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Michael Regan Patrick O'Connor

Michael O'Connor Obituary

MICHAEL REGAN PATRICK O'CONNOR Of Frisco, Texas, passed away on Sunday February 15th 2009 surrounded by his family. He had suffered a brain aneurism on January 7th. Born in Stamford, CT on May 2, 1953 to the late Helen and Roger O'Connor, he is survived by his wife Kathy and their son Regan Michael, his sister Ellie O'Connor Bowman and husband Larry as well as his brother Roger O'Connor and wife Ann. He was a 1978 graduate of the University of Connecticut with a Business degree. Mike had served in the U.S. Marine Corp in Okinawa, Japan. He moved to Dallas, TX in 1981 and in 1982 Mike married Kathy Pustejovsky and sealed his ties to Texas. He worked for a number of real estate companies including Pulte Homes, Centax, Legacy and Meritage Homes. An award winning real estate salesman and top producer, including sales person of the year, he owned and operated Regan Properties. A true salesman, Mike loved the art of closing the deal. A self taught guitarist, he traveled to Nashville to cut an album of songs he'd written and composed. He loved to play golf and had a passion for the sport as well as the stock market. Mike was a member of St. Jude Catholic Church in Allen, TX, where the Mass of Christian burial will be held on Saturday February 21 at 10am. The visitation will be Friday February 20 at the Charles W. Smith & Sons Funeral Home, 601 S. Tennessee Street, McKinney, Texas 75069 (972) 562-7788. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in Mike's name to the Texas Oncology Plano East, 3705 West 15th Street, Plano, Texas 75075.

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Published by The Advocate on Feb. 20, 2009.

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Kieran Mahan

February 22, 2009

Like Kathy Exnicios Durand, I grew up with Mike in Shippan in Stamford. I lived two houses away on Brightside Drive. We had great summers at the beach and tons of kids to play with. I will remember his enthusiasm for life and remember Ellie and the family in my prayers.

Kathleen Exnicios Durand

February 20, 2009

I grew up with Mike on Shippan--many summers hanging out at Oceanview, going to St. Mary's, Catholic High and UConn together. He was also a friend of my husband, Walt.I am so sorry for your loss--he will be missed. Please give my best regards to Ellie and the rest of the family.

Clint Bryson

February 19, 2009

I am honored to have known Mike. He was truly the best salesman I have ever worked with. He will be missed.

Jeff and Terri Boshka

February 19, 2009

May you feel God's presence with you and may your special memories comfort you during these difficult days. Love and Prayers.

Kimberly Moore

February 19, 2009

Mike was always smiling and by the looks of it, you would have never known he had cancer. He was such a joy to be around and work with. I admired his strength. Mike, You will truly be missed.

My thoughts are with the family.


Ex Meritage Homes employee

Tom & Patti Gawlak

February 19, 2009

You are in our prayers. We pray for you to feel God's comfort, peace, strength and love during this time.

Lisa Cope

February 19, 2009

We were devastated to hear of Michael’s passing on the Sunday last.…We know he must be with his mother and father and sister in heaven. Please know that we are thinking about you all and wish we could be there with you. Our hearts go out to the entire family, and especially to Reagan and Kathy.
Sincerely,
Lisa, Steve, Nathan Cope and also Clarke O'Connor

Kitty Gray

February 19, 2009

Our prayers and thoughts are with all the O'Connors -- we will hold our own Irish wake for Michael in St. Louis

Ellie Bowman

February 19, 2009

You have come a long way together,
You have walked in sunshine and in shadows,
You have faced life's storms and shared the rainbows,
You have climbed your mountains, dreamed your dreams, faced your fears, sung your songs and reached for the stars.
You have done it all with faith and love,
And as you journey on to find tomorrow, Go with love and always go with God.
I am so proud to have you as my brother. With love, your sister, Ellie.

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