MARK J. O'CONNOR

O'CONNOR, Mark J. Age 66, of Cambridge, died unexpectedly at home on Thursday, April 30, 2020. He was born in Boston, son of the late Jeanne M. O'Connor of Belmont and the late Dr. James H. O'Connor of Palm Springs, CA. Mark leaves behind his son Christopher J. O'Connor of Whitefish, Montana. Mark graduated from St. Sebastian's, Georgetown University and Suffolk Law School. For many years he practiced law as a Suffolk County public defender, along with maintaining his own private law practice. He was a real Hoya and proud member of the Chimes, a very popular Georgetown University a cappella singing group. He enjoyed many alumni gatherings of the Chimes over the years. Growing up, he spent his summers at the family home on Lewis Bay in Hyannis Park. Some of his happiest times were spent at the Cape swimming, boating, sailing his catamaran and celebrating the 4th of July with Christopher, setting off fireworks on the beach at his loyal friend Paul's home. Mark or "OC" to his friends, was a big Patriots fan and would often attend the latest Super Bowl game returning home with lots of memorabilia for his family and friends. Mark's greatest legacy was his son whom he loved dearly and was enormously proud of. Mark was a hockey player in his youth so he was delighted later to attend Christopher's many hockey games. Among other things, Mark took great pride in Christopher graduating with an MBA which in turn led to their many fruitful conversations about the financial markets. Oh the places they went, the adventures and the road trips across New England they took, all of which cemented the good memories that Christopher will treasure for a lifetime. Mark had a big heart and volunteered at the Pine Street Inn. His sense of humor, generosity and good spirit will be missed by his family and friends. In addition to Christopher, Mark is survived by a sister and brother-in-law Carole and Wayne Gates, together with his nephews Michael and Matthew Gates of Natick; his sister Kimberly O'Connor Markey and husband John Markey of Belmont, together with his niece Caroline Markey Welch of Marblehead and nephew Bobby Markey of Brighton, along with his brother Craig of Assonet. Due to the current restrictions placed on all of us because of Covid-19, a celebration of Mark's life will be scheduled at a later date. Remembrances may be made online at www.stantonfuneralhome.com