In Memory

James O'Connell

Jim passed away due to mesothelioma. He was survived by his wife, a son, a daughter, and six grandchildren.



 
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12/02/22 02:46 PM #1    

Miles Carlson

Jim and I grew up in Interlachen Park, a block and a half from each other.  His family moved into the home previously occupied by the Danielsons, whose father was a boyhood friend of my father and whose son Jerry was briefly my friend.  Many years after they'd moved, Jerry showed up at our door and asked my mother if I could come out and play.

While Jim and I rode the same bus (#19) to and from Harley Hopkins, we did not spend much time together outside school.  Why, I do not know but it was my loss.  Remembered as a decent, studious classmate and who could ask for more?

Farewell Jim, and may your family be comforted.

Miles


12/03/22 09:26 PM #2    

Greg Wilson

Miles

I also remember Jim as a quiet, very likeable guy. Lost track of him in upper schools. We shared the last 4 digits of our telephone number; a WEst number -1376. Remember his house off Excelsior Blvd? I visited there several times in grade school. His older brother Michael -1962, I beleive a cancer specialist at Mayo played saxophone in the grade school band w/ me and director Mr Moe.

Jim a nice person to know

Greg


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