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Joseph O'Connor Obituary
Joseph "Bud" O'Connor of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away at 88 years young at 12:45 PM, June 4, 2017. He joins in Heaven his beloved wife of 60 years, Claudia and his eldest son Patrick. Joe was known most for his loyalty to his family and Irish charm. He grew up in Detroit, Michigan. He served in the Army as a Paratrooper. He became vice president of the Detroit Legal News- Inland Press and moved to Arizona in 1976 where he opened and operated J&J Printing with his partner John for 18 years. After retiring, he was a proud member of the Scottsdale Elks Lodge 2148 and volunteered weekly as the oldest bartender in Scottsdale. He is survived by his children, David and Jodi O'Connor, his granddaughters, Ashley and Shannon O'Connor and his great grandson Joseph Robert. The Visitation will be held from 5 PM to 8 PM, with a Rosary being prayed at 7 PM, Thursday, June 15, 2017 at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian School Rd, Phoenix. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Saint Theresa Catholic Church, 5045 E. Thomas Rd, Friday, June 16, 2017 at 10 AM. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Hospice of the Valley in honor of Joseph and Claudia O'Connor.
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Wayne Tom
August 7, 2017
Joe was a great guy! I first met him while walking along the canal bank, between 48th st. & 56th st., over ten years ago. He was also the first person who I would speak with during my early morning walks. I was amazed at his strength of character to get up every morning to walk with his dog Riley whether it rained or not. He became my standard for living a healthy life! I"ll miss Joe and Riley every time, I take my early morning walks. God bless you Joe.
Michael Elpers
June 12, 2017
Sorry for your loss David and Jodi my Uncle Bud RIP with Aunt Claudia and Pat
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