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Jeremiah O'Connor Obituary

Jeremiah J. “Darby” O’Connor of Garrett Hill, Pa. formerly of Athea, County Limerick, Ireland. passed on January 12, 2018. Darby was predeceased by his wife, Mary Theresa O’Connor, in 2010 after 57 years of marriage. He is survived by his children: Anne Ryan (Thomas), Noreen and Jerry, grandchildren: Tim (Nikki), Sean (Amy) and Kyle, and his great granddaughter Natalie Mary. He was also predeceased by his 15 siblings. Family and friends may call 6:30 to 8:30 PM Thursday, in the Funeral Home of John Stretch, 236 E. Eagle Rd, Havertown and 9:30 to 10:30 AM Friday, in St. Thomas of Villanova Church (on university campus) followed by his Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM. Int. St. Denis Cem. In lieu of flowers donations in his memory may be made to St. Edmond’s Home for Children, 320 S. Roberts Rd, Bryn Mawr, Pa. 19010. www.stretchfuneralhome.com

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Published by Daily Times from Jan. 15 to Jan. 16, 2018.

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Nan Pischke

January 23, 2018

Dear Anne, Noreen and Jerry,

I am so sorry for your loss. I just saw the pictures Noreen posted on FB. Know that you are all in my prayers.

January 22, 2018

Rest in peace! It was so nice to know you.Now more suffering...God bless you Jerry

January 20, 2018

Dear Jerry, Noreen and Family

So sorry to hear of your Dad's passing-our prayers and love are with you all. Fondly, Barb & Bill Harvey

Tina Madden

January 17, 2018

Dear Jerry and family , our deepest sympathy on the loss of your father your family is in our prayers . Sincerely Tina and Jack Madden

Stefan Roots

January 16, 2018

Met him a couple months ago at Harrah's in Chester and he had me and a friend in stitches telling stories of life, The War, taxes, sex, his garden, Trump, my shoes, his love of Ridley, and his car that has a chassis. RIP my friend

Cathy, Adrian McDonnel

January 15, 2018

RIP Gerry, Cathy and Adrian McDonnell, great man, seen you only days ago, still smiling all the way till the end, God love you.

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Calling hours

6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Stretch Funeral Home - Havertown

236 E Eagle Rd, Havertown, PA 19083

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Calling hours

9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

St. Thomas of Villanova Church (on university campus)

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Mass of Christian Burial

11:00 a.m.

St. Thomas of Villanova Church (on university campus)

PA 19083

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Stretch Funeral Home - Havertown

236 E Eagle Rd, Havertown, PA 19083

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