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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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Memories and Condolences
for Peter O'Connor
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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