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Donald O'Connor Obituary

O'CONNOR - Donald C., Jr. Of Williamsville, NY, October 10, 2008, beloved husband of Mary Jane (nee Wiedenbeck); dearest father of Donald C. III (Nadine) of North Carolina, Kimberly A. (Jeffrey) Barnhard of Connecticut, Tracy L. (Frank) Spagnolo and Kelly M.; grandfather of Zachary, Sean and Megan O'Connor and Kyle and Marc Barnhard; son of the late Donald C. O'Connor M.D. and the late Marie H. (nee OConnell); brother of Richard R. D.D.S. (Bonnie); brother-in-law of Joan (Fred) Rischmiller; also survived by nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call Sunday from 4-8 PM at THE URBAN BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, INC. 6685 Transit Rd., East Amherst, NY (south of County and N. French). Mass of Christian Burial Monday at 9 AM from St. Gregory the Great Church (Please assemble at church). Mr. O'Connor was a member of Williamsville Rotary Club, Kenmore Kiwanis Club and a graduate of the American Institute of Banking. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Hospice Buffalo Inc.

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Published by Buffalo News from Oct. 11 to Oct. 12, 2008.

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Rick DeWaters

October 21, 2008

Dear Tracy and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. Though I never met your dad, I do believe his good spirit and friendly way has passed on to those of his family I have met. You all truly loved him and can cherish the fond memories forever.

Diane Wiedenbeck Weimer

October 14, 2008

Dear Mary Jane,
I am so sorry about Don. I remember him always smiling. The last time was at Aunt Rose's birthday party.
Love to you and yours,
Diane Wiedenbeck Weimer

Mary Munley

October 13, 2008

Tracy & Family: Lauren and I would like to extend our condolences to you and your family. We hope that time and memories will help lessen your sorrow, and that you may draw comfort knowing that others care and share in your loss. Lauren Wzontek and Mary Munley

Cindy Sawicki

October 12, 2008

Kelly & Family,
My deepest symapathy to you & your family on your loss. I will keep you & your family in my prayers.
God Bless,

Tina Serrianni(NFHS c/o 1991)

October 12, 2008

I'm very sorry for your loss.

The Grandkids

October 11, 2008

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