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1965
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2021
Patrick O'Connell Obituary
Patrick Joseph O'Connell Jr was born November 11, 1965 in Sioux Falls SD to Sandy and Pat O'Connell. His family moved to Washington when he was a baby and eventually settled in Lake Stevens. In his youth Pat played baseball, soccer, wrestled and ran cross country. He graduated from Lake Stevens High School in 1984. He joined the Navy after high school and served on the USS Vincennes. After his time in the military, Pat lived in Arlington, Wa and worked in manufacturing at local companies including Bayliner, Kenworth and Boeing. Pat enjoyed spending time with his kids and grandkids. He loved sports and movies and was always quizzing everyone on his sports trivia knowledge. The Seahawks and the Sonics were his favorite teams. He also said cooking always made him happy.
Pat gained his wings on April 22, 2021. He is preceded in death by his father Patrick Joseph O'Connell Sr. He leaves behind his mother Sandy Tsiang, siblings Chonnee O'Connell, Mike O'Connell, Cindy Sheppard (Elrond). His wife Lisa and his children Keri Thomas, Allyson Olson(Mike), Emily Verhoeff, Anthony O'Connell (currently serving in the US Navy) and Payton O'Connell. All his grandkids Marjorie, Trisha, Chase, Daniel, Naomi, Vivian and Tori. Multiple nephews and nieces as well as 2 great nephews and a great niece.
A private celebration of life will be held at Ebenezer Lutheran church May 13. A livestream will be available for all to view through the church Facebook page.
April 22, 2021To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Katie Briggs
May 12, 2021
Thoughts and prayers are with the family during this sad time. Peace be with you!
Carmen Baublitz
May 11, 2021
Condolences to all Pat's family and friends.I'm praying for strength during these hard times.
Heaven has a new ANGEL! Wow, what a great guy and friend.Im going to miss that face and all the laughs we shared when I'd come to town. Rest in peace my friend...Love ya
Stanley Larsen
May 11, 2021
I was always happy to see him when he would come over to the crew I was working on to help out,
He was an outstanding worker and always went above and beyond to
help.
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