Ret. Battalion Chief Francis P. "Frank" O'Connor C.F.D.

Ret. Battalion Chief Francis P. "Frank" O'Connor C.F.D. obituary, Chicago, IL

Ret. Battalion Chief Francis P. "Frank" O'Connor C.F.D.

Francis O'Connor Obituary

Published by Chicago Tribune on Nov. 30, 2020.
Francis P. "Frank" O'Connor, C.F.D., Ret. Battalion Chief, Age 78, U.S. Army Veteran, Born into Eternal Life on November 19, 2020. Beloved husband of Kathleen (nee Gilchrist) for 50 years. Loving father of Sheila, Maureen (Michael) Malloy, and Daniel (Jennifer) O'Connor. Devoted grandfather of Colleen, Katie, Matt, and Maeve Malloy; Grace, Danny, and Tommy O'Connor. Beloved son of the late Francis and Genevieve O'Connor. Dear brother of the late Marikay (the late Jack) O'Connor. Dear brother-in-law of Peg (the late Jack) Murphy. Fond uncle of John (Colleen) O'Connor, Eileen (Joe) Barrins, Patrick (Peggy) O'Connor, Tim (Diane) Murphy, Michael (Debbie) Murphy, and Patty (Matt) Mraz. Dedicated cousin and friend to many. Proud member of the Chicago Fire Department for 40 years and member of Firefighters Local # 2. Alumnus of Mount Carmel H.S (1961), and member of the Mount Carmel H.S. Family. Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at Holy Family Church on Friday, December 4, 2020 will be private for the O'Connor Family. Livestream of the funeral mass will be available using the link:

https://asimplestreaming.com/oconnor beginning at 11:00am. Private Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Mount Carmel H.S., 6410 S. Dante Ave., Chicago, IL 60637 are most appreciated. For Info: Heeney-Laughlin Funeral Directors, 708-636-5500 or online at www.heeneyfh.com

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December 3, 2020

~ ~ Fr. Dan Brandt, CPD Chaplain posted to the memorial.

November 30, 2020

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~ ~ Fr. Dan Brandt, CPD Chaplain

December 3, 2020

Heartfelt and prayerful condolences from the Chicago Police Chaplains.
Francis will be remembered at the next Police Mass.

In the meantime, may family and friends know the healing touch of our all-loving, all-merciful God! [Police Chaplains Ministry: www.ChicagoPCM.org or 312/738-7588]

Frank Dolan

November 30, 2020

Kathy and family,
Frank & I were not close friends, but the times I talked with hime he seemed to be a really good person. Pat & I are sorry for your loss. Your cousin, Frank

Kay Flisk

November 30, 2020

Frank was a dear friend of the family and always a generous and giving person. He will be greatly missed and leaves a big empty space in my familys’ lives.

Kevin Reynoldd

November 30, 2020

Kathy and family our prayers and condolences to you.
Kevin and Diane Reynolds

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