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Jeanne O'Connell Obituary
MURRAY HILL, N.J. — Mrs. Jeanne A. (McCarthy) O'Connell, of Murray Hill, N.J., formerly of Wilkes-Barre, died on Jan. 1, 2017, at Morristown Medical Center, at the age of 88.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the visitation from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 5, at the Paul Ippolito Berkeley Memorial, 646 Springfield Ave., Berkeley Heights. A Mass will be offered at 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 6, in Our Lady of Peace Church, 111 South St., New Providence, N.J. Interment will follow at St. Teresa's Cemetery, Passaic Ave., Summit, N.J. Please visit www.ippolitofuneralhomes.com for additional information and to send condolences.
Mrs. O'Connell was born in Plymouth and graduated from Mercy Hospital School of Nursing as a registered nurse. She attended St. John's University. She was employed at Maimonides Hospital, Brooklyn, N.Y.; James Ewing Cancer Research Hospital; and worked as an industrial nurse for Standard Vacuum Oil Company and Overlook Hospital, Summit, N.J.
She was a member of the Rosary and Altar Society of Our Lady of Peace, Fortnightly Club, Towne Club and the Association of Industrial Nurses. She was also a member of the Board of Health in New Providence, N.J.
Mrs. O'Connell resided in Murray Hill, N.J., since 1965. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, John F. O'Connell Esq.; their children: Mary Ellen Sokoloff (Robert), John F. O'Connell Jr., Elizabeth Cherpinsky (Mike), Carol O'Connell (deceased), Michael O'Connell (Cathy) and Julie O'Connell; her sister, Margie Dixon; and sisters-in-law, Sr. Ellen O'Connell, S.C., and Sr. Anne O'Connell, S.C.; her grandchildren, Dustin Sokoloff (Lauren), Randy Sokoloff (Alyssa), Dylan Sokoloff, Vincent Vecchio, Jacqueline Sokoloff, Sarah O'Connell, Jennifer Juliano and Catherine Juliano. She is also survived by her great-grandchildren: Owen, Benjamin and Tessa Lynn Sokoloff.
Mrs. O'Connell was preceded in death by her parents, Michael and Marjorie McCarthy; and siblings, James, William and Michael McCarthy and Mary Delaney.
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Troy Weakley
January 5, 2017
Uncle John and Family so sorry to hear about Jeanne she was a wonderful person and love going to Atlantic City with her and her Husband John and family member and having a wonderful time she will be missed bye many many people R.I.P Aunt Jeanne
Debbie Jaxel
January 5, 2017
John, we are very sorry to hear of your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Debbie & Dan Jaxel
Christine Paul
January 5, 2017
Julie and family, I am so so sorry for your terrible loss. I am keeping you in my thoughts. Chris
January 4, 2017
We are proud to have called Jeanne a friend of many years.She was a lovely, dignified person, true to her family and friends. Knowing her was our privilege and our joy. We will forever hold her in our hearts. Terri and David Benn
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maureen grant
January 4, 2017
John, Julie and wonderful Family, Jeanne was a magnificent woman with an open and generous heart and a radiant smile. I remember Jeanne so well from our earliest days at the Shrine of St Joseph. She brought a unique spirit to our little community and has continued to bless communities wherever she resided. Pat and I loved her and all the family dearly.
Caridad Wilson
January 4, 2017
A sweet lady that I was honored to know and will miss. My deepest sympathy and consolation to the family.
Kieran Collins
January 4, 2017
John, I am very sorry for your loss. I am sure that a time like this your faith, your family and the years of memories are what will see you through. Bud
Suzanne Romero
January 4, 2017
Liz,
My heart goes out to you. May your family find peace in knowing that she lives on in your hearts forevermore.
Suzanne Mruk Romero
January 3, 2017
My condolences....Shirley Diller Birath
Shirley Diller Birath
January 3, 2017
A loving,caring,sweet lady. She will always be remembered as such. My sympathy to all. Heaven gained a very special angel!
Ann Oliva
January 3, 2017
Jeanne was a very special person and most appreciated by everyone at Overlook.
Peter J Arts
January 2, 2017
John, I am so, so very sorry for your loss.
You and Jeanne have been wonderful neighbors in the years I've lived at the Villages...and, I can't thank you enough for that. My deepest condolences to you and your entire family
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