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Robert O'Connor
In Memory of
Robert Earl
O'Connor
1930 - 2018
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Obituary for Robert Earl O'Connor

Robert Earl  O'Connor
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Robert E. “Bob” O’Connor

Bob passed away surrounded by family on September 6, 2018. He was 87 years old. He was the husband of 61 years to the late Anne “Nancy” O’Connor.

He was born on December 31, 1930 in New Haven, CT to Daniel J. and Delia (McNulty) O’Connor.

He is survived by his daughters, Kathleen O’Connor and Jane Sobek, his son, Robert E. (Bob) O’Connor, Jr., his four grandsons; Wyatt A. O’Connor, Nicholas H. Sobek, Cole R. O’Connor, and Duncan L. Sobek, honorary grandson, John L. Merrill, his brother Daniel O’Connor and wife Pat and lots of nieces and nephews.

In addition to his wife and parents, Bob was predeceased by his daughter, Claire O’Connor, his sister, Mary Alling and a niece and a nephew.

He graduated from James Hillhouse High in New Haven, CT, went directly into the U.S. Navy and served in the Korean War. He worked as a salesman for the Overhead Door Company and later managed a store in Waterbury.

Bob was an animal lover and had a passion for Horseback riding (especially for jumping). He was great at all racquet sports and he especially loved badminton and tennis. Most of all he loved his family.

Bob’s family would like to thank Mercedes Bagley and the rest of the caregivers that took such great care of Dad and helped make it possible to keep him at home.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated, Friday, September 14, 2018 at 11:00 am at St. Anthony of Padua Church, 49 South Street, Litchfield. Burial will follow in St. Anthony’s Cemetery. There are no calling hours.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to N.E.A.R., New England Airedale Rescue, 3 Carter Rd., Cornwall Bridge, CT 06754.

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National Defense Service Medal

Navy Occupation Service Medal

US Navy
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