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Daniel Anthony O'Connor

FUNERAL HOME

Chapel of Flowers Funeral Home - San Jose

900 South Second Street

San Jose, California

Daniel O'Connor Obituary

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Daniel Anthony O'Connor

In San Jose, CA March 22, 2007. Beloved husband of Madeline O'Connor. Loving father of Michael, Kathy, Kevin, Eileen, Mark, Robert and the late Steven. Adoring grandfather of eight. Dear brother of Peggy and Rose. A long time friend of Bill W. A native of San Francisco Aged 67 years.Memorial services will be held on Tuesday, March 27, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. at Chapel of Flowers, 900 S. 2nd St., San Jose.

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Published by San Jose Mercury News on Mar. 25, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Daniel O'Connor

24 Entries

Deanna Statham Crowley

March 19, 2025

I miss you! Thankfully I know I'll see you again someday! And I'll hear...."Deeeeeeannnna!!" Your sense of humor, your love and your acceptance. Thank you Danny.

Deanna S.C.

March 19, 2024

I still think of you often! I know you're definitely in The Big Meeting in the Sky like you used to mention talking about others and someday I will see you there! What a party we're going to have! Love you and miss you!

Bill Lawrence

March 7, 2017

was one of those people that could sincerely and genuinely talk to my heart God Bless Danny O,

Trudy Kilian

April 15, 2007

Sorry to hear of Danny's passing. He had a big heart and was a charismatic guy. He was a mainstay of the San Jose Alano Club and helped many. My condolencese to Madeleine and the rest of the O'Connor clan.

Robert Quelch

March 27, 2007

Dan O you will be missed and so will your experience strenth and hope. I will have missed your smile and laugh since moving to Reno. My heart and thoughts are with Dannys family. I have some pictures at home that I will scan and put on this page later for family and friends to view. Mr O'Connor your constant presance in AA will be missed. Love ya Robert Quelch

Vitola Patti

March 27, 2007

I send my condolences to Dannys family.....I do share in your lose.. Danny was there for the beginning of my AA journey and touched my heart, and reminded me about who I was and how to keep what I wanted and had....God Bless you Danny, and I shall continue to think of you and all I learned from you......Patti Vitola

Allen -Ray Balderas

March 27, 2007

Madeline & family,

My thought and prayers are with you at this difficult time. I will always remember fond memories of Mr. O’Connor. We are all blessed to have had him as a part of our lives.

May the love and memories help you through your time of loss.

Deanna Statham

March 27, 2007

Madeline, Michael, Kathy, Kevin, Eileen, Mark and Robert: You are all in my thoughts and prayers. I love you guys.
I will really miss you Danny. The love you showed me I will always remember and be grateful for. Someday I'll be seeing you again at "The Big Meeting in the Sky." Thank you for your friendship and for everything you passed onto me.

Elena Rivera West

March 27, 2007

God Bless Madeline and all the kids at this time of mourning. I love Danny and his family they have special memories in my heart. If any of you need anything let us know.

Roland and Anna Balderas

March 26, 2007

I'm sadden to hear the passing of Dan. My deepest sympathy to Madeline, Michael, Kevin, Cathy, Eileen, Mark, and Robert. Dan was not only a good (former) neighbor, but close friend and extended family.

Geoff and Linda Ogilvie

March 26, 2007

Our deepest sympathy goes out to the O'connor family. We were very fond of Danny and sorry to hear about his passing.

Bernadette Proulx

March 26, 2007

My condolences to the O'Connor family.

Danny was one of those people you meet and can't forget.

Maryann Sears

March 26, 2007

Danny will be missed by many people. He taught me some valuable things. One time when I was suffering from a broken relationship, he told me "if the worst you get out of life is a broken heart then you are truly over paid." He taught me that there are worse things that can happen to people and he gave me the hope to recover. Thanks Danny....

John H.

March 26, 2007

When I would hear Danny share about how he always asked God to help him "not take nothin' and to take care of the Kid", he would remind me of how very simple life should be. He gave me a medallion once (an 11 year one, I believe) and I will always be indebted to him, not for the gift, but because of what was behind the gift. The love of one tongue chewing, babbling idiot to another. All of us in recovery are indebted to him. And as Dr. Bob has said and I'm sure Danny would concur, the way to repay that debt is to pass on what so freely has been given to us. Danny did it as well as anyone ever had. Peace to his family and I hope they let him play first base and bat 4th in the lineup. He deserves another shot at the "bigs".

Sonia Balderas-Serrano

March 25, 2007

My deepest condolences to the family of Dan O’Connor. I vaguely remember Mr. O’Connor since I was still a young child when his family moved. The last few hours I’ve heard many stories about the man who passed away. How he was well liked, respected, and a loving father and husband. But mostly how he was a good family friend & neighboor he was. Hearing these stories from my own family with smiles on their faces tells me that he had a great impact on them. He sounded more like extended family. I could only imagine how good of a man he was.

Although it is a great loss that Mr. O’Connor has passed the memories & thoughts of him will continue.

Dan & Gloria Balderas

March 25, 2007

Dan O'Connor was not only our next door neighboor, but a family friend. I have many fond memories of him.

Our deepest sympathy to the O'Connor family.

Nora Balderas

March 25, 2007

My condeolences to the O'Connor family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Dan was a caring neighboor who always had a helping hand. He will be missed.

Gayle Larson ( formerly Hunt)

March 25, 2007

To the Family of Danny O.,

As Danny used to so fondly say, The Book, The Power and the People.

May you find peace in this time of loss. Danny was an inspiratioon to many along the path.

His spirit will live on forever.....

Blessings, Gayle Larson (formerly Hunt)

Don Zonic

March 25, 2007

God has shown great favor to the many that had a chance to know Danny O'Connor. I learned much about being a man following his examples of transparent truth, honesty and humility. This mans earthly legacy will live for a very long time. I will never forget how much in awe he was daily of the awesome gift of God's life changing power. Much love in prayer to Moms and the family. A new glorified body for the man... because of Jesus!

Al Bennett

March 25, 2007

Adios Danny O... We sure came a long, long way from The Alano Club East. I still remember Poz introducing you, and you wearing that rope for a belt. We were a mess for sure.

My condolence's to Madeline and the rest of the family, he will be missed.

peace and love to all

Cece Garrison

March 25, 2007

Danny O was an inspiration to me. I will miss you, Danny. My condolences to the family.

Beverly Balderas-Serrano

March 25, 2007

Madeline, Michael, Kathy, Kevin, Eileen, Mark, and Robert:
My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. I am deeply saddened to hear of Dan's passing.

My memory of him is of a jolly and kind man, with a big heart. He was always ready to provide a helping hand and always took the time for a chat.

Shirley Balderas

March 25, 2007

I was sorry to read the passing of Mr.O'Connor. I remember Mr. O'Connor and his family when we were neighbors in Sunnyvale. Even though several years have passed, I remember how Mr. O'Connor and his family were so very helpful and friendly when my father passed away in 1974. Mr.O'Connor and his family were great neighbors. They made my childhoood very memorable.
With deepest sympathy,
Shirley(Balderas)Torres and Family

Joy (Balderas) Samoranos

March 25, 2007

Dan O'Connor had been our neighbor in Sunnyvale for many years. He was a very caring and gentle man. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.

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