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2012
James O'Connor Obituary
Dec. 5, 1923 - Sept. 29, 2012
Resident of Paso Robles, Ca
James M. O'Connor, age 88 passed away on September 29, 2012 in Paso Robles. He was born on December 5, 1923 in San Francisco to James and Nellie O'Connor. Jim, as he was known to his many friends, served honorably in the US Navy in WWII and the Korean War. He was a dedicated 59 year member of the IBEW, working as an electrician and teaching in the electrical apprenticeship program. In his retirement years Jim volunteered with the Paso Robles police department. He met his lovely wife Marcia in Chicago, and married her on June 16, 1949. Marcia passed away in 1981. He remarried in 1984 to Diane. Jim is survived by his brother Jack O'Connor; children: Maureen (Don) Slavin, Jim (Cathy) O'Connor and Julie (Jonathan) Gleason; grandchildren: Evan (Natasha) Slavin, Aaron Slavin and Madeleine Gleason; and wife Diane. In addition to his beloved wife, Marcia, Jim was predeceased by his granddaughter, JoAnne Slavin. Jim will truly be missed by his family. We love you Dad!! Mass will be held at St. Francis Cabrini Church on Saturday, October 20 at 10am followed by a celebration of Jim's life to be held at the Gleason home from 1pm to 4pm. Email for details: [email protected].
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October 19, 2012
I only met Jim several times and was impressed with his friendly manner.
I mainly remember his mother, Aunt Nellie, who was my Grandfather's sister from the Powers side.
From reading his obituary he had a wonderful and full life and did alot in helping people.
With regrets I am unable to attend his memorial. I send my sympathy to his wife and family.
Sincerely,
Gail (Powers) Sacco (Daughter of Jack and Laura Powers from Noe Street.S.F.
Lincoln, CA.
Diane O'Connor
October 16, 2012
Prior to living in Paso Robles Jim was very active in the Holy Family Parish of San Jose. He was an eucharistic minister, a greeter and co-founder of a group called Couples in Christ. He and his second wife Diane, recently celebrated 28 wonderful years together during which they traveled in their RV all over the country and flew to Ireland to visit his parents (Ma and Da's) original family home from which Jim's Da emigrated to the United States and made his way to San Francisco.
In Paso Robles, Jim volunteered for 6 years with the Braille Workers at Trinity Lutheran Church assembling Braille Bibles for the blind of the world. His work was greatly appreciated and everyone loved his witty sense of humor. Jim also volunteered for the Paso Robles Community Patrol for four years and later, he was a courier for the Paso Robles Police Department. Forty people attended his 85th birthday during which a Sweet Adeline quartet entertained the group and sang Happy Birthday to him. The Braille workers, the Chief of Police and the Community Patrol joined the quartet in singing to him. Everyone who attended the party said it was the best party they'd been to and were looking forward to any other parties he wanted to host. Jim was loved by everyone who met him and his wonderful sense of humor and volunteerism will be missed. It was generally known that Jim was a "hell of a nice guy". And of course, I agree because I was his second wife Diane. Miss you, Jimbo.
Nancy Neubauer
October 16, 2012
Have wonderful memories of Jim and Mickey and the whole family, Jim, Maureen and Julie as we were all so close growing up. Jim will be missed by all that were graced with his presence and that surely includes the Neubauer family.
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