Paul K. O'Connor

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Paul O'Connor Obituary

O'CONNOR, PAUL K., 65 Gainesville - Paul returned home to his heavenly Father on August 30, 2006. He was 65 years of age. Paul was born in Washington, Ind., on June 30, 1941. He served in the U.S. Navy and was awarded the Purple Heart for services in Viet Nam. Paul assisted on the autopsy of President John F. Kennedy while a medical corpsman in Bethesda, MD and consulted on numerous books about the assassination. Paul was a former deputy sheriff in Brevard County. He relocated to Gainesville in 1972. Paul was an active member of Holy Faith Catholic Church. He attended Santa Fe Community College and the University of Florida. Paul was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife Sandy of 42 years; son, Mike (Sean); brother, Michael (Jane) O'Connor of Waynesville, NC; sister, Kathy (Fred) Franz of Orlando; step-grandchildren, Lauren & Austin Zane; nieces and nephews. There will be a vigil service at Holy Faith Catholic Church at 7:00 p.m., Thursday, September 7, 2006. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m., Friday, September 8, 2006, with Father John Philips officiating. Internment will follow at Forest Meadows East Cemetery on Hawthorne Road in the Military Memorial Gardens.

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Published by Gainesville Sun from Sep. 3 to Sep. 4, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for Paul O'Connor

13 Entries

Joseph

July 14, 2023

A true American hero. Rest In Peace.

Jerry Pierce

September 8, 2006

Sandi-I was sadden when you called about Paul.I have reflected on some of the Sheriff's stories 109 and 66 had.Paul always had a postive way about him.May God bless and keep him until we all meet again.Paul you have signaled out with a 10-87. Good Job. Buddy. Jerry Pierce-Brevard County Sheriff's Department

DICK AND LIZ ORTON

September 7, 2006

sandy,

We are sorry to hear about paul's passing.May the Lord bless and keep your family comforted through

these moments of grief...

DICK AND LIZ ORTON

SORRY WE COULD NOT BE THERE...

Bill Thompson

September 7, 2006

Dear Sandy & Sean,

I will miss my good friend and poker buddy. God bless Paul.

Barry & Ruth Shiflett

September 7, 2006

Sandi/Sean: Bill called and told us of Pual's passing which we are still in shock over. The memories we all had living on the same street near one another. The cook outs, parties, and just being good friends will stay with us forever. Our deep condolences to you and entire family. Paul will be missed very much, but through faith we will all see each other again.

Guy and Stephenie Forthome

September 5, 2006

Sandy and Sean,

I was very sad to learn of Paul's death. He was a very good friend and always an inspiration. As you know, he is in a far better place, and finally free of pain. God bless Paul, and you and Sean as well.

David Nieboer

September 4, 2006

Sandi, I was very saddened to hear about Paul. Kim had called me and told me. I always considered him a true friend and somone who gave me many insights into people and life and a wonderful friendship while I had the foturne of living accross from him. I often think about the things we did and the countless hours of conversations. I still think and remember him and me building the porch on the back of the house. That was truly a test of friendship, which we both survived and laughed about many times later. He was a remarkable person and "good people". Despite his physical ailments he maintained his personality and "chin up" attitude. He will always be someone I will remember with cherished memories. I hope you are doing well and my prayers are with you and your family.

Dennis David

September 3, 2006

Sandi: God Bless you and your family. I shall miss my old Shipmate and very dear Friend. May he rest in Peace. He did his Duty as God gave him the wisdom to see it.

Pat Nieboer

September 3, 2006

Sandy & Sean,

My thoughts and prayers are with you, my long time friends. God bless you.

Chuck Buchenberger & Jean Osha-Wellman

September 3, 2006

Sandy,

Paul (Kelly as we remember him) faced his pain and disability, from his serious wounds in Viet Nam, with the same courage he displayed on the battlefield--a true American Hero. He was a good friend to all. May God bless and comfort you and your family.

With heavy hearts, Classmates from the Class of 1959, Washington High School, Washington, Indiana.

Anne Hardin

September 3, 2006

Sandy: Our thoughts and prayers are with you and Sean at this time of loss. Anne & Sky Hardin

LOUISE ARNOLD

September 3, 2006

SANDY -

YOU KNOW THAT MY MANY LOVING THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU AND THE

FAMILY AT THIS TIME. MAY GOD

BLESS AND COMFORT YOU.

Dennis Clardy & Family

September 3, 2006

Sandy and Sean,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during the loss of Paul. May God Bless you always.

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