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JOSEPH O'CONNOR Obituary

O'CONNOR, Joseph P. Of Saugus, formerly Melrose, January 9, 2025, at age 82. Beloved husband of Theresa M. (Tuohy) O'Connor, with whom he shared 53 years of marriage. Devoted father of Brian O'Connor of Melrose, George O'Connor of Medford, Kevin O'Connor of Saugus, Tara Bicknell and her husband, Phil of Chelmsford and Sean O'Connor of Melrose. Dear brother of the late Particia O'Connor. Cherished grandfather of Ryleigh and Brayden. Relatives and friends are invited to gather in honor of Joe during Visiting Hours at the Robinson Funeral Home, 809 Main St., MELROSE, on Tuesday, January 14, from 4-7pm and again on Wednesday, January 15, at 9am, before leaving in procession to St. Mary's Church, Herbert St., Melrose, for his Funeral Mass, celebrated at 10am. In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made to a Catholic charity of your choice in Joe's name. For online tribute, www.RobinsonFuneralHome.com Life Celebration By Robinson Funeral Home

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Published by Boston Globe from Jan. 11 to Jan. 12, 2025.

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Valerie Tuohy Murray

January 16, 2025

Our thoughts and prayers are with Theresa and all the family at this sad time. May Joe rest in peace. From Valerie and all the Tuohy family in Ireland

Maureen Napolitano

January 15, 2025

So Sorry to Hear of Uncle Joe's Passing...May He Rest in Peace...Thinking of You All At This Time and Keeping You in My Prayers

Maureen Napolitano

January 15, 2025

May Uncle Joe Rest in Peace...So Sorry For Your Loss...Thinking Of You All...My Thoughts and Prayers Are With You

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Dick George 101st Airborne Division Newburyport

January 12, 2025

Requiescat in pace amica meus! Ave at que vale!

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Memorial Events
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Jan

14

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Robinson Funeral Home - Melrose

809 Main Street, Melrose, MA 02176

Jan

15

Funeral

9:00 a.m.

Robinson Funeral Home - Melrose

809 Main Street, Melrose, MA 02176

Jan

15

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

St. Mary's Church

Herbert St., Melrose, MA

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Robinson Funeral Home - Melrose

809 Main Street, Melrose, MA 02176

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