Reverend John R. Connor

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John Connor Obituary

Name: Calling hours for Reverend John R. Connor
Start: 2016-12-02T20:00:00.000Z
End: 2016-12-03T00:00:00.000Z
Location: Our Lady of Good Counsel Church

Reverend John R. Connor

AGE: 78 • Bayville

The Reverend John F. Connor, 78, of Bayville, died on Monday, November 28, 2016. Father Connor was born in the Bronx, NY, raised in Yonkers, before moving to Rutherford, NJ where he lived with his family until 1958 when he entered the Immaculate Conception Seminary( Darlington) of Mahwah, NJ. On May 23, 1964, he was ordained at the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Newark. Father began his ministry as Parochial Vicar of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Maplewood for 7 years until 1971. He was appointed as Chaplain for the Rutgers Newman Center in addition to Ramapo College in the Office of Campus Ministry, where he served until 1982. While in residence at Sacred Heart Church, Lyndhurst, Father was a dedicated member and staff judge of the Metropolitan Tribunal, ministering to the faithful of Archdiocese of Newark from 1982 until his retirement in 2009. From 1994 to 1996, he served as Pastor of St. Cecelia Church, Kearny and later assisted at St. Anthony's Church, Newark and St. Luke's Church, HoHoKus. Selflessly, he served the Archdiocese of Newark and in 2014, Father John F. Connor celebrated his Jubilee. He was in residence at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church from 2009 until moving to Bayville in 2012. Father John is predeceased by his parents, John R. and Lillian A (nee McKenna) Connor and his brother, William G. Connor. He is survived by his brothers, Robert and Richard Connor. by his sister-in-law, Carole Connor, his nephew, Brian Connor and niece, Kristin Connor Bailey.

Family and friends will be received Friday, December 2, 2016 at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, 654 Summer Avenue, Newark from 3-7 PM with a 7:30PM Prayer Service. Saturday visiting from 9AM - 10AM followed by A Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30AM. Interment, Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington. Arrangements by Nazare Memorial Home,. Inc., Lyndhurst, New Jersey. Please visit us at www.nazarefuneralhome.com.

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Published by Asbury Park Press on Dec. 1, 2016.

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john kelly

May 17, 2017

Fr..John F.Conner..a great guy,told good jokes,all were well told He was a Sophia Loren fan.I got to know him in the mid 1960 s.He was there when my Dad passed.His sermons had a theme....keep growing. I lost touch ,but never forgot especially .during my own difficult times.He drove a Volvo,and liked a taste of the Old Sod.,but never got sloppy....He helped many ....Eddie Hosie...He is a cool guy...I'm a better person for having known Him

Lorraine Leonard/Tooker

December 8, 2016

We remember Fr. Connor from Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Maplewood. My mother, brother and I worked at Bingo every Wednesday night, and Fr. Connor was there to make sure things ran smoothly. The 60s were turbulent times for the Catholic Church in general, but Father remained a good and faithful servant. We were sorry to see him leave for another assignment. He was gone from IHM but not forgotten. Rest in peace, Father.

Marjon Weber

December 5, 2016

Our sincere condolences to the family.

My husband and I were always happy when Fr. Jack said mass and gave the homily. His amazing insight, worldly wisdom, and deep knowledge of theology and the 'human condition' of our world were so refreshing when he spoke to us from the pulpit. He will be greatly missed at St. Barnabas.

Drew and Marjon Weber

Jim

December 3, 2016

Father John ..your heart felt homilies were my favorites..I will miss them and you at St. Barnabas ...God Bles You and your family

Alberto Moreira

December 3, 2016

R.I.P Father Connor, I remember you on My Church St. Cecilia's Church of Kearny and very dedicated Priest. my Condolences to the Family and friends I keep you and family in my prayers.

Kathleen Ward

December 2, 2016

Father Jack, my cousin on my Mom, MaryJane Nunn's side of the family, was a wonderful support to me and my son during a challenging time in my religious life. Although I did not see him often, I loved him and valued his counsel. I will miss him.

December 2, 2016

A very special priest, and cousin. Very dedicated to his extended family. He is in the arms of his Lord for his reward.
The Nunn family

Salvatore Ciccone

December 1, 2016

Reverend John F. Connor was a very close family friend, many times he would come over to our house on Headley Terrace in Irvington NJ for dinner. His close friends called him Jack, he was our priest at Immaculate Heart of Mary in Maplewood. I spent much time at his home in Bayville NJ fishing and boating. He will truly be missed. I will keep you in my prayers. Rest in Peace
Father Connor.

December 1, 2016

I loved Fr. John. He was one of my favorite priests at St. Barnabas, and I loved his stories during the homily. He really loved his family, as he was always telling stories about them. He will truly be missed. Fr. John, thank you. May you truly rest in peace.
The Pitts Family

December 1, 2016

Jack Conner was a classmate at seminary. An extremely brilliant person and faithful priest. I definitely will remember Jack at Holy Mass prayers. May he see Our Lord face to face and receive the crown of glory for the 52 years he served God's people as a priest of Jesus Christ. Rest in peace dear friend.
Rev. Gene Marcone
Manahawkin, NJ

Ned McGlynn

December 1, 2016

I remember Father Connor from his 1st assignment @ Maplewood, when I was a teen. Tumultuous times for The Church... with priests leaving in droves. I recall my impression that he was a good man & good priest. Thanks for "staying the course... for running your race". RIP Father Connor.

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