Evelyn O'Connell

O'CONNELL - Evelyn (nee McCann) of East Setauket, formerly of Garden City, and Roslyn Heights, NY, passed peacefully at home on June 8, 2010. Loving mother of Barry (Deborah),Moira (Hugh) Malafry and Ellen Stein. Devoted grandmother of Christopher, and Jack O'Connell, Laurence and Robin Malafry and Liam (Jessica), Claire and Doreen Stein. Proud great grandmother of Katherine, and James Stein. Cherished sister of Jack, Terence, Dennis, Margaret Adelstein,Derryl Pohalski, Laurel Widmyer and predeceased by Thomas,Elizabeth Oliver, Kathleen Prep and Eileen Ceriello. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews and cousins. Evelyn immigrated to Roslyn Harbor with her parents Thomas and Elizabeth in 1926 from Glasgow, Scotland. She graduated from Roslyn High School in 1934 and was a loyal employee of New York Telephone Co. for 43 years before retiring in 1984. Evelyn was married to the late William B. O'Connell of Manhasset, NY. Reposing at the Rosln Heights Funeral Home, Inc., 75 Mineola Avenue, Roslyn Heights, Friday 2-4 & 7-9pm. Funeral Mass Saturday 10am, St. Mary's RC Church, Roslyn Harbor. In lieu of flowers donations to Hospice Care Network, Woodbury, NY would be appreciated.