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Phillip O'Connor Obituary
Highland Park - Philip L. O'Connor, Jr., 58, of Highland Park, died on Saturday, August 11, 2018 at RWJUH in New Brunswick.
Born in Perth Amboy, he grew up in Iselin & moved to Highland Park in 2012. He loved to fish and watch football, especially the Dallas Cowboys. His favorite phrase was "You Can't Hurt Steel".
He is predeceased by his parents, Philip & Anna.
He is survived by his three sisters, Eileen Parks & her husband Jimmy of Colonia, Elizabeth O'Connor & her fiancé James Herrick of White Haven, PA, & Regina LeRolland & her husband Dion of Cliffwood Beach; & 5 nieces & nephews, Michael, James, Christopher, Michelle & Regina.
A visitation will take place on Wednesday, August 15, 2018 from 4 - 6:30 pm with a Funeral Service at 6:30 pm at the Costello-Runyon Funeral Home, 1225 Green St & Cooper Ave, Iselin. Cremation will be private.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Philip's family.
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Bob Morrison
August 7, 2021
Me, Phil and Kevin Anelli
Bob Morrison
August 17, 2018
My condolences! I was away on vacation when I heard of Phil's passing....We shared a great childhood together....
Rest peacefully old friend
Jeff Moore
August 17, 2018
RIP PHIL...Ill always remember you fondly!
August 14, 2018
My sincerest condolences to your family during this time of grief. Please find comfort in the verses at Jeremiah 29: 11-13
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Costello-Runyon Funeral Home - Iselin200 Cooper Avenue (1225 Green St.), Iselin, NJ 08830
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15
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6:30 p.m.
Costello-Runyon Funeral Home - Iselin200 Cooper Avenue (1225 Green St.), Iselin, NJ 08830
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