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Please in lieu of flowers all donations can be made to New England Center and Home for Veterans 17 Court Street Boston, Ma 02108.
Daniel J. O'Connell of Hyde Park, formerly of Dorchester passed peacefully on May 9, 2025 surrounded by his loving family at the age of 64. Former husband of Theresa (Kruzona) Prusik and Lisa (Giddings) O'Connell. Son of the late Francis O'Connell and Joan O'Connell McGonagle. Devoted father of Daniel O'Connell and his wife Kaitlin of Arlington, Shane O'Connell of West Roxbury, and Sean O'Connell of Hyde Park. Cherished brother of the late Thomas O'Connell and his surviving wife Denise. Loving "Papa" of Benny and also survived by many loving aunts, uncles, cousins, and close friends.
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Betty Kelly
June 6, 2025
So sorry to hear about Danny. He always had a smile & just a great guy. May he R.I.P. with his loving mother
Paul Kruzona
May 14, 2025
One of the most loyal,,,kind, giving, FUNNIEST, guys I kn÷w, when I was a kid in hyde park,,,rest in peace, bro,,,see you in heaven!!
Joe Kirylo
May 14, 2025
Danny,Shane and Sean my heart goes out to you. Your dad worried about you. He always wanted the best for you. You are all different but he was proud of having three sons. He took joy in all the accomplishments you achieved whether small or large. His heart was filled to the brim with love for each one of you.
One seldom comes across a guy like your dad. He was as tough as they come. he was honest, generous and kind. He was a great provider, a funny storyteller who had a knack for comforting people when they most needed it.
Your dad never took credit for all the good he did. He never banged his own drum. He spent over two decades in the union helping hundreds of members. As president he grew the treasury to close to two million dollars, unheard of.
When the Twin Towers were blown up by the terrorists on 9/11 your dad put his boots on and drove to ground zero and worked for a week in the pit.
That's the kind of guy he was, smart, dedicated and most of all loving. In time your grief will fade and the good memories will put a smile on your face.
We all loved him,
Joe Kirylo
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Paul Leahy
May 13, 2025
Danny, loved ya lots my Brother! Known you 50 years and NEVER heard a single person have a single negative thing to say about you. You truly are one of the good ones. Rest in piece with Tommy and my thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family. This one really hurts. Love,..,,. Righty and my entire family to you and yours.
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