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J. O'Conor Obituary
J. RUSSELL O'CONOR "Russ"
On Monday, February 20, 2012 of Bethesda, MD. Beloved husband of Carolyn Kelly O'Conor. Loving father of Joseph R., Jr. wife Carolyn, John W., Ann Marie Evans, husband Larry, Catherine M., and the late Patricia Ghent. Grandfather of Eddie, Eileen, Shannon, Taylor, Lauren, Owen, Henry, Cate, and Colin. Brother of Helen O'Conor Spencer. Friends will be received at the PUMPHREY'S BETHESDA-CHEVY CHASE FUNERAL HOME, 7557 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20814 on Thursday, February 23, 2012 from 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at St. Jane Frances de Chantal Catholic Church, 9901 Old Georgetown Road, Bethesda, MD 20814 on Friday, February 24, 2012 at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Montgomery County Humane Society, 14645 Rothgeb Drive, Rockville, MD 20850 or to the Alcoholics' Anonymous Intergroup Association, 4530 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Room 110, Washington, DC 20008. Please view and sign the family guestbook atwww.pumphreyfuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
for J. O'Conor
Mark
March 3, 2012
RIP and blessings to your family, friends and fellowship.
Jay Siegelman
February 25, 2012
Our sympathy thoughts and prayers go out to Carolyn and family. Russ was a special part of our family and he helped and guided us over the past 20 years. Thank you for sharing him with us and with the rest of the members of our fellowship whom he helped so much.
Jay & Marjorie Siegelman, Missy & Danny
February 24, 2012
Uncle Russell, a man full of zest for life! So glad you were part of mine! Love you all! Stacy
February 23, 2012
Russ was such a great help to me when I first got sober, 25 years ago. He shared himself with so many people and was so giving. He had the best personality. He surely will be missed. Thoughts and prayers go out to his family and other friends. In lieu of flowers, contributions made to the Humane Society and A. A. shows how he lived. Hugs Deborah Keifer
deborah keifer
February 23, 2012
Russ was such a great help to me when I first got sober, 25 years ago. He shared himself with so many people and was so giving. He had the best personality. He surely will be missed. Thoughts and prayers go out to his family and other friends. In lieu of flowers, contributions made to the Humane Society and A. A. shows how he lived. Hugs Deborah Keifer
Russell and Edward - once cute and innocent
Eddie
February 23, 2012
Eddie O'Conor
February 23, 2012
My memories of Uncle Russell begin with our family vacations at the beach each summer, the crab feasts, the gags pulled by Russell and Dad, the body surfing and of course the wicker casket on top of his VW bug. I remember the times he loaned me his truck and our talks. He cared a great deal about people and shared years beyond his physical limitations. He made his mark and will be missed. My love to Aunt Carolyn and the O'Cousins.
Lance Ramroop
February 22, 2012
Bless you my friend and your journey.
Thank you for helping ease my fear and pain when I was new. Love you.
My prayers and condolences to your family during this time of transition.
Kelly Nugent
February 22, 2012
Russ helped out so many people including me in our recovery. He always asked how you are doing and meant it. Also, he went out of his way to be of service to his fellow human beings. I am glad to have known him over the years. RIP Russ
Mark McCloskey
February 22, 2012
Russ was such a great neighbor and friend.He helped a lot of people including myself.My prayers and thoughts are with the entire O'Conor family.
God Bless
Mark McCloskey
Bruce Eanet
February 22, 2012
Russ was a great positive influence in my life and many others. He will be missed. My condolences for your loss.
Bruce
Libby O'Conor
February 22, 2012
Stacy said it best on FB. " The twins are together again and Heaven is Green. Love to all of you. You are in my prays
Libby
Kathy O'C-Hux
February 22, 2012
I'm so sorry for your loss. Uncle Russell will be missed and leaves lots of good memories of his antics with Dad. The two of them authored a lot of fun! Hold onto and pass down those memories! Sending you lots of love & prayers! Kathy
Kathleen Bell
February 22, 2012
Much love to the O'Conor family, our wonderful neighbors for so many years, and friends for years afterward. So sorry for your loss. Kathleen
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