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Daniel R. O'Connor
CRETE - Daniel R. O'Connor, age 80, longtime Crete resident formerly of Lansing born in East Chicago, Indiana. Graduate of T.F. South High School Class of 1959. Received his Bachelor's in Business from Illinois State University. United States Marine Corp Vietnam War Veteran. Member of the Veterans of Foreign War St John Post 717. Started his working career at Inland Steel then opened Abron Steel in University Park. Wife for 12 years of Ella nee Chan. Father of Kathleen "Kat" (Andy) O'Connor-Borham, Amy (Richard) Antkiewicz and Heather (Vince) Ruffolo. Step-father of Lloyd Roberts. Grandfather of Dillon, Ethan Marley Borham, Michael and Delaney Antkiewicz, Joshua, Lauren and Alison Ruffolo. Brother of Dorothy (late Robert) Follmar, Maureen (Ed) Williamson, Timothy (Bonnie) O'Connor and the late Patricia (late Walter) Jernigan. Uncle and friend of many. Info Panozzo Bros. Funeral Home, Chicago Heights 708-481-9230 and panozzobros.com. "Semper Fi"
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Theresa Wilson
June 14, 2021
Former bar tender at post 717 and always enjoyed when Dan came in for a beer or two.. May his soul Rest In Peace and eternal memory!!
Jeffrey Sarros
June 13, 2021
I´m so very sorry to hear of Dan´s passing. I have very fond memories of working with him on all the building projects. He had given us a lot of work over the years and contributed greatly to our business. And we had a lot of fun too! My thoughts and prayers for your family. God Bless.
God Bless you all.
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