John Joseph O'Connor
John Joseph O'Connor
Obituary
Guest Book
John O'Connor Obituary
John Joseph O'Connor, 83, a 50-year resident of Linthicum who recent ly moved to Fairfax, Va., died Feb. 18 at his daughter's home in Annandale, Va., after a short battle with leukemia.
Born Nov. 4, 1926, in Beaver Falls, Pa., he was a graduate of Duquesne University and had a Master's of Education degree from Towson State University. John was a U.S. Army PFC WWII veteran in the Asiatic-Pacific Theatre.
He retired after over 30 years as a Baltimore County high school history teacher at Towson High School, and lacrosse, track and tennis coach. He was a charter member of St. Philip Neri Catholic Church, Linthicum and served as a lector and zealous member of the Right-to-Life Committee. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Gretta Healey O'Connor; twin daughters, Ellen Horne and husband Tripp of Annandale, Va., and Karen Nesbitt and husband Marty of Easton, Pa.; five grandchildren, Charles and Claire Horne, and Lauren, Martin and Jack Nesbitt; a brother, Walter O'Connor of Marietta, Ohio; and a sister, Rose Marie O'Connor of Brattleboro, Vt.
Funeral will take place Saturday, Feb 27 from Brennan & Brennan Funeral Home, Carbondale, Pa., with Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, Carbondale.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
2 Entries
tricia collins
February 24, 2010
Hi this is tricia from giant his local grocery store and pharmacy for many of years for him and mrs gretta.. Im so lost for words.. He was a very kind man with a great sense of humor .. He will be greatly missed.. Your family is in my prayers
How you can show support
Send flowers
Consider sending flowers.
Add photos
Share their life with photo memories.
Plant trees
Honor them by planting trees in their memory.
Follow this page
Get email updates whenever changes are made.
Donate in Memory
Make a donation in memory of your loved one.
Share this page
Invite other friends and family to visit the page.
Bob Wise
February 22, 2010
Gretta, Karen & Marty and Ellen & Tripp, So sorry to hear of Jack's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Bob Wise
Showing 1 - 2 of 2 results
Make a Donation
in John O'Connor's name
How to support John's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreWays to honor John O'Connor's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
