Michael Patrick O’Connor

1967 - 2025

Michael Patrick O’Connor obituary, 1967-2025, South Lyon, MI

Michael Patrick O’Connor

1967 - 2025

BORN

1967

DIED

2025

Michael O’Connor Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Aug. 28, 2025.
South Lyon - Michael Patrick O'Connor, loving father and grandfather of South Lyon, Michigan died suddenly of a heart attack on Saturday August 23, 2025. Michael was born in Detroit Michigan to Michael Anthony O'Connor (deceased), and Donna Marie O'Connor (deceased). He was employed by Detroit Diesel for almost 30 years, loved the Tigers, camping, fishing, and most of all, his family and friends. Michael is survived by his loving wife, Tracy (Sopko), stepson Corey Farkas (Lisa), awesome Grandson Leonardo, son Michael, and daughter Colleen. Arrangements for a private service have been made.

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