Joseph Sterling O'Connor

Joseph Sterling O'Connor

Joseph O'Connor Obituary

Published by Philadelphia Inquirer/Philadelphia Daily News on Dec. 22, 2007.
O'CONNOR


JOSEPH STERLING 46, of Sea Isle City passed away Thursday, December 20, 2007 at his home surrounded by his loving family and friends. Joe lived a full and wonderful life in his home town of Sea Isle City. He was president and owner of O'Connor Landscaping, Inc., a vibrant business he built from the ground up. He was also a integral part of the Sea Isle City Fire Company since 1993, an active member of St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church and enjoyed good friends and good times as a member of The Yacht Club of Sea Isle City. Joe was an avid surfer who lived for the waves here, there and everywhere. He will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and all those whose lives he has touched. He is survived by his best friend and dedicated wife of 20 years, Louise Claire, his loyal sister Lisa Burks of Omaha, Nebraska, his mother-in-law Louise Raffa, his nieces: Megan Burks and Ashley Raffa; nephews: John Burks and Dominic Raffa; also his in laws Donna and Jim Schirmuhly, Paul and Janice Raffa, Eugene and Cathy Raffa. He is predeceased by his faithful dog, Gordy, his parents, brother-in-law J.D. Burks and his niece Tina Schirmuhly. Friends may call Wednesday evening from 6 P.M. until 9 P.M. and Thursday morning from 9 A.M. until 11 A.M. at THE GODFREY FUNERAL HOME OF PALERMO, 644 South Shore Road, Palermo, NJ. A memorial mass will be offered Thursday morning at 12 noon from St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, 4308 Landis Avenue, Sea Isle City, NJ. A wreath ceremony will follow at 47th Street and the beach, Sea Isle City. The family suggests those who desire send memorial contributions to either the Joe O'Connor "Pay it Forward" Foundation, c/o First Bank of Sea Isle City, 4301 Landis Avenue, Sea Isle City, NJ, 08243 which will provide young men and women, who exhibit Joe's work ethic and drive, a head start in forming their future of Sea Isle City Volunteer Fire Department, JFK Blvd., Sea Isle City, NJ 08243

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January 14, 2008

Mary Kay & Robert Banks posted to the memorial.

January 2, 2008

Anne and Glen Grabowski posted to the memorial.

December 27, 2007

Nicholas Miller & Diane Bogan posted to the memorial.

Mary Kay & Robert Banks

January 14, 2008

Louise,
We are very sorry to hear about your husband Joe. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

Anne and Glen Grabowski

January 2, 2008

Louise Claire,

Joe was a wonderful and kind man. My prayers are with you. I can only imagine what it is like to lose your bestfriend. Keep your memories alive and count on the ones that love you.

Nicholas Miller & Diane Bogan

December 27, 2007

Louise, we are so sorry to hear of your loss. Although we haven't had any contact since moving out of Sea Isle, you and Joe were always in our thoughts. Nick enjoyed spending time with Joe, especially when he let him drive his backhoe and any time he wasn't with you at "My School". God bless you and your family through this trying time.

SHARON HOLT

December 27, 2007

LOUISE, MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU, JOE WAS A GREAT GUY. WE WILL ALL MISS HIM DEEPLY.

Ruth Zellefrow

December 27, 2007

Dear Louise Claire....Dawn just told me of your loss. I am sorry for all of you. Memories are a gift
from God that death cannot erase.
Remembering your family's kindness to Dawn years ago! God Bless! Ruth Zellefrow

Dawn Zellefrow

December 27, 2007

Dear Louise,
Ele called last night and told me about Joe's passing. I am so sorry for your loss. You and Joe are a reminder to us all of what a marriage should be. Let your family and friends be here for you at this time. I wish I was there for you. My prayers are with you. Love, Dawn & Bria

Harry Haberman

December 26, 2007

Louise
My condolence and prayers are with you.My family and I have been praying for a healing for Joe, I guess God wanted him more, maybe to do some landscaping. I got to know Joe pretty good over the years seeing him at various trade shows and on the streets working. He was a great guy and I will never forget his work ethic and integrity. Sea Isle City will not be the same without him. If there is anything I can do call me.

Paul & Barbara Stein

December 26, 2007

Louise,
We are deeply sorry for your loss and will keep you in our prayers.

God Bless you.

Charles Scally

December 26, 2007

Dear Louise,
I was sorry to hear of Joe's passing. You are still in my prayers. I followed every Care Page. Your strength has been an inspiration to me. Joe's good attitude can only be considered magnificent. Your cousin, Charlie

Debbie Lentz

December 24, 2007

Dear Louise,
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of Joe. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family as you try to cope through this difficult time. Debbie,Greg, Grace and Matt

Kevin Cochard

December 24, 2007

Dear Louise Joe was a good man and a very good freind growing up in Sea Isle City my family and myself feel for your loss.The Cochard Family he will be missed!!!

Mike, Marie, Michael and Allie Vergilio

December 24, 2007

Louise,We are so sorry for your loss. Joe lived like there was no tomorrow and each day like his first, taking everything in and enjoying each piece of it. Our prayer and thoughts are with you.
God needed and angel, and Joe has received his wings.

William LaRosa

December 24, 2007

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Florence LaRosa

December 24, 2007

Dear Louise Claire,
Our Heart and Prayers are with you at this sad time. Sorry for your loss. May you get through this with the Grace of God.
Love,
Florence LaRosa
and Family

Lisa Mullings

December 23, 2007

I saw you....I saw hope,
I spoke to you...I heard truth,
I knew you....I now know strength,
I thank you for touching my life.

Kathy Walters

December 23, 2007

Joe was absolutely a terrific guy. I'll miss seeing him on the mower every week! My deepest sympathy and prayers go out to you Louise.

David Field

December 23, 2007

May you find the perfect wave!

Elizabeth Kane

December 22, 2007

I am so sorry to hear this sad news. I just knew Joe from seeing him around town. I couldn't help but tell him that he was the hardest working man in Sea Isle. And he was. God rest his soul.

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