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O'CONNOR--John, Jr. John "Jack" Joseph O'Connor, Jr., age 79, passed away on March 9, 2023. He was born in Brooklyn, NY and resided on Staten Island and in Barnegat, NJ. Mr. O'Connor was the Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer of the Amalgamated Bank, partnering with organized labor at the international, state and local levels. Mr. O'Connor served in the U.S. Navy on the U.S.S Essex. He served on the Executive Board of Directors of HIP and was the Director of the New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission. Mr. O'Connor was a Knight of St. Patrick, and a Centurion of the Military Archdiocese. He was a Community Mayor of New York and served on the advisory board of the St. Patrick's Home for the Aged. He was a member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, Division 4, and a recipient of the Ellis Island Medal of Honor. Mr. O'Connor was elected President of the New York City St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee in 2001 and served in that capacity for decades. John O'Connor is survived by his loving wife, Geraldine Petrella O'Connor, his two daughters, Christine O'Connor and Keri O'Connor Schirripa, his son-in-law Ben Schirripa, and his five grandchildren, Aidan, Elena, Keira, Isabella and Daniella.

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Published by New York Times on Mar. 14, 2023.

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Glenn Sansone

June 1, 2025

Soo Sorry to hear of your dad's passing. He was a one of a kind man..RIP.John Im sure that you will be missed
Freedom Figher..Warriot

Christopher O´Hara

March 26, 2023

John was an incredible friend to my parents, Richard and Dolores O´Hara and a friend and mentor to me when I was starting my legal career in the labor movement in NYC. My father and I were very sad to hear of his passing but as we talked about him for a long while , each story and memory brought big smiles to our faces. God bless John and Gerri.

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Diane McGuire

March 14, 2023

Condolences to the O´Connor family

Jack and Elie Stetch

March 14, 2023

Dear Gerry and family.
Just saw the obituary in the Times. So sorry for your loss. John was a gentleman, fun, sociable, kind and memorable. He will be missed. He was a very special perosn. Fondly, Jack Elie Stetch

Louis Petrella

March 14, 2023

To me, Jack was like a brother from the second my sister started dating him.
A low profile tough guy. Who taught me so much on how to be a good man. A big Brother,who was always ready to help or to have a good time.
Jack has been an incredible support system for the whole Petrella Family, BUT especially my Mother .
Jack would drop anything just to make Momma comfortable.
He was a brother who was extremely generous ,welcoming and loving to my own children. And will always have a special place in their hearts.
A Real Man who was accomplished, and extremely driven.
Jack has touched so many others lives and will be missed and loved forever.

Tom Canty

March 14, 2023

I will always be grateful to John he was a true mentor to me during his tenure on the Board of Directors at HIP. He was always on the side of the underdog. He had a deep understanding of how things work in both business and government. Further, he was a loving husband , father, and grandfather. I looked up to John he will be missed by all. ` When they made you brother they broke the mould `."

Lori Sherry

March 14, 2023

Our heartfelt condolences to Gerri and family. We will miss our dear friend Jack. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time. May Jack rest in peace. Lori & Mickey

Patrick Dunn

March 14, 2023

Of all Jack's incredible accomplishments, the unconditional love he shared with his wife and children was the most impressive. Jack was a giant among men who will be missed by all who had the good fortune to have ever met him. Peace and condolences to the O'Connor family and Godspeed Jack.

Barbara Bristol

March 13, 2023

Thank you for sharing Jack with us at some of our Pickleball games. I always enjoyed running into the both of you, you made a beautiful couple and I am sure you have beautiful memories of him. Prayers and hugs are being sent to you.

Rocco Fazzolari

March 11, 2023

My sincere condolences

Rocco fazzolari and family.
John was great friend and family man

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