Nancy Catherine O'Neill

Nancy Catherine O'Neill Born February 23, 1923; Passed December 24, 2008. Beloved wife of Richard O'Neill MD and loving mother of Richard Jr, Kevin, Kerry and Barry. She was grandmother to Hayley, Sean and Catherine O'Neill, and mother-in-law to Regina and Barbara. Nancy died peacefully in her sleep at her home in San Jose, California. Nancy was a graduate of the University of California at Berkeley and a registered nurse. She was very involved with local charities especially the O'Connor Hospital Guild where she served as a past President. She was also an active member of P.E.O., TO KOLAN and Good Group. She also was a volunteer teacher in the San Jose Unified School District. Nancy enjoyed life and her many close friends. She was an avid gardener and tennis player. Nancy and Richard were married for sixty years. They met in 1941 in Yosemite National Park when she was a hostess at Curry Village and he was a clerk at Degnan's Market. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to O'Connor Hospital Pediatrics. A celebration Mass will be held for Nancy on Friday, December 26th, at 9:30 AM, at St. Christopher's Church, 2278 Booksin Avenue, San Jose.