JObit: O’Connor, Thomas J. [MC1968]

Posted on October 7, 2008 by | 1 Comment

http://www.legacy.com/HartfordCourant/DeathNotices.asp?
Page=LifeStory&PersonId=118533788

http://tinyurl.com/4q5ume

Thomas J. O’Connor

O’CONNOR, Thomas J. Thomas J. O’Connor, 62, of Wethersfield, husband of Kathryn (Socha) O’Connor, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 5, 2008. Born in Brooklyn, NY, he was the son of the late Frank and Mary (Murphy) O’Connor. He attended Manhattan College and received his MS degree from CCSU. During Tom’s 20 years of teaching at South Catholic and Wethersfield High Schools, he inspired, with his unique style, the youth of Wethersfield to achieve and excel academically as a teacher and athletically as a coach of cross country and track. Tom had a gift for teaching his students to think and write critically and many have credited him with being instrumental in their success at college. Tom was an avid runner, having run in over 50 marathons. His other passions included playing guitar, motorcycling and writing. Besides his wife, Tom is survived by two children; a son, Michael, of Asheville, NC and a daughter, Meg, of Wethersfield; five sisters, Eileen, Fran and Siobhan O’Connor, Dolores Oglia and Pat Huene as well as several nieces, nephews, aunts and cousins. A Memorial Funeral Service will be held Thursday October 9 at 1 p.m. at the D’Esopo Funeral Chapel, 277 Folly Brook Blvd, Wethersfield. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery, Plainville. There are no calling hours. For on line expressions of sympathy, please visit www.desopo.com

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From: Lawrence, Richard A. (MC1968)
Date: October 7, 2008 4:48:54 PM EDT
To: reinke, fjohn68
Subject: Re: [ManhattanCollegeAlumni] Jasper Obit: O’Connor, Thomas J. [MC????]

John,

Tom was class of 1968, a Phys Ed major IIRC.

Rich

[JR: Thanks, Rich. Much appreciated.]

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O’Connor, Thomas J. [MC1968]

Guestbook: http://tinyurl.com/3ps94w

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One Response to JObit: O’Connor, Thomas J. [MC1968]

  1. bobby rooney | October 8, 2008 at 9:07 am |

    mr. oconnor was a wonderful teacher, coach and advisor, who shaped an entire generation of young minds. many of his students went on to bright futures due to the guidance he had given them. he will be missed terribly. my love and support goes out to michael, and his entire family