"I was very surprised to hear about your dad. I didn't find out until the last minute. So I am very sorry for your lose."
In loving memory of
John Joseph O'Connor Jr
April 22, 1928 - August 29, 2008
John Joseph OConnor, Jr. Newport, RI - John Joseph OConnor, Jr., 81, of 33 Bedlow Avenue, Newport, RI, died on Friday, August 29, 2008, at Newport Hospital. Born April 22, 1928, in Holyoke, MA, the son of John J. OConnor and Margaret Kane Lalli, he was the husband of the late Louise Donahue OConnor and brother of the late Carole OConnor. He is survived by two sons, Kevin J. and Christopher G. OConnor, both of Newport, his grandchildren, Michael Cawley, Christopher Dill, Jared OConnor, Morgan OConnor, Madison OConnor, Nathan OConnor and Alessandra OConnor, and his great grandson Timothy Cawley. Mr. OConnor graduated from St. Michaels High School in North Hampton, MA, in 1945. He received B.S. and M.S. degrees in Chemistry from the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, MA, in 1949-1950. In 1951 he began work as a chemist at the, then, NUOS. He retired in 1984 from NUSC as Head of the Materials and Chemistry Branch. He subsequently worked as a Materials Engineer for OTI from 1983-1985 and Vitco Services from 1985-1991. Mr. OConnor was a former member of the North End Club and Middletown K of C. He was a member of several local bowling leagues. Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, September 3, 2008 from 2-4pm and 6-8pm at the Memorial Funeral Home, 375 Broadway, Newport. His funeral will be held on Thursday, September 4, 2008, at 9:00am, from the Memorial Funeral Home, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00am, in St. Josephs Church, Broadway and Mann Avenue, Newport. Burial will be in St. Columbas Cemetery in Middletown. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Rhode Island Kidney Foundation, 125 Carlsbad Street, Cranston, RI 02920 or to the St. Josephs Building Fund, Mann Avenue, Newport, RI 02840.
Tributes
"Kevin, Chris and family: Please accept our condolences on John's death. He was a good man and good neighbor, always willing to be helpful when he could. He will be missed by all who knew him. May God Bless John and your mom, and please know that they and your entire family are in our prayers. Carlin family Newport, RI"
"Please accept my condolences on the passing of your Dad. I worked with John many years, first meeting him almost 50 years ago just before I graduated college. I was a smart alec kid but John put up with me and we had a great time together at work. He was always very professional and very smart. Sincerely Bob Trainor"
"Kevin & Family, So sorry to hear about your dad passing away. After reading the obituary your dad was certainly a great man. I am sure that the wonderful memories you share with each other about him will help you through this. Lisa Hicks"
"Chris & Kevin, I was deeply saddened to hear of your Dad's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you."
"Kevin & Family, I was very sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. Most Sincerely, Tim Sullivan"
"Please accept my most sincere condolences in your loss, Marilyn Moffatt"