Joseph "Joe" O'Connell

Joseph "Joe" O'Connell, 60, of Chattanooga, Tennessee passed away Friday, January 31, 2025. He was born on January 3, 1965, in Bethesda, Maryland to the late Fred and Margaret O'Connell.
Surviving are his siblings: Mary Wilson (Bob), Frederick "Sudsy" O'Connell, Dan O'Connell, Margaret Walter, Philip O'Connell (Megan), and Regina O'Connell; thirteen (13) nieces and nephews as well as nine (9) great-nieces and nephews also survive.
Joe was a loving son, brother, brother-in-law, uncle, and Godfather. The most important thing in Joe's life was his family. He was a devoted Catholic and was a Pro-life advocate. Joe was a lifelong fan of WWE, music, and dancing. Also, he took an interest in politics. One of Joe's great characteristics was that he made people feel good as he always remembered their names. Joe was always up for a cheese pizza and a Sprite!
The family would like to extend special thanks to the physicians, nurses and care teams at Tennessee Oncology, Kimsey Radiation Oncology, and Erlanger Hospital. Special thanks to the wonderful care team at The Health Center at Standifer Place. They became his extended family and friends. Also, the family would like to thank Steve Christenson of St. Stephen's Parish who brought communion to Joe every Sunday and spent quality time with him.
A Funeral mass will be held Monday February 10, 2025, at 11:00 A.M. at the St Jude Catholic Church with Father Charlie Burton officiating. Interment will follow in the Chattanooga National Cemetery at 12:30 P.M.
The family will receive friends on Monday from 9:30 A.M. until 10:30 A.M. at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to the American Cancer Society www.donate.cancer.org in Joe's memory.
Arrangements entrusted to Lane Funeral Home 601 Ashland Terrace Chattanooga, TN 37415 (423) 877-3524.