Sean M. O'Connor

Sean M. O'Connor obituary

Sean M. O'Connor

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Sean O'Connor Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by DiChiara Funeral Home - Lodi on Aug. 23, 2025.

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Sean M. O'Connor, 68, passed away on August 15, 2025. Born in Hackensack, he was raised in Lodi and then lived in Maywood for over 20 years before settling in East Rutherford. Preceded in death by his beloved parents Edward and Frances (nee Cuttitta) O'Connor, two brothers Edward and Joseph O'Connor. Loving father of Shane and Daile O'Connor. Devoted brother of James O'Connor, MaryAnne Jones and husband Kevin and Tara Steccato. Cherished uncle of Morgan, Sean, Ryan, Emily, Amanda, Jimmy and Victoria. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Visitation on Saturday September 13, 2025 from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm with a 2:00 pm Chapel Service at Di Chiara Funeral Home, 300 Main St., Lodi. Directions/Condolences please visit www.dichiarafuneralhome.com

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Sep

13

Service

1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Di Chiara Funeral Home

300 Main St., Lodi, NJ 07644

Send Flowers

Sep

13

Service

2:00 p.m.

Di Chiara Funeral Home

300 Main St., Lodi, NJ 07644

Send Flowers

Services provided by

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