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James O'Connor Obituary
SHREWSBURY - James J. O'Connor, Jr., 62, of Shrewsbury, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 2, 2014 at home surrounded by his family.
James is survived by his wife of forty years, Wendy K. (Majcher) O'Connor; two sons, Patrick J. and Ryan T. O'Connor both of Shrewsbury; his parents, James J. and Grace M. (Strozina) O'Connor, Sr. of Worcester; three brothers, Donald and Paul O'Connor both of Worcester and Daniel O'Connor of Holden; two sisters, Kathleen O'Connor-West of Vermont and Margaret O'Connor of Worcester; two sisters-in-law, Robin Majcher of Oakham and Susan Sachs of Holden; many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.
James was born in Worcester and graduated from Holy Name High School. He served his country proudly in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. James worked as a sales supervisor and route driver for Nissen's Baking Company for over twenty-five years, retiring due to illness in 2004. He was a member of Saint John's Church and he was also an Eagle Scout. James was a huge Naval and World War II fanatic. He loved all movies, TV shows or documentaries that had any reference to the Navy; the military was his passion. He was also an avid sports fan.
Services for James will be held on Tuesday, May 6, 2014 from the MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation St., Worcester with a Mass at 10:00 a.m. in St. John's Church, 40 Temple St., Worcester. Burial will be held privately. A period of calling hours will be held on Monday, May 5 from 4-7 p.m. in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in honor of James can be made to: Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675. To share your thoughts and memories of James, please visit his personal guestbook at:
www.mercadantefuneral.com
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Memories and Condolences
for James O'Connor
Thomas Strozina
April 27, 2024
In loving memory of a wonderful person. Can't believe it has been ten years.
Christine Blaustein
May 29, 2014
My love goes out to all the O'Connors.
Jimmy was a great guy who always made us laugh. He will be missed by the Blausteins and all the Donovans.
Bruce LaBarge
May 13, 2014
Wendy and family. So sorry to hear about Jimmy. We had some great times together in the village. With deepest sympathy. Bruce
Thomas Strozina
May 12, 2014
Wendy and family a life gone is not lost the world is a better place for all the lives he touched. My deepest sympathy.
Tom
John Marlborough
May 6, 2014
To the O'Connor family. My sincerest condolences during this difficult time with the loss of Jimmy. It has been a very long time but I have such wonderful memories of growing up in Quinsig Village, of Quinsigamond School, Providence Jr High, St Catherine's, Fr Reilly, Mae's store, Ed's and so on and so on. May those and all of the wonderful memories of all the wonderful times you had together bring you comfort in your loss.
Sadly,
Jackie Marlborough
May 5, 2014
Wendy and family-our deepest symathies! Please know that we are here to help in any way. Love, Karen and Leo Douville
Mercadante Funeral Home & Chapel
May 4, 2014
The Mercadante Family and Staff wish to express our sincere sympathy to you. It is our hope that we may be able to make a difficult time more bearable. Please feel free to call on us at anytime as we are always available to you.
Kathy DelNegro
May 4, 2014
Dear Wendy & children. George & I are so sorry for Jimmy's passing. You all have our deepest sympathy and prayers. May God help you and all of the O'Connor family through this very sad time. Love George & Kathy DelNegro
Dr. Timothy Hoffman
May 4, 2014
Thank you for serving our country. May your family find comfort in their faith and may you Rest in Peace.
The O'Connor Family -- Jim Sr., Grace, Jim Jr., Dan, Don, Kathy, Paul, and Meg
Kathy O'Connor-West
May 4, 2014
Mary Anne Matys
May 4, 2014
Dear Wendy, Pat and Ryan,
Please know that you have my love and prayerful support during this difficult time.
Jim, Wendy, Pat and Ryan
Kathy O'Connor-West
May 4, 2014
May 4, 2014
Wendy, Patrick and Ryan,
So very sorry to hear of Jimmy's passing. A great guy will be missed by all. Keeping you in my prayers.
Trish Hendrickson
Ron Haddad
May 4, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
May 4, 2014
So sorry to hear of your loss. Blessings to you and your family. Joy Renaud (Arent).
James Walsh
May 4, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Jim and Kathy
Kathy O'Connor-West
May 4, 2014
Our hearts weep with yours over this tremendous loss. Know that our arms are wrapped around you -- always. We love you. Frank and Kathy
Larry & Judy DeFosse
May 3, 2014
You will always live in our hearts and prayers.
May 3, 2014
Wendy,Pat,and Ryan, sending you all hugs.and prays to bring you strength and peace at this sad time. Love Christine Cobain
Linda Brown
May 3, 2014
Even though I only knew you for less than 2 years, I considered you my second father. I know your in a better place right now. You will always have a special place in my heart. I love you.
Kathy O'Connor-West
May 3, 2014
"When you are sorrowful,
look in your heart
and you shall see
that in truth
you are weeping
for that which has been your delight"
Jim,
You have been --- and will continue to be --- "our delight" and forever in our hearts.
Sandy Eaton
May 3, 2014
Dear Wendy, Pat Ryan. We will always be here for. We share your broken hearts at this sad time. We both love you all. Love Sandy and Donny.
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