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JOHN O'CONNELL Obituary
JOHN J., on March 31, 2013. Beloved husband of Erna (nee Sullivan) O'Connell, loving father of Karen (Todd) Danko, John (Maureen) and the late Eugene O'Connell. Grandfather of Hazel, Lucy, Violet and Meave, brother of Mary Scott, Rosemarie Secules, Antoinette and Frank O'Connell. Family and friends are invite to meet with his family Friday 11 A.M. and to participate in his Funeral Mass Noon, at St. Philip Neri Church, 437 Ridge Pike, Lafayette Hill PA. Inurnment Westminster Cemetery. Donations in John's name to the American Cancer Society, 480 N. Norristown Rd, Suite 150, Blue Bell, PA 19422, would be appreciated.
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Memories and Condolences
for JOHN O'CONNELL
May 25, 2013
Erna:
Words cannot express how bad we feel about learning of John's death. He was a good friend and a great guy who help everyone.
When you feel up to it please give us a call.
Tom and Mickey Milliken
6210-430-2299
[email protected]
May 22, 2013
To the O'Connell family from his former Western Union co-workers.
I, Frank Senner, a former co-worker of John at the Drummond Rd Plant facility and I currently run the local Philly W.U retirees luncheon, have heard from many of John's former co-workers and they have, through me, extended their most heartfelt condolences to your family. We all respected John and enjoyed our time working with him for years at Western Union.
Karl Bauer
May 21, 2013
To John's family... Today was a sad day that we confirmed that John was indeed the great guy that we all had worked with over the years. I personally had contact with John, whenever someone in my group needed help - technically. Good Ole' John was the "GO TO" guy when it was
beyond our ability to fix IT.
Please take solace that John had many co-workers that enjoyed his friendship and help.
John, no doubt, is in a better place - probably fixing something for the Angels !
Ann & Rick Feldhann
April 5, 2013
Dear Erna, Rick and I want to express our deepest sympathy in the loss of John. He was a quiet, great man. We loved the times during the wine tours with many laughs. You are always in our prayers and thoughts, love, Rick and Ann
KATIE BEYER
April 5, 2013
ERNA, MOM AND I HAVE WONDERFUL MEMORIES OF BEING YOUR NEIGHBORS ON SILVER AVENUE IN WILLOW GROVE. WE ARE SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT JOHN. OUR THOUGHTS AND OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.
Tracy Haslett
April 5, 2013
We are sorry to hear about your loss. We are thinking of your entire family and wishing you all well during this difficult time.
Mary Jo Booker
April 2, 2013
Dear Erna, I'm sorry to hear of my cousin John's sudden death. He was such a good friend to my father, Tom Ferguson, and to all of us. John came to see us many years ago when we first moved to Ohio and it was wonderful having a visit from home. He will be remembered with much affection. Fondly, Mary Jo Booker
April 2, 2013
So sorry to hear about your loss. Jack the girls and I always enjoyed the time we we got to spend with Mr. O'Connell.
Take care,
Yeakel Family
Nan Rosenthal
April 2, 2013
Dear Erna, I am so sorry for loosing 'Old John'. We have called him that since we were in our early 20s after your baby John was born. My heart goes out to you and my arms are around you. Love, Nan
April 2, 2013
Dear O'Connell Family,
I've been blessed to have Karen as a close friend for years, and the passing of Mr. O'Connell is devastating. Your family has been, and will continue to be, in my prayers during this especially difficult time. May the Holy Spirit bring comfort and peace to your hearts.
With much love,
Julianne Spittal
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