Photo courtesy of O'Neill Funeral Home - Cumberland
Cumberland, Rhode Island
Age 98
Walter F. O’Connor, 98, of Cumberland, passed away peacefully Friday, March 24, 2017. He was the husband of the late Mildred (Malone) O’Connor. Born in Canada, he was the son of the late Harry and Teresa (Curran) O’Connor. He was an army veteran of World War II. Walter was a milk and bread man for HP Hood & Sons for many years before retiring. He is survived by his children, Maureen Zanello, Monica Collins, and Kevin O’Connor, and two sisters, Stella Fogarty and Rita Mullaney. He also is survived by six grandchildren, Michaela Zanello, Jared Zanello, Greg Zanello, Shannon Collins, Brendan Collins, and Samantha O’Connor. He was the father of the late Dennis, Brian, and Mary O’Connor. The funeral will be held Tuesday at 9AM from the O’Neill Funeral Home, 3102 Mendon Road, Cumberland, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10AM in Saint Joan of Arc Church 3357 Mendon Road, Cumberland. Burial with military honors will be in Saint Ann Cemetery, Cranston. Relatives and friends are invited. Visiting hours Monday from 5-8PM in the O’Neill Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations to Working on Walking, 7 Sneech Pond Road, Cumberland, RI, 02864, (workingonwalking.org) would be appreciated.
Read MoreOur condolences to you, Maureen, Monica, Kevin and your families. He was a man full of life and full of great stories! The Purcells have made a donation in his honor to Working on Walking as suggested. So sorry we could not be there with you to celebrate his life. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Love, Lana, Galen, Amanda, Patrick and Caitlin.
Lana & Galen Purcell
March 30, 2017 | Magnolia, DE
Maureen, Monica and Kevin. My condolences to all of you and your families I remember well our many visits to Rhode Island and the good times we had. Also, the card games at the cabin when your Mom and Dad were able to come to Goshen for a month in the summer. Those memories will stay with me forever. May the fullness of God's love surround and comfort you now and in the difficult days ahead. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Fran O'Connor
March 27, 2017 | Springdale, NB
Maureen, Monica, Kevin and families. So very sorry for your loss. I have such wonderful memories of Uncle Walter and will always treasure time spent with him, Auntie Mildred and all of you.
Cathy O'Connor
March 27, 2017 | Saint John, NB
We are thinking of you and your families. We were so sorry to hear of Uncle Walter's passing. He will be remembered fondly.
Dan & Shari O'Connor
March 26, 2017 | Saint John, NB
Very Sorry for your loss Monica, Maureen and Kevin. A special man, and I was always quite proud to have my middle name from your Dad. Prayers and Condolences.
Kenneth Walter Fogarty
March 25, 2017 | Richmond Hill, ON
Sorry for your loss our thoughts and prayers are with you
Peter & Bridget Riley
March 25, 2017 | Willow Grove, NB
Maureen, Monica, Kevin and family. So very sorry for your loss.
Will always remember Uncle Walter fondly especially his visits during the fall for hunting season.
With love
Mike and Janice George
Janice George
March 25, 2017 | Saint John, NB
Norah Long
March 25, 2017
Cutest couple ❤
Norah Long
March 25, 2017
