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O'Connor, Frank J.
went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday morning October 26, 2008. He died peacefully in his sleep after enjoying 94 and one half years of blessings on earth. He resided here in Scottsdale after a lifetime in New York, interrupted by a seven year visit to Santa Monica in the 1980's. He entered this world as an only child, but leaves a family now numbering 30. He shall be missed by his four children and their spouses: Jim & Merrill O'Connor, Cathy & Charlie Lauricello, Dede & John DeLong, and Frank & Susan O'Connor; his grandchildren: Steven Ring, Sean & Mistine O'Connor, Brian & Michael O'Connor, Jill & Chris Brown, Joe Rochel, Chrissy & Amy Lauricello, George & Kelly DeLong, and Jimmy, Kevin & Tim O'Connor; and great grandchildren: Bret, Hunter, Grant, Jaelynn, & Madeleine. A wake will be held at Messinger's Mortuaries, 7601 East Indian School Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85251 between the hours of 2:00PM to 5:00PM and 7:00PM to 9:00PM on Tuesday, October 28th. The funeral mass will be celebrated at St. Patrick's Church (84th Street just north of Shea Blvd in North Scottsdale) at 10:00AM on Wednesday, October 29th.

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Published by The Arizona Republic on Oct. 28, 2008.

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