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Michael C. O'Connor, 83, of East Bridgewater, MA, formerly of Rockland, MA, passed away on July 19, 2025 surrounded by family at South Shore Hospital after a short illness.
Michael was a graduate of Rockland High School and Bridgewater State University and spent 38 years teaching mathematics in Rockland, Plymouth, and Carver before retiring in 2001. He also worked part-time in a landscaping business for many years.
His greatest joy was spending time with his family and being a supporter of his granddaughters' volleyball, softball, and marching band activities. He loved playing golf and spending time with his wife in Florida and cruising together. He was an avid Red Sox and Patriots fan, and couldn't pass up a words with friend's challenge. He kept brain sharp with Sudoku and Kakuro.
Michael is survived by his loving wife of 55 years Sandra (Zacchini); daughter, Terri O'Connor and her husband Noel Keen; daughter, Lynn (O'Connor) Berman; granddaughters, Lily and Violet Berman; grandson, Lucca Keen and several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his parents, Marguerite (Easton) Casey and Lawrence O'Connor, and his three sisters Lucille (O'Connor) Cullinan, Meredith (O'Connor) Anctil and Linda (O'Connor) St. Pierre.
He will be missed by all who knew him, taught with him, and enjoyed him as a teacher.
There will be a celebration of Michael's life on July 27th at 4:00 pm at Meadow Brook Restaurant in Hanson. The burial will be private.
Donations in his name may be made to the Rockland Education Foundation.
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Marie Donnelly
August 16, 2025
To Sandy, I am sorry to hear about your loss of Michael. It must be
So difficult after all these years of being in love. He had a wonderful
Life with you and the family. I knew him only from RHS. You knew
Then he was the man for you. And, God bless, he knew too!nn
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Kathie O´Brien Ellis
July 26, 2025
Dear Family, sincere sympathy in the loss of Michael´s passing. He was a great classmate & friend who sat behind me 4 yrs of high school, alphabetical seating. Michael will be missed by class.of 1960. Keep special memories close in heart.
Kathie O´Brien Ellis
2A Meeting House Ln
Hanson Ma
Carol Caolo
July 22, 2025
So saddened by Michael´s passing. He was a great man. Dave & I enjoyed his company greatly. Our thoughts and prayers go with him and to Sandra and their children.
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