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Thomas O'Connor Obituary
09/18/1953 - 07/19/2022
Thomas Michael O'Connor, Houston based-Chemical Engineer and Philanthropist, passed from this life on July 19th, 2022 at the age of 68.
Michael was born in Dennison, TX, on September 18, 1953 to Beverly and Thomas M. O'Connor. He attended the Missouri University of Science and Technology and later founded the Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station's Mary Kay O'Connor Process Safety Center at Texas A&M University in 1995.
He devoted his life to research, education and process safety in engineering while also enjoying his passion for travel and photography.
Michael is survived by his mother Beverly O'Connor of Austin, sister Anita Loraine Moulder of Austin, and nephews Brian, Daniel and Sean Poolman of Austin.
A special thanks to the doctors at Methodist Hospital that attended to Michael and his ongoing arrhythmia over the years. Michael was an organ donor and his gift will give the gift of life to others in need.
Services for Michael will be held at Forest Park Lawndale located at 6900 Lawndale St, Houston, TX 77023, Sunday September 11th at 10a.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Mary Kay O'Connor Process Safety Center can be made in Michael's memory. The center can be contacted directly at:
Mary Kay O'Connor Process Safety Center, Room 200, Jack E. Brown Building, Texas A&M University, 3122 TAMU, College Station, TX 77843-3122 E-mail: [email protected]
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Beth McCain
September 10, 2022
I was very sad when hearing of Mike´s passing. He was a very kind and generous man. I worked for Mike for over 20 years and had great respect for him, both as a boss and a friend. He will be missed. My condolences to his family.
Mike Lacey
August 29, 2022
So sorry to hear of Mike's passing. I was a fellow patron with Mike at the Doghouse Tavern. One of the first establishments opened in the new at the time MidTown part of Houston. I would stop in after my YMCA job Downtown. My thoughts are with Mike and his friends and family are in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless everyone. Best regards,. Michael Lacey.
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