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John Patrick O'Connell Jr.

1941 - 2015

John Patrick O'Connell Jr. obituary, 1941-2015, Saint Louis, MO

BORN

1941

DIED

2015

FUNERAL HOME

Hoffmeister Colonial Mortuary

6464 Chippewa Street

Saint Louis, Missouri

John O'Connell Obituary

O'Connell, John Patrick, Jr. fortified with the sacraments of Holy Mother Church on December 9, 2015. Dear husband of Dolores O'Connell (nee Hefele); dear father of Denise (Tom) Turner and Laura O'Connell; dear brother of James J. O'Connell, dear grandfather of Meaghan, Rachael, Morrighan, Brenna, and Tommy. Dear brother-in-law, uncle, great-uncle, and cousin. He is predeceased by his father, John P. O'Connell, Sr; and his mother, Josephine O'Connell (nee Nerviani), sister-in-law Marion O'Connell and grandson Matthew O'Connell. Services: Visitation is on Monday, December 14, 2015 from 4:00 pm 8:00 pm at Hoffmeister Funeral Home, 6464 Chippewa St, St Louis, MO 63109. A mass is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 15, 2015 at St. Dominic Savio Catholic Church, Affton, MO followed by interment at Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family requests that you make a donation to either the St. Vincent DePaul Society or the Family Center. Messages of condolence may be left at www.hoffmeistercolonial.com

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Published by St. Louis Post-Dispatch on Dec. 13, 2015.

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Diana Perdue

January 24, 2016

Dolores, you and John were great travel companions. I am so sorry.
Stay strong.

Diana

Mary Therese Cole

December 20, 2015

Denise so sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. I have such found memories of him working in the garage while we ran around in high school. Will say some extra prayers for you, your mom and Laura. God Bless you.
Mary Therese Benden Cole

Marty Richter

December 14, 2015

Condolences to Denise, Dolores and the entire family from Marty and Cynthia Richter. We're keeping you in our thoughts.

December 13, 2015

DEAR DOLORES , SO SOORY FOR YOUR LOSS PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. GERI SCHOOK

Mary jo Barry

December 13, 2015

Delores, praying for you and your family at this difficult time. Peace be with you!

Jan Crites

December 11, 2015

Delores,
I'm so sorry about your loss and know you are overwhelmed with sadness. I feel fortunate to have had the opportunity to meet John. He was a role model for kindness and generosity. My thoughts are with you and your family

December 11, 2015

Dolores and Girls
So very sorry for your great loss remembering old times with great memories to hold on to may God bless you all.
love Tina Hefele

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Dec

14

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Hoffmeister Colonial Mortuary

6464 Chippewa Street, Saint Louis, MO 63109

Dec

15

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

St. Dominic Savio Catholic Church

Affton, MO

Dec

15

Interment

Resurrection Cemetery

MO

Funeral services provided by:

Hoffmeister Colonial Mortuary

6464 Chippewa Street, Saint Louis, MO 63109

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