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Patrick Joseph "PJ" O'Connor III, age 86, formerly of Villa Park, IL. Beloved husband of 63 years to MaryAnn O'Connor, nee Morman; loving father of Noreen (Carson) Peyatt, Kelly (Steven) Meadows, Coleen (Patrick) Carroll, Patrick (Michelle), Timothy (Nicole), Kevin (Susan), Erin, Shaun, Shannon (Matthew) Ferris, Courtney, and Ryan (Dahlia). Dear son of the late Mae, nee Janik, and the late Patrick J. O'Connor Jr; devoted grandfather of 30; great-grandfather of 10; fond "brother" of Dr. Roderick Malone; uncle of many nieces and nephews.
A graduate of Marmion Military Academy (R '54) and Loyola University ('58), PJ spent over 40 years in the Insurance industry and was co-owner of Stop-N-Chat, Inc., (Westmont) for over 35 years. He was a parishioner of St. Alexander Parish for over 60 years and proud supporter of Catholic education sending all his children to St. Alexander Grade School and Montini Catholic High School.
Visitation Thursday, December 15, 2022 from 3 - 8 PM at Steuerle Chapel, 350 S. Ardmore Ave Villa Park, Illinois. Visitation Friday December 16, 2022, from 9:30 AM - 10:15 AM at St. Alexander Church 300 S. Cornell Ave., Villa Park, IL. 60181 followed by the Mass of Christian Burial at 10:15 AM.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to Montini Catholic High School Scholarship Fund or The Mercy Home for Boys and Girls, Chicago (Fr. Scott) are appreciated. Funeral info: steuerlefh.com or (630) 832-4161.
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December 15, 2022
Ivan Felty and Merrily Eggert
Sending our condolences to the O'Connor family. Our hearts and prayers are with you.
December 14, 2022
Judee
Deepest sympathies Courtney and your family at this most difficult of times.
December 12, 2022
Mercy Home for Boys & Girls
On behalf of Fr. Scott Donahue and Mercy Home for Boys & Girls, we would like to extend our heartfelt condolences and prayers to the family and friends of PJ O´Connor.
May the angels lead him into paradise; may the martyrs come to welcome him and take him to the holy city, the new and eternal Jerusalem.
December 10, 2022
From the Staff of Steuerle Funeral Home, Ltd.
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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