Veronica O’Connell

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Veronica O’Connell

Veronica O’Connell Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Cappetta’s West Suburban Funeral Home & Cremation Services - Westmont on Feb. 7, 2025.

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Veronica O'Connell (Tunney) passed away on February 2, 2025, in Naperville, Illinois. Born on December 3, 1938, in Balla, County Mayo, Ireland. She lived a long and full life marked by resilience and devotion to family. She was a long-time resident of Bolingbrook, IL where she built a community over several decades. Her many friends, along with family, will miss her dearly.
Veronica was predeceased by her beloved husband, Edward O'Connell; their granddaughter, Simone O'Connell; her parents, James and Bridget Tunney; and her siblings Winnie May, Kathleen, Teresa, Peggy, Bridie, Nancy, Pat, and Jim. She is survived by her loving sister Lena Woolley (née Tunney), great-grandson Aiden O'Connell, sister-in-law Margaret Tunney and many nieces and nephews who will cherish her memory.
May her memory bring comfort to those who knew and loved her.
A Memorial Mass will be held on Saturday March 8, 2025 at 12 P.M. at St. Dominic Church 440 E. Briarcliff, Bolingbrook, with a visitation preceding the Mass at 11:30 A.M. Arrangements entrusted to Cappetta's West Suburban Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Westmont. Info 630-852-8000 or westsuburbanfh.com
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Loyola Medicine Burn Unit c/o Office of Philanthropy 2160 S, First Ave., Maywood, IL 60153
VISITATION: March 8, 2025
Day: Saturday
Time: 11:30 A.M.
Location: St. Dominic Catholic Church 440 E. Briarcliff Bolingbrook, IL
FUNERAL MASS: March 8, 2025
Day: Saturday
Time: 12 P.M.
Location: St. Dominic Catholic Church 440 E. Briarcliff Bolingbrook, IL

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February 7, 2025

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February 7, 2025

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February 7, 2025

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Tina Oomens

February 7, 2025

To Vera´s family I am so sorry to hear and praying for you all. You guys are in my thoughts and prayers. Vera was like another grandma to me. She was wonderful and caring. Always smiling and happy.

Tina Oomens

February 7, 2025

My first memory was meeting her at Simone´s graduation party a long time ago. She´s a wonderful woman and I am going to miss her so much!! Simone and her used to come visit me at my old job! I am going to miss her smile and her heart of gold!!

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