Richard Andrew O'Connor

1961 - 2023

O'Connor, Richard Andrew
October 14, 1961 - February 24, 2023

Rich O'Connor, 61, of Evergreen, CO passed away. Born in Denver to Donald and Sue O'Connor, graduated 1980 from Colorado Academy and went on to earn a degree in geology at St. Lawrence University, in chilly Canton, NY. During summers in college, Rich worked on Martha's Vineyard on sword fishing boats, which led to his passion as a fly fisherman. After college, Rich moved back to Denver and worked for the Xerox Corporation before entering into the finance industry and working for both Kirkpatrick Pettis and D.A. Davidson as Senior Vice President of Institutional Sales. Rich met his wife Holly in the fall of 1988 and they married July 14, 1990. Rich retired in June 2022 and spent time fly fishing, skiing and traveling. He loved working on and in his yard and was proud of its impeccable appearance. He was preceded in death by his father Donald O'Connor and mother Sue O'Connor and is survived by his wife of 32 years, Holly, daughters Emma and Annie, his brothers Davis (Cathie), Peter (Kathy) and sister Susan, nieces and nephews that he adored, Sean O'Connor (Josie), Liam O'Connor, Meghan Ellington (Matthew Ellington), Patrick O'Connor (Kristen), Brian O'Connor (Rachel), James Kreidle (Victoria), Connor Kreidle (Ellory), Katie Kreidle, Nicole Kreidle Bernstein (Kevin Bernstein), his stepmother Lenora O'Connor and numerous great nieces and nephews. His wife and daughters were the loves of his life. Rich was an avid fly fisherman although he had an odd and outsized fear of sharks. He loved the Colorado outdoors, spending time fishing the North Fork of the South Platte River on the families' ranch in Pine and other rivers in Colorado, skiing in Vail and mountain biking in Elk Meadow and Buffalo Creek. He loved hanging out with his beloved Labrador retrievers, Hoss, Izzie, Millie (purchased on a whim at an auction), and several others. He was an avid Bronco and college lacrosse fan. He had an uncanny memory for just about any and every college and professional football player. Rich will be remembered for his quick wit, intellect and integrity. He will be missed dearly.

A memorial service honoring Rich's life will be held Wednesday March 15, 4pm at Pinehurst Country Club, 6255 W Quincy Ave, Denver, CO 80235. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to be made in Richs' memory to The Wild Animal Sanctuary, Foothills Animal Shelter or Evergreen Animal Protective League, all causes Rich was passionate about.