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Patrick O'Connell Obituary

On April 27, 2025, Patrick H. O'Connell, Jr., beloved husband of the late Norma M. O'Connell (nee Schollian); devoted father of Brian K. O'Connell (Tara Mulligan) and the late Patrick John O'Connell; dear brother of Peggy Milburn and Michael Dunne; also survived by several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Friends may call at the family owned Ruck-Towson Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 York Road (at beltway exit 26) on Thursday, May 1, 2025, 2-4 & 6-8 PM, where a funeral service will be held on Friday, May 2, 2025 at 10 AM. Interment Moreland Memorial Park. Memorial contributions by check may be sent to: Towson University Foundation, Attn: Patrick John O'Connell Memorial Endowment - TUF35817, PO Box 17165, Baltimore, MD 21297-0219 or www.towson.edu/supporttu, please be sure to choose Other Scholarships from the drop-down menu and type in " Patrick John O'Connell Endowment"

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Published by Baltimore Sun on Apr. 30, 2025.

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Ruck Towson Funeral Home, Inc.

1050 York Road, Towson, MD 21204

May

1

Visitation

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Ruck Towson Funeral Home, Inc.

1050 York Road, Towson, MD 21204

May

2

Funeral service

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Ruck Towson Funeral Home, Inc.

1050 York Road, Towson, MD 21204

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