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Sylvester O'Connor Obituary
Longtime South Bay resident passed away November 6, 2006 in Laguna Hills with his family by his side. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Madeline; son, Tracy; 5 grandchildren, Tara, Rory, Shannon, Christopher and Tim; 2 great-grandchildren, Diana and Daniel; sister, Olive Gadberry of Long Beach.Sylvester and Madeline moved to Manhattan Beach in 1948 and had two sons, Daniel and Tracy. Sylvester was born in Bakersfield and received a football scholarship to Santa Clara University, where he played in two Sugar Bowls. He was an avid water man, as well and loved to body surf. Sylvester was in the heating business for over 40 years and taught HVAC at Los Angeles Trade Tech for 4 years. He was active with the Hermosa Beach Kiwanis Club and sang in many singing groups and choirs.Please sign the guest book at www.dailybreeze.com/obits.
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Memories and Condolences
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Tara O'Connor
November 12, 2006
I'd like to extend a warm thank you to all those that have sent your sympathies on behalf of the O'Connor family. My grandfather was a great man, who left a definite mark and impression in this world. He will be dearly missed by all.
May the road rise to meet you,
May the wind be always at your back,
May the sun shine warm on your face,
The rain fall softly on your fields;
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of His hand.
the O'Connor family
November 12, 2006
Jeanette Burgner
November 12, 2006
Madeline & family,
Please accept my deepest sympathy. I just wanted you to know that your friends at South High still think of you.
Grace Van Dusen
November 11, 2006
Dear Tracy and your entire family,
I am sending this message for my father, John Roehl. He and Si were good friends and working companions for many years as my father built houses and Si did all the heatting installations for him. I remember that my father always spoke kindly and with respect of your father.
As a family we always enjoyed and appreciated your fathers voice in the choir at American Martyers Church. I am especially pleased to remember that Si sang at my wedding to Gary Van Dusen. My father was proud to know such a good, talented man. Our prayers are with you now at this sad time of loss.
STEVE WIBLE
November 10, 2006
TRACY and THE O`CONNOR FAMILY: SORRY TO LEARN OF YOUR LOSS.RESPECTFULLY,STEVE WIBLE
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