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Vincent O'Connor Obituary
Vincent P. O'Connor, of Mountain Lake, N.J., formerly of Phillipsburg, N.J., passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2013 at St. Lukes Hospital, Bethlehem.
Born January 6, 1935 in Phillipsburg, he was the son of the late Joseph O'Connor Sr. and the late Ruth Vandergrift O'Connor.
Mr. O'Connor was employed at Chubb Insurance as a life insurance agent in the Easton area. He was a graduate of Phillipsburg High School where he was a basketball standout and he was also a graduate of Rider College. He enjoyed spending time at his summer residence at Sandy Pond, Lake Ontario. Mr. O'Connor served in the US Navy.
He is survived by his former spouse, Diane Eichlin O'Connor of Macungie, Pa., and children: Vicki Ebner and husband, Jeff, of Sinking Spring; Kelly Waldron of Lebanon; Vincent M. "Corky" O'Connor and wife, Diane, of Easton; and Chris O'Connor and wife, Lori, of Bethlehem. Grandchildren are Ryan, Jesse and Kelly Ebner; Kyla Waldron; and Nicole and Meghan O'Connor.
Mr. O'Connor was predeceased by a brother, Joseph O'Connor II.
A funeral service will be held on Monday at the Finegan Funeral Home, 302 Heckman St., Phillipsburg, N.J. at 10:00 AM. There will be calling hours on Sunday at the funeral home from 3-5 PM. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the charity of one's choice. Finegan Funeral Home.
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Memories and Condolences
for Vincent O'Connor
Philip Garlick. Scottsdale AZ
July 5, 2022
Loved Vince and watching him play Basketball for Rider and TKE intramural
Team ! Rest In Peace !
rich brunetti
July 17, 2013
Vince O'Connor - a good man.
Vince's TKE fraternity brothers have asked me to send condolences to the family.
Frank Dragotta
July 14, 2013
Vince and I attended Freeman School, PHS, U.S. Navy in Philipines, roommates at Rider University for 2 years, enjoyed our places on Sandy Pond and breakfast at Hoggers. Brother Joe and Vince, both long time true friends...many stories. Frank Dragotta and Murnie.
Pamela and Martin Compeau
July 13, 2013
To the whole Oconnor family. What a delightful man your dad was. It is shocking to know we wont be seeing him up in the Sandy Pond area anymore. He will be greatly missed by all. What a great friend we have lost. Our sincerest sympathy goes out to all of you. Marty and Pam Compeau
Shelly Jacobs-Bartolacci
July 13, 2013
May memories comfort you and bring you peace during this very difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. May God bless your family.
Love, Shelly and Jim Bartolacci and Family
July 12, 2013
To the whole O'Connor family: Rob and I will miss seeing Vince coming and going this winter. Another loss for Lewis Lane, Mt. Lake, NJ Alice Bechok
Andrew Chanda
July 12, 2013
We will very much miss 'V.O.' - a long friendship with lots of laughs both at Mt. Lake and Sandy Pond. Sincere condolences to his family, Butch and Jenny Chanda
ed budd
July 12, 2013
i worked with vince as his manager in allentown in 1986-1987. also lived in rosehill hgts and delivered papers to his home on stelko ave. one great guy . never heard him speak an ill word to anyone. he surely will be missed by all who knew him.
Eve "Pippi" Houseknecht
July 12, 2013
Lafayette friends of Kelly and Vicki are keeping the O'Connor family in our thoughts and prayers.
Sue Deaven
July 12, 2013
Kelly, I never met your dad but he had to have been a wonderful man to have fathered a wonderful daughter like you. My heartfelt prayers and sympathy go out to you and your family. May God grant you special grace during this difficult time.
Kathy Sampson
July 12, 2013
So sorry for your loss
July 12, 2013
I am so, sorry. Vincent, Joey and I always played together when we were small. Cousin Mary E Betz,Sweeney, Lane.
Linda and Rich Rasely
July 12, 2013
Vince will be sadly missed, he was a very nice friend.
July 12, 2013
I only knew Vince for maybe the last 15 years but such a nice gentlemen. He will be missed.
Linda and Rich Rasely
Belvidere, NJ
July 12, 2013
Thoughts and prayers, Kelly and family during this most difficult time.
Hal Barrett
July 12, 2013
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