Joseph O'Connell

I had heard of Joey through my daughter, Shelley, who had known Joey since cotillion days in Cary. I was at a basketball game at Cardinal Gibbons watching my daughter cheer and the team play. At the end of the game the coach put Joey in and almost immediately he scored a 3-pointer. The crowd erupted in cheers; it was then that I realized how very much Joey was liked and admired by his classmates. May your memories of him sustain you through the difficult times and know that the thoughts...

I loved Joe like a brother, all the time we spent together brought us closer to the point where we called each other brother. I even thought of myself as one of the family members, even calling Joe's grandmother grandma. I am here if you guys need me for anything, just let me know.

Dear Kristy and Baby Piper, Please know that you are in out thoughts and prayers and we are asking the Lord to grant you comfort and healing during this most trying time of your life. Live each day as though it will only be a little while before you see Joe again.
Mrs. Chastain and the first graders

May God bless and keep you in His hands. Never will you be alone as this is His promise to us as our constant companion and guide. I never knew Joey personally, but from afar. We can all learn from his generosity, strong will and determination.......B

Harry & Elana.....words cannot express the heartfelt sorrow of your loss of Joey. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. May you find comfort in watching Piper grow up and seeing Joey through her. Keeping you and your family close in God's prayer. Take Care, Always.....

Dear Elana, Harry and Family,
It was just a few days ago I received an e-mail from a mutual friend asking for prayers for an old school mates son who was gravely ill. I responded, not knowing exactly who this was and hoped for a miracle and that my prayers would be answered. The next morning, I received the sad news and also an explanation of who this young man's parents were. I was deeply saddened to learn that this was your son and by the tragic turn of events.
Elana, what a...

Dear Kristy & O'Connell family, we had the pleasure of knowing Joe through Steph and Bob. He was a wonderful, giving man - I will never forget the delicious spagetthi sauce he made for all of us when we went skiing together or how he could keep you laughing for hours. The world has lost a truly wonderful person. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. Love Amanda & Bradley

My daughter Hannah worked for Joe this past summer at Roly Poly. She so enjoyed working for him and always had so many entertaining stories to tell about him. His kindness and sense of humor was very evident in the way that he conducted his business and his life. We are so sorry for your loss. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.

Joey O'Connell.. the Pahle's hold you in their hearts and are so blessed for it! All our love we send to your beautiful family. Our prayers are with them.