John Edward O'Connor

Hey Colleen,
Sorry, sounds like he had a long good ride. What more can you ask?

Chris and Tomoko and Taiga in Japan
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My dad used to take mandolin lessons from Mr. O'Connor. When I was about 8 years old, dad talked me into taking lessons too. Mr. O'Connor was my teacher for the next 7 years. He was the most patient, kindest teacher, I'll always remember my lessons with him. My dad passed away in April. I'm sure he is once again brushing up his mandolin skills with Mr. O'Connor. May your memories give you peace and help you heal. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Aunt Georgie, Colleen, Susan, Chris and Marty,
We were so sad to hear that Uncle Jack had passed away. The day he died was also my mom's birthday. I would like to believe that they are in heaven together with Aunt Isabelle...:) Our thoughts and prayers are with you. He was a special man... and holds a special place in our hearts!
We love you all.....
Lia, Mike, Mark and Lisa

Dear O'Connor Family,

My dad Jack played drums with Our Gang. He just passed away June 28th. We had alot of fun during those times our familys all getting together. Your dad so enjoyed playing music and it is a blessing that he was able to enjoy playing as long as he did. May your love and memories help through this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jeanne "Minnow" Carangelo

Dear Georgie, Colleen, Chris, Susan, and Marty,

Mario and I wish to express our deepest sympathy to each and every one of you.

Mario tells me that Colleen and Susan were his first piano students during a summer program at Maine-Endwell and this is how he met Jack. Jack also was an influence for Mario to get his ham radio license. I bet there is not a single person in the triple cities who has not enjoyed Jack's music at one time or another at a club, a wedding or a dance and he always had that signature "giggle and smile". Right now I bet he has already joined Gino, Ricco and many others who have taken their final bow and are having one heck of a jam session.

Our prayers and thoughts are with you.

Love,

Mario and Marty

Bridget and Donald O'Connor and Family,
My sincere sympathy to all the family. Dec.6th must have been a day for great men. God Bless You All.

Sincerely,
Anne Johnson

My sincere condolences to the O'connor family. I fondly remember the numerous guitar lessons that "Jack" gave me in my teens, with most of the later ones "jamming" in the basement for most of the times - How the family put up with that is beyond me, but he said that I apparently had "some" talent. He was always a happy person, and that is very hard to find these days - He will be missed.

Mrs. O, Colleen, Christine, Susan and Marty,
On behalf of my brother and sister I would like to extend our thoughts and prayers to your family during this time of loss.

Marty, be comforted by some of the great times we had, playing PDR on your front lawn with Jack as all time "P". We were better than the Giants back then.... Playing Hoops on your court and being too exuberent while shhh my Dad's giving a lesson, and my all time favorite memory was your Dad's Ace at the crow's nest!

Dear Jack's Family, Gone from us is one of the most wonderfully gifted and talented individuals I have ever known. His warm smile radiated a personality that touched the hearts of all those with whom he interacted. Jack was a very, very special person to me, and I shall forever cherish the many conversations we had as we traveled to and from the numerous "gigs" we played. He deeply loved his wife and children and all of his extended family members. Jack was a true "gentle man" who lived his life as we all should; with devotion to family, respect and tolerance for others and a healthy dose of humor to keep one's soul happy and optimistic as we take this journey called "life." Jack, oh Jack, the world is a finer place because of you. Goodbye my friend....

On behalf of my Brothers and my Sister I would like to extend our thoughts and prayers to the O'Conner family...our neighbors and friends.

Dear Georgie,Colleen,Chris,Susan, and Marty,
I'm so sorry to hear about Jack. He was one of my dad's oldest friends and he so loved playing gigs with him.I thought he was the coolest because he used to refer to other musicians as "cats" and it was a "gas". When I visited in the 90's with my dad, Jack suffered through my novice guitar rendition of "Heartache". He would be proud to know that I had my midlife crisis and got my music degree 4 years ago. So many fond childhood memories center around your family.Our prayers are with you.

To Georgie and all O'Connors;
We're proud to have known Jack and to have him as an extended part of our family through the marriage of Mark and Colleen. Jack will be missed, but good memories live on forever.
Love you all
Carol

Susan, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Our deepest sympathy to all of you in this very difficult time. What a wonderful life your dad had. You will have many memories to help heal with the loss.
Sincerely,
Dawn Marie & Bill Walker