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Thursday, January 24, 2013

Mr. Richard J. O'Connor


Sheffield Village-  Richard "Chick" O'Connor, 92, passed away on Tuesday, January 22, 2013 at New Life Hospice Center at St. Joseph surrounded by his loving family.

Richard was born December 1, 1920 in Boston, MA, to his loving parents, Patrick J. and Mary M. (nee: Fox) O'Connor. Richard served in WWII in the U.S. Navy as a machinist mate 2nd Class.  He was employed at B.F. Goodrich Chemical as a chemical operator for 32 years.  Richard was a member of St. Teresa of Avila and a life member of Amvets and VFW.  He enjoyed camping, gardening and was a fan of boxing and football.

Richard is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Nancy L. (Woodyard), sons: Timothy P. (Rebecca) of Sheffield Village, Terence R. (Earlene) of Lorain, Grandson: Patrick J. of Lorain and sister, Patricia A. Pitzer of Grafton, WV.

He was preceded in death by his parents: brothers, Edward and Robert O'Connor; and sister, Marie Hoche.

The family will receive friends at Reidy Scanlan Giovannazzo Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 2150 Broadway, Lorain on Friday, January 25, 2013 from 4-7PM.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: New Life Hospice, 3500 Kolbe Road, Lorain, Ohio 44053.  Online condolences may be sent using www.rsgfuneralhome.com.

Posted By: RSG Funeral Home @ 8:10:56 AM

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Posted By: Carol F. Stockett

Nan, Tim and Becky, Terry and Earlene and Patrick, There are no words to express how very sorry we are. We have so many good memories of Chick. Our love and prayers, Art and Carol

Posted on: 1/25/2013 1:30:23 PM


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Posted By: Craig K. Talcott Sr

Chick was a great guy. I have known him since I was a little boy going to Am-vets with my Mother. Later on I obtained a job at B.F. Goodrich in Avon Lake where he gave me some good advice on how to handle shift work. My mother thought the world of your Dad. It was always a pleasure seeing him. He had a great sense of humor and made this world a better place to live. I hope that he didn't suffer as he lived his final years. Mom passed in 2011. I remember how my Mom's eyes would light up when he walked in the room and how proud they were of their Irish Heritage. Your dad was a great man and he will truly be missed. Your dad was great about acknowledging you, a friendly greeting at work or in the grocery store. He had a way of making you feel important, not everybody has that gift. May god help you through these difficult times and remember how blessed you were to have him as your Dad.

Posted on: 1/25/2013 7:28:23 AM


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