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John O'Connell Obituary

O'CONNELL John J. "Skin" 84 years of age. Of Charlestown unexpectedly February 6, 2014. Beloved husband of 62 years to Lois M. (Lynch) O'Connell. Devoted father of Janet DeYoung & husband George of Billerica, Steven J. O'Connell of NC., Christine Kane & husband Larry of Hanover & Edward J. O'Connell & wife Darlene of Marshfield. Loving Pop to Marc & Amy, Jennifer & John, Scott & Renee, Christopher, Amanda, Lindsey & his 6 great-grandchildren. Beloved brother of Catherine O'Connell of Charlestown, Rita Feeney of ME., Elizabeth DiMella of Saugus & the late Margaret Caron, Gertrude Boesen, Edward & Mary O'Connell. Loving uncle to many nieces & nephews. Relatives & friends are invited to attend John's Funeral on Monday at 10 AM. from The Carr Funeral Home 220 Bunker Hill St. CHARLESTOWN followed by his Funeral Mass in St. Francis De Sales Church at 11 AM. Interment is private. Visiting hours Sunday 2 - 6 PM. in the funeral home. Late U.S. Army Vet. of Korean Conflict. Member of The Old Charlestown Schoolboys Assoc. & Bunker Hill Council # 62, K of C. In lieu of flowers, kindly make a memorial donation in John's name to St. Francis De Sales Church Building Fund, 303 Bunker Hill St. Charlestown, MA. 02129. For obituary, directions & online condolences, www.carrfuneral.com.

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Published by Boston Herald from Feb. 7 to Feb. 8, 2014.

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Lynchy and family

February 10, 2014

Oakie: Deepest sympathy from our family to yours. Thoughts and prayers are with your entire family. God bless all of you.

Bill Carpenito

February 9, 2014

To Ed & family, and Amanda: My deepest sympathies and prayers go out to all of you with the loss of your father and grandfather. Your faith and memories will sustain you throughout this difficult time and the future as well. On behalf of the PCPOA; our sympathies as well. God Bless.

Pat Flanagan

February 8, 2014

Lois, You are in our thoughts and prayers as we say goodbye to our teammate, classmate and friend.
Mary and Pat Flanagan

February 7, 2014

Our sympathies to John's family.

Mike and Donna Hickey, Medford

Jim Evers

February 7, 2014

Farewell Skinhead. You'll be missed.

Charlie McGonagle

February 7, 2014

Lois and Family,

My heartfelt condolences to all of the family. As with many others in Charlestown, my days of having known John go back a long way, but the more recent times of sitting in his yard talking of old times is what I will remember most.

John Evers

February 7, 2014

Ed and Family,

Please accept my deepest sympathies

Butch Evers

Hon Allen & Sandy Jarasitis

February 7, 2014

Deepest sympathy from our family to your family during this, your time of sorrow

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9

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

The Carr Funeral Home

220 Bunker Hill St., CHARLESTOWN, MA 02118-2297

Feb

10

Funeral

10:00 a.m.

The Carr Funeral Home

220 Bunker Hill St., CHARLESTOWN, MA 02118-2297

Feb

10

Funeral Mass

11:00 a.m.

St. Francis De Sales Church

MA 02118-2297

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