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Peter O'Connor Obituary

Nov. 21, 1945 – Oct. 23, 2014

Peter J. O'Connor, the longtime owner of a local dry-cleaning business, died Thursday in his Amherst home after a long battle with cancer. He was 68.

He was a graduate of Bennett High School.

Mr. O'Connor owned and operated O'Connor's Cleaners on Bailey Avenue for 50 years, a business he started working in as a teenager and took over from his father.

He was active in the Boy Scouts for many years. He joined the Air National Guard and served in South Korea in 1968.

Mr. O'Connor also was a member of the Kensington Business Association, Kensington Lions Club, the White Cane Drive and Street Synergy.

Survivors include his wife, Sandra, his high school sweetheart whom he married in 1968, and a son, Peter Jr.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday in Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 263 Claremont Ave., Town of Tonawanda.

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Published by Buffalo News on Oct. 25, 2014.

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David Morrow

October 20, 2021

Dear Sandy,

Many years have passed since Pete´s passing. I hope you´re well.

I thought of you and Pete recently because we are having a visit soon from our friend Peter Westphal. He grew up on your street and knew your family.

Best regards, DAVE

Peter Boncore

November 3, 2014

Sandy & Family,

Sorry to hear about my cousin's passing. Good guy, good family.

Dawn Flack

October 30, 2014

Aunt Sandy and P.J. our thoughts and prayers are with you. Uncle Pete was an amazing person and the best Uncle anyone could dream of. He was very loved and will be missed by many. Dawn, Joe, Joseph and Hannah.

David Morrow

October 30, 2014

Dear Sandy,

Please accept my sympathies at this time of loss. John Reilly called last night to tell me. We shared many stories of our friendship with Pete - including getting to know you and attending your wedding. We were always impressed that Pete was an Eagle Scout. That was something we only dreamed of! Best wishes, DAVE MORROW

Nancy (Calandra) Young

October 29, 2014

Sandy and PJ,

I'm so sorry for your loss. Sending you lots of love and prayers.

October 28, 2014

Dear Sandy and PJ, We have shared many wonderful times and will hold his memory forever close to our hearts. Michael and Nancy.

Patsy DeGeorge

October 27, 2014

Forever in my heart u will sadly be missed..may you have peace with God..rest in peace

October 27, 2014

Dear Sandy & PJ,
Peter's long time friendship and sense of humor will always be remembered and remain in our hearts. We love you. Maryann and Vinny

Ronald Maida

October 26, 2014

May he rest in peace with God..will be missed by all

Joan Oconnor

October 26, 2014

Peter was loved by everyone, he will be missed.

LIons Clubs District 20-N

October 25, 2014

The Lions Family of District 20-N send our sincere condolences to the O'Connor Family.

October 25, 2014

Dear Sandy,
So very sorry to hear about your loss of Peter. Thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mary S
(Dr Sheedy's office)

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