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Kevin Michael O'Connor

1948 - 2025

Kevin Michael O'Connor obituary, 1948-2025, Pittsfield, MA

BORN

1948

DIED

2025

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Dery Funeral Home

54 Bradford Street

Pittsfield, Massachusetts

Kevin O'Connor Obituary

Kevin Michael O'Connor passed away peacefully in Valatie, NY on Jan 22, 2025, after a long illness, with family at his side. Kevin, who also went by "Mike," was born to Anna S. Nietupski and Thomas Patrick O'Connor on March 30, 1948 in Springfield, MA. He graduated from Cathedral High school in 1966 and attended Westfield State College, where he earned a Bachelor's Degree in History. A social worker, Kevin devoted his career to helping those in need, working at the Massachusetts Welfare Department and later the State's Rehabilitation Commission, where he retired.

Kevin was a voracious reader, as well as a huge music and film enthusiast. His favorite band was The Band. He loved running with good friends (completing several marathons), playing trivia at the former Arizona Pizza, and making wisecracks. Kevin was a truly hilarious person, and a loving father and friend. He will be dearly missed.

Kevin is survived by his three children: Brendan, Patrick (Dalia Mohamed), and Molly; four grandchildren: Olivia and Elliot Yankey of Adams, MA and Kingston and Talia O'Connor of Madison, WI, his sister Mary Aubin (Arthur Aubin), and his brother Thomas of Enfield, CT, his sister-in-law Evelyn Cleary of Northampton MA , and his former wife, Martha McGurn, who remained his friend and companion. He was predeceased by his mother, Anna (Nietupski) O'Connor , a brother Robert , and a baby Anna.

A celebration of life is in the planning stages. Donations can be made to Hospice Care in the Berkshires in care of DERY FUNERAL HOME, 54 Bradford Street, Pittsfield.

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Published by The Berkshire Eagle on Apr. 19, 2025.

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Gary and Janet Boody

April 19, 2025

We knew Kevin as a friend and neighbor. He lived a few homes up from us and always joked he never knew what critter he would see crossing the road near our driveway. We are so very sorry for his loss and send our condolences to his family especially to Brandon, Mally and Patrick

Robert Walsh

April 19, 2025

Dear Brendan, Molly, and Patrick,
I'm so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. We worked together for some thirty years and I always enjoyed his wit, intellect, and compassion for others. His grasp of history was truly impressive so conversations with him was a learning experience. We spoke many times after our retirement and I'm very sad that he has passed. My sincere condolences to the thee of you.
Bob Walsh

Faisal & Linda Ali

April 19, 2025

Dear Martha, Brendan , Patrick & Molly, Linda & I are heartbroken to hear of Kevin´s passing. He was always so kind & caring , and always a joy to be in his company. God Bless Kevin & his Family. Faisal & Linda Ali

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