Thomas Sidney O'Connor Jr.

Dear Val and family,
Tom is still in our heart today, we miss him too.
Kind regards, Michel and Marie-Odile

Valerie, Brian and Terry

What an accomplished individual...he is a great loss not only to you but to the world at large
Our thoughts are with you

The Tyrrell's

Dear Valerie, I am so sorry to hear that you have lost Tom. I was thinking of both of you just a few days ago, and remembered all the wonderful times we have had together at conferences.
Sammye Haigh (Oxford, formerly Elsevier)

Dear Valerie, Brian and Terrence,
Marie-Odile, Philippe-Gabriel, Geoffroy-Thibault and I are very fortunate to have known Tom and to have his company and friendship for all these years. We will always remember him as a very kind and thoughtful person. His visits to Montreal were always a great occasion to exchange and have a good time together. We also remember our great time in New Orleans with all of you and also seeing Tom in Shanghai in 2012. We all looking forward to seeing you in...

I am so sorry to hear of Tom's passing. When I was a new assistant professor at UNO, Tom was a good friend as he would share ideas, approaches or just help me become aclimated New Orleans and to the world of academe. I will always be appreciative for his thoughtfulness and guidance.

Dear Val, Brian, Terry, Sue:

It's with great sadness that I learned of your loss of a terrific husband, father and sibling. Tom was a great faculty colleague and wonderful friend during my years at UNO. When I think of Tom, these words come to mind: Very bright, funny, practical, great teacher, extremely well-versed on many subjects and a super guy. All of us who had the pleasure of knowing Tom are richer for the experience. While I know your loss leaves a huge void, it's important to...

I am so saddened to hear of Dr. O'Connor's passing. He was my favorite professor at UNO, and served as a major inspiration in my own academic career. He would tell us all kinds of anecdotes in class based on his travels and experiences, and somehow, those stories would sneak the course information into our brains and keep it permanently registered. His legacy as an outstanding teacher and researcher will never be forgotten.

Valerie and Family, Please accept my deepest sympathies on Tom's death. We had so much fun during our doctoral program at the University of Alabama. It was a special time in our lives and we needed each other. He was one of the best and I will always remember those times. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Lonnie Ostrom ,ASU,Tempe, Arizona

Dear Val,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this sorrow.
Still remember our times on Crystal Street.
Charmaine Morel Thionville