (except when he called me when the Patriots lost in the playoffs before I even began walking out of the stadium...and kept me on...

I met Jim through the Community Archaeology Program at SCCC. Although he wasn't able to get "down and dirty" into the trenches to dig for artifacts, Jim focused his efforts on the research needed by each dig. He loved a good joke (and many a bad one!) and always had a ready smile and a positive attitude. I miss the big guy. Safe travels, Jim.

It was such a pleasure providing care to Jim, even on days he wasnt feeling his best he always kept his spirits high. He always made me laugh and always asked me how my son was doing. Some days I could finish his sentences for him and know what he wanted before he got a chance to ask. You will be missed Jim but it puts my mind at ease to know you are no longer in pain or suffering.

Jim was the class of our class and I was thrilled when his son David and my son Matt connected at St. Michael's College. Jim came with me when I drove out to the tri city area to watch an SMC baseball game vs Siena and watch Matt play.
He was a brilliant man and many of us feel he was the brightest student in our class.He conquered any/all obstacles with a smile and great humor.

Jim and I were always in lines together, since most colleges in those days did everything alphabetical...

Jim was the light in the room. We feel privileged to call him family.
Chris, Corrine, David, Adam, Jessica, and Jay, our heartfelt sorrow. We will miss this amazing man.
Craig and Susan Fulton
Florida Massachusetts

Chris so sorry for your loss of your great love, Jim. We all feel privileged to have added Jim to our family. He truly love Eli, Simon, Owen and Jessie! We will greatly miss his positive attitude and warrior spirit.
Eileen Sullivan, Jessie's Aunt