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Thomas O'Connor Obituary
May 23, 2024
Devoted husband of Ellen Marie (nee Quigley). Proud father of Siobhan, Flannery (Robert) Lancaster and Thomas More (Mary Grace). Loving grandfather of Finnegan O'Connor. Dear brother of Jane (Thomas) Lenox, Joseph (Kathryn), James (Melanie) and Christopher (Yvonne). Also survived by many nieces, nephews, and Godchildren. Predeceased by his parents (Evelyn and Joseph) and his nephew (Daniel O'Connor). The family will receive friends at the C. Mertz and Son Funeral Home, Inc. (911 Englewood Avenue, Buffalo, 14223) on Sunday, June 2nd from 1-5 PM. All are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Louis Roman Catholic Church (35 Edward Street, Buffalo, NY 14202) on Monday, June 3rd at 9:30 AM. Please assemble at church. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Tom's memory to a pro-life organization of your choice or please consider having a Mass offered for the repose of his soul. Please share condolences at www.mertzfh.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Thomas O'Connor
Don Copley
November 11, 2024
I have fond memories of Tom during our tenure in UB Med School. He was far and away the funniest and cheery-ist fellow among our gang. I could always count on his over-sized smile and contagious laugh at our lunch table when I was my somber Monday-blues kind of self with the stresses of learning anatomy and biochemistry. I've often thought of his special optimism whenever I've faced the usual parade of stresses as I've gotten older. Tom will always be a gem for me.
Bob Sobkowiak
August 4, 2024
Dr. O'Connor you changed my life for the better in 1976
At the Deaconess Hospital of Buffalo
Great anesthesia care to me in 2016 to boot
Thanks for every thing,
Bob
Padma
July 24, 2024
I am so sorry Marie. I am in Buffalo visiting friends. I was trying to contact you while I am here. Saw obituary. My deepest condolences to you and your family
Padma
Ken & Diane Pietrzak
June 4, 2024
sorry for your loss. We remember Tom coming to church at st. john gualbert. loved talking with him. My husband, Ken, was an usher and watched over him so he wouldn't stray. lovely man. God bless him and all of his family.
Brendan Thomson
June 2, 2024
Shared many rigorous and HAPPY days with Tom in med school. Wonderful friend! Both of us were Catholic and IRISH. He will rest in peace.
Andrew Hollendursky
May 30, 2024
My deepest condolences to the O´Connor family.
Stephen Newman
May 30, 2024
Many years ago, as an attorney I had the privilege of representing Tom in matters relating to his medical practice. An outstanding and caring physician (I was told by numerous other doctor clients) and an even more outstanding human being (I quickly learned for myself), he was a very special client and friend. I especially remember his tales of horror upon learning of the Holocaust and how when famed Nazi-hunter Simon Wiesenthal spoke in Buffalo, Tom not only attended but was able to introduce himself to the speaker and shake the man's hand.
Thom, You left this world too soon and will be missed! God Speed and God Bless.
Steve
DMM
May 30, 2024
RIP
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