Paul O'Connor
September 30, 2012
Paul Aloysius O’Connor, 81, died Sunday, September 30, 2012, at his home. A funeral mass will be 10:30 a.m., Thursday, October 4, 2012, at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, with burial following at Sunset Memorial Gardens. A visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., with a vigil service at 7 p.m., on Wednesday, October 3, at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street.
Paul was born May 1, 1931, on a farm in Sway City, IA, to Arthur and Sylvia O’Connor. He was a proud veteran of the United States Navy, serving his country on the destroyer USS Twining during the Korean War. Paul retired from John Deere.
Paul was a big-hearted man who loved his family. He enjoyed sports, especially the Cubs, Cyclones, and Hawks. Paul was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting, fishing, and camping. He and Betty enjoyed traveling.
Paul is survived by his wife, Betty; son, Danny; daughters, Paula Meyer and Pamela O’Connor; grandchildren, Daniel, Betsy, Amanda, Nicholas, and Colton; and great grandchildren, Aiden, Connor, Zoey, Malakai, and Lelani He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Michael; daughter, Patricia O’Connor; brothers, Robert, Charles, Richard, and David; and sisters, Berniece, Margaret, Frances, and Evelyn.
Memorial contributions may be directed to St. Anthony’s Catholic Church.
Online condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
The Roff Family
10/03/2012
Some of the best days of my life were spent in deer camp with Paul. Not only did I learn interesting new words, but I learned from a great man how to treat others. He was one of the nicest and most humorous person I've ever known. To the O'Conner family, we pass along our deepest sympathies, but we know he is in Heaven hunting, making spaghetti, enjoying a cold one, and inspecting the salad.
Paul and Linda Minks
10/02/2012
We are so sad to hear about Paul. To Betty and all of the family members our prayers are with you. Paul was one of kindness people that we have ever known. I will have many memories about Paul when were at deer camp. Miss you buddy
Dee Dee Kalny
10/02/2012
We were so sad to hear about Paul's passing. Our prayerss and thougts are with your family. God Bless you all.