Jo-Ann M. O'Connell

Jo-Ann was the best friend and boss ever. She was so smart. If you had a problem she was always there for you. She always was willing to help out. Her skills as a nurse were amazing. She was like a walking Medical Treasure. I will never forget the wonderful Christmas Parties she organized in her home. Everything was perfect. Of course it was Jo-Ann was at the helm. I miss Jo-Ann. I think heaven is so lucky to have her.
God Bless Jo-Ann and all of you.
Love,
Allyson Bodell

Jo-Ann Was there for me during my darkest times. She always came to cheer me up when I was in the hospital. Her faith in me never wavered. God Bless Jo-Ann

We just found out about Jo-Ann‘s passing today. Our thought and prayers are with the family.

My first school friend when I moved to Manchester from NY for first grade. Sorry we didn’t get that chance to talk for decades. RIP, Joanne

I was so sad to hear of Jo-Ann's passing. We went to St. A's together, and I had lost contact with her over the years. My most consistent memory was her smile...always smiling, so sweet and so kind. Such a loss to everyone in her world. Sending hugs and prayers to Gary and her children.

I was so sad to hear alof Jo-Ann's death. We worked together at Elliot for many years. Whenever I said Hi and asked how she was, her answer was always the same - "Good Enough"! I hope happy memories help during this difficult time.

Sorry for your loss.
Worked with JoAnn many years ago at Elliot. She had quick wit, smile for everyone with boundless energy.
May she rest in peace.

I’m so sorry for the loss of Jo-Ann.I worked nights when she was supervisor. She
Would always give me the dates of her church
Fair which she worked so I could buy pierogies. I also used to see her at the Deerfield fair volunteering. She was one of a kind.

I went to Nursing School with her. She was a kind and caring nursing student. I wish her family peace.

The neighborhood won´t be the same without Jo-Ann. A few days after her death, we saw a bald eagle over the O'Connell house. It seemed spiritual.
Jo-Ann was quick to lend a hand, whether it was a handbag to match an outfit, a box of pins for a quilt project, or medical advise in an emergency. Our families raised pigs and chickens together. I believe she served cake to the pigs on the day they were going to slaughter - she felt sorry for them. We also raised our kids together while they participated in sports and scouts and school events and did all the typical neighborhood activities. Jo-Ann was my quilt retreat roommate for many years where we sometimes worked on wedding quilts for other neighborhood "kids." She was famous for saying "gotta get this damn thing done." But she was also unwavering in her faith and made time for prayer no matter where she was. She was a great cook who valued family dinners and could also tell you the best restaurants in the area. She enjoyed her huge collection of Nativities, reusing her Christmas tree tinsel, old fashioned things, cookie jars, 1930s fabric. At one point she had a Hoosier cabinet on her radar. She was generous with charity work and had interesting stories of her medical adventures overseas. She had an impactful experience while visiting a concentration camp in Poland, as I recall. My memories are only a snippet of who Jo-Ann was.
Sincerest condolences from the Gill family go out to Gary, Peter, Maggie, Anna, their spouses, the Perich family, and all who loved her. May she rest eternally in peace.

Gary, Maggie, Anna and Peter, please accept our sincerest condolences. We will miss seeing JoAnn at church. She would always give Scarlet coins at church and always had a way of making everyones day just with her smile. We will forever cherish the beautiful quilt she gave us for our wedding. Rest in peace JoAnn.

I was very sad to learn of Mrs. O´Connell´s passing. Please accept my sincere condolences to her family and especially to Maggie! Memory Eternal!

I always appreciated Joanne’s wit and her ability to smile even during the most difficult days. I imagine she would do that now if she knew how sad everyone was to hear of her passing. God bless you and your family Joanne.

My deepest sympathies to Jo-Ann’s family during this sad time. I remember Jo-Ann for her genuine kindness & have fond memories during the time I worked with her.

Jo-Ann and I went to high school together and we met up again at her church. She was such a dear soul. I'm very saddened to learn of her health struggles and am sending sincere condolences to all of her family and loved ones. I know she will be greatly missed. Rest in peace sweet Jo-Ann.

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. I was so fortunate to work with Jo fo 20+ yrs, she was a wonderful, caring person and loved her family. She wll always be in our hearts.

Joanne was a supervisor when I worked on the night shift many years ago. She was always helpful and kind and calm in any situation. I always appreciated her presence. She will be sorely missed at the Elliot. I am so sorry for your loss of this beautiful soul.

Jo-Ann was in my homeroom at Memorial for 4 years and by Senior year we were good buddies. I will remember her as an intelligent attractive and kind loving person from a very nice family. My condolences to the Perich & O'Connell Family's. RIP Sweet Angel.

So sorry to read about your sad loss.
Our heartfelt condolences to the O´Connell family.
Michael, Sandy & Sarah Zankowski

Jo-Ann was so wonderful. She loved her entire family so much and shared so many wonderful stories. My condolences and prayers to all of you.

I went to high school with Jo-Ann and our paths crossed in many ways since. I am deeply saddened and so very sorry for the loss of a wonderful and kind woman. My deepest sympathy to all of her family.

Our Sincere sympathies in the loss of Jo ann. R.I.P.

Maggie, Anna, Peter and Gary - so sorry to hear this news. She dedicated her life to serving people and was so fun to be around. She was instrumental in so many ways to the Urology center at Elliot. What a genuinely caring person - she deeply impacted the lives of so many people as a nurse. And a proud and great mom too !

Our sympathies to family. Jo-Ann left us too soon.

So sorry for your loss. Thinking of you.

Gary and family was sadden to hear of Jo-Ann passing .
She was such a wonderful person and inspiration to many.
Please accept my condolences on her passing and May she rest in peace .
Vic Vachon

I worked with Jo-Ann for 17 yrs. what a wonderful person and caring my condolences to everyone

God Bless you and your family. I remember some of our chats when you came to HR and your smile.

I knew and worked with Joanne for 35 years. A wonderful person and a caring nurse, every moment of the day. The world will miss her and what she brought to everyone. Sincere wishes for her remembrance.

Jo Ann and I worked very closely for a few years. She was always helpful and supportive, ready to listen and always had my back. We shared alot about work and family and I know how deeply she loved her family and they always came first in her heart. She was caring, intelligent and ever so funny! You will be missed Jo!!

Our deepest sympathies to Jo-Ann's family. Paul & Sherry Paradis

I'm so sorry to hear of Jo's passing. She was instrumental in helping me secure a position as a surg tech in the OR. We had worked together while she was a nurse in the ED and I was in admitting. She certainly was a caring and kind person. I know she will be greatly missed.

Gary, Maggie, Anna & Peter, I am so sorry for your loss! Jo-Ann was a great friend and boss. She was always there when you needed something. She babysat my kids. She watched my dog & then the dog repaid her by escaping & being chased all over Deerfield by you guys. She was always there to listen. She will be missed!

Gary, Peter, Maggie, Anna ~ I am so sad to hear of Jo-Ann's passing. My thoughts are with each of you at this time. Jo-Ann will be greatly missed. She was an amazing woman and beautiful soul.

Maggie, Anna, Peter and Gary I am very sorry to hear of Jo-Anns passing. We had so much fun with her during our years leading Girl Scouts together. She was fun, we laughed so much and I will never forget her singing "opra" as loud as she could. Good memories that I will never forget. Thinking of all of you.

Joann was an amazing woman in so many ways. We feel very luck to have had her in our family. No words can express our sympathy to her beautiful children and my cousin Gary. She will be forever in our hearts.

I went to high school with Jo-Ann. We ran track together. She was also one of the nurses who cared for my grandmother at Elliot hospital. I am forever thankful for how she treated my Grammy. Much love and sympathy to the family.