Photo courtesy of Swartz Funeral Home - Flint
Flint, Michigan
Mar 21, 1932 – Apr 30, 2020 (Age 88)
O’CONNOR, Patrick Joseph – Of Grand Blanc, age 88, died Thursday, April 30, 2020 at Ascension Genesys Hospital.
A private entombment at New Calvary Catholic Cemetery has been held, with Father Thomas Firestone officiating.
A Memorial Mass will be held on Friday, October 9, 2020 at 11:00 am at St. John Vianney Church in Flint with Father Thomas Firestone officiating. Visitation will be held at the church an hour before the service.
Contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or St. John Vianney Memorial Fund.
Patrick was born in Flint, Michigan on March 21, 1932, the son of the late Robert and Florence (Hart) O’Connor.
On October 22, 1960, he married Sharon Feehan in Merrill, Michigan. They were married 58 years before she preceded him in death on January 25, 2019.
He was a lifetime resident of Flint. He was a graduate of St. Michael’s Catholic High School in 1950.
He proudly served in the U.S. Navy. Patrick graduated from the University of Detroit Dental School in 1958.
Patrick was a devoted son husband, father and grandfather, always putting his family first.
He was a long time member of St. John Vianney Catholic Church, where he was an altar server and volunteered in many capacities. He was a dentist in Flint Township, retiring in 1996.
He was also a member of the American Dental Society and Michigan Dental Society.
Patrick enjoyed spending time with his family, summers at the cottage on Little Island Lake, volunteering at North End Soup Kitchen, and Tuesday meetings with the fellows.
Surviving are children, Maureen (Mike) Newman of Fenton, Michael (Severiana) O'Connor of Mattawan, Colleen (Joe) Morrison of Grand Blanc, John (Shey) O'Connor of Battle Creek, James (Susan) O'Connor of South St. Paul, MN and Maryann (Mark) Spencer of Davison;
15 adoring grandchildren, Morgan (Zach) Korte, Michael (Ashley) Newman, Jennifer and Meghan O’Connor, Jack, Grant and Madelyn Morrison, Ryan and Matthew O’Connor, Emily and Molly O’Connor, Owen Lavrack, Daphney and Everleigh Perillo and Wyatt Spencer;
4 great-grandchildren, Michael Newman, William, Nolan and Henry Korte;
nephew, Earl (Jennifer) Whitmore.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and sister, Mary Anne O'Connor.
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sorry of your loss; sharon's cousin; bob feehan in oh; 419-352-5953; c 419-494-7092; i have pics. to share; please contact me; God Bless all of you;
Bob Feehan
November 25, 2020 | Family
Knew Patrick thru Belle Vita where my wife is. He was a very good guy that was a lot of fun. He is missed!!
Greg Reynolds
October 03, 2020 | Grand Blanc, MI | Acquaintance
I’ve known Pat since my childhood my dentist and a family friend was a truly great man who was loved by all God Bless the family he will sorely be missed
Michael Howard
October 03, 2020 | Friend
Our deepest sympathy to the entire O'Connor family!
Paul Turowicz
May 06, 2020 | Family
Maureen and family, so sorry to learn of the passing of your father. He was a kind man who always brought a smile to others. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Karen Nolan-Aune
May 06, 2020 | Indian River, MI
We are so sorry for the loss of your dear father. You and your family have our deepest condolences.
Sincerely,
Sharon A. Simeon and Marshall H. Sanders, Jr.
Sharon A Simeon
May 06, 2020 | Flushing, MI | Friend
My deepest condolences to the entire O'Connor Family. Jim- your Dad will always be my favorite Dentist. Think of you all.
Sue Krieger
May 04, 2020 | Minneapolis, MN
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of the family and remember all the good times we shared with PJ and Sharon
Pat & Doug Greene
May 03, 2020 | Flushing, MI | Friend
Dear OConnor Family, you have our prayers and sympathies during this time of grief. Your parents frequently were our pew neighbors at the SJV 4PM Saturday Mass, and we loved seeing them together. It was always clear how much they loved each other; your dad took such great care with your mom. We shall miss their presence, but forever remember their beautiful smiles ... and your dads terrific handshakes! May you each carry with you the joyful memories of a life well-lived.
Bob & Roxanne Brunger
May 03, 2020 | Flushing, MI
