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John O'Connor Obituary

O'CONNOR, John "Jack" John "Jack" O'Connor, 76, of Naples, FL, formerly of Middletown and Middlefield, beloved husband of Meredith (Sierpinski) O'Connor, died Thursday (July 3, 2008), at Middlesex Hospital. He was born in Middletown, the son of the late James and Agnes (O'Toole) O'Connor. A veteran of the Korean War, he served with the U.S. Air Force. Jack was employed for 35 years with Connecticut Light & Power, retiring as a supervisor for electric operations. He was a former member of the Lions Club of Middlefield. He was predeceased by a son Kevin O'Connor and brother James O'Connor. In addition to his wife he is survived by three sons, Edward O'Connor and his wife, Christine of Middlefield, Michael O'Connor and his wife, Tammy of Middlefield, Daniel O'Connor and his wife, Barbra of Cromwell; a daughter, Patricia O'Connor and her fiancé, Michael Francoeur of Cromwell; stepchildren, Beth Delaney of Middletown, Lisa Zupan and her husband, Tom of Haddam, Meg Zupan and her husband, Jay of Deep River and Bob Delaney and his wife, Tammy of Bonita Springs, FL. Jack enjoyed special times with his 16 grandchildren and two beloved dogs. He will be remembered as an avid sport enthusiast. The Funeral Liturgy will be held Tuesday at 10 a.m. in St. Colman's Church, Hubbard St., Middlefield. Burial, with Military Honors, will be in Pine Grove Cemetery, Middletown. Friends may call at Biega Funeral Home, 3 Silver St., Middletown, Monday from 5-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Weiss Hospice Unit of Middlesex Hospital, c/o Dept. of Philanthropy, 28 Crescent St., Middletown, CT 06457; or COPD Foundation, 2937 SW 27th Ave., Ste. 302, Miami, FL 33133.

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Published by Hartford Courant on Jul. 5, 2008.

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Bill & Paula Fowler

July 12, 2008

Dear Ed, Mike, Dan and Patti, & Family Members, I wish I knew the magic words to say to take away the pain and hardship the loss of your loved one has brought into your lives.
Thoughts and prayers are with you.

I'm sorry I missed his wake...

Judy Clapp

July 8, 2008

Patti,Ed,Mike and Dan

I will always remember the camping trips to Nickerson Park, the festivals, the wiffle ball games and so many other great times spent with your family. My thoughts are with you at this time. Judy

Len Mediavilla

July 8, 2008

Mimi-

I'm sorry to hear of Jack's death. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Len

Joe McCabe

July 8, 2008

I knew Jack since childhood,in Middletown,first through sandlot sports,and later as Baseball teammates-an honest,true friend.

Elsa Batman

July 8, 2008

Ed, Mike, Dan and Patti - We are so very sorry to hear of the passing of your father. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.

Love, Elsa, David and Kathleen

Dwight Fowler

July 8, 2008

Patti, Eddie, Mike & Dan,

Very sorry you lost your dad. Hope you are all in as good a place as possible with his passing.

Be well,

The Fowler Family

Pete Tokarz

July 7, 2008

So sorry to learn of Jack's passing.
He was a good friend and supervisor.

Mary Gentile

July 6, 2008

To Mimi & Families
Vin & I wish to express our deepest sympathy to you all at the loss of your loved one. Our thoughts & prayers are with you.
Mary & Vin Gentile

Marcia & Dennis McMullen

July 6, 2008

Mimi,
We are very sorry to hear of Jack's passing. We first met Jack way back in the days of HELCo working in the Court St. Office. It was a pleasure to have worked with him.
Our prayers and sympathy are with you and your families.

Edward Semrad

July 5, 2008

So sad to hear of Jack's passing. Yvonne and I will always remember him for for his great sense of humor and especially for his friendliness. Our sincere sympathy to Mimi and his family in this hour of sorrow.
Ed and Yvonne Semrad

Phyllis Corniello

July 5, 2008

Vinnie and I would like to express our sincere sympathy to Mimi and all the family relatives.

Natalie Hayward

July 5, 2008

My condolences MiMi

Lawrence Rasero

July 5, 2008

Ed, Patti, Dan and Mike.
We were very saddened to learn of the passing of your father. Our prayers are with you during this emotional time.
Uncle Larry and Aunt Judy

Jane Hayes

July 5, 2008

Mike and I wish to express our sincere and heartfelt sympathy to both of the families; especially to Jack's devoted and beloved wife MIMI. It was our pleasure to have known Jack in Naples,FL and also in Connecticut.

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