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1969
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2020
JOHN O'CONNELL Obituary
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Cheri Heywood
October 17, 2023
Missing you so much! May you continue to rest in peace my friend. Love you!
Michael O'Connell
October 16, 2023
I really miss my baby brother John. We use to call him JB or Johnny Bike because he loved bicycles and bike riding. He and Steve Kelly use to play in the West Farm off Oak St. and sled in the "Piggy." They also use to collect bikes then fix them up, and sell them. They partied a bit in the Great Meadows as teenagers. It was harmless fun. "Little Oak" - John loved Adams School, and he skated on the pond their with the Seftons, Churchill, Paul; etc. They lit a big fire to stay warm in a metal trash can. No one bothered them. John liked to fish at the Old Arlington Res over by the Busa Farm's side. John had a secret fishing spot. John was with me, and our Dad Joseph there when I caught a huge catfish under a full moon on Father's day. John put the Catfish Hunter back in. John loved East Lexington, and Arlington Heights. His spirit; and soul is still there, so please walk up the Minuteman Bike path (old RR tracks) from Bow St. to Adams or across Cataldo reservation to the Old Arlington Res. Please Pray for and remember John, and he will wish you Irish luck from heaven above. I miss you, and love you John.
Michael
Cheri
December 8, 2020
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Heidi Winter
October 24, 2020
I've known John since I was a kid. He was always a good kid. Good memories at "the meadows". RIP John and prayers to the family.
Michael J. O'Connell
October 23, 2020
Our brother John...
Had so many friends and people that loved him. Some called him John, Johnny Bike, JB or Little Oak.
He had a huge kind ❤. He loved all the Boston Sport teams and never missed a big game. When you hear the song Shipping Off to Boston by Dropkick Murphy's please think of John. He loved that song.
Born a citizen of Ireland and the United States John was raised very Irish and he loved Saint Patrick's Day, Celtics and Notre Dame Fighting Irish clothes.
John was one of kind. I will miss his smile and laugh at everytime he beat me in video games.
I world will be somewhat less without John but heaven just got more fun. We will all see you again John when it's our time to crossover.
Rest in peace my brother, I love you with all my heart,
Michael
Michael J. O'Connell
October 23, 2020
Our brother John...
Had so many friends and people that loved him. Some called him John, Johnny Bike, JB or Little Oak.
He had a huge kind ❤. He loved all the Boston Sport teams and never missed a big game. When you hear the song Shipping Off to Boston by Dropkick Murphy's please think of John. He loved that song.
Born a citizen of Ireland and the United States John was raised very Irish and he loved Saint Patrick's Day, Celtics and Notre Dame Fighting Irish clothes.
John was one of kind. I will miss his smile and laugh at everytime he beat me in video games.
I world will be somewhat less without John but heaven just got more fun. We will all see you again John when it's our time to crossover.
Rest in peace my brother, I love you with all my heart,
Michael
Leigh Ann Crimmings
October 23, 2020
You're fun loving spirit and big smile were contagious and you will be so missed, Okie! Your light will shine on in all who knew you. My deepest condolences to the family.
Paula O’Connell
October 23, 2020
To my dearest brother, I will miss you and love you forever. Fly with the angels, John, with our parents Brigid and Joseph. Until we meet again John. - Your loving sister, Paula O’Connell
Paul
October 23, 2020
Kim Lucente
October 23, 2020
Dear MaryAnn, and the entire O'Connell Family, I'll be sharing in your sadness, as you process the unimaginable, and sudden loss of your brother, John. I'm with you in spirit.
Ben Faulkingham
October 22, 2020
Gonna miss my friend...RIP Johnny
My sincere condolences
Shirley Timberlake Fadden
October 22, 2020
John had a big smile that matched his big heart. I will remember him smiling and I pray for all his family and circle of friends. Hugs to all who loved him.
Chris Fuery
October 22, 2020
Thoughts and Prayers Mike, Joe, Paul and MaryAnn —from The Fuerys.
Michael & Brenda foss
October 22, 2020
Good times and memories back in the day oak may you Rest In Peace
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