John Patrick O’Connor, Sr. “Pat”, 82 of Huntley, died peacefully, August 2, 2019 with his family by his side.
Visitation will be on Tuesday, August 6, 2019 from 4-8pm at DeFiore Funeral Home-10763 Dundee Road, Huntley. A funeral Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, 10:00am at St. Mary Catholic Church-10307 Dundee Road, Huntley. In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the Parkinson’s Association.
John was born December 17, 1936 in Chicago, the son of John and Florence O’Connor. On September 26, 1959 he married Barbara Kolacki. John served in the United States Army. He was a sheet metal worker until his retirement. He was an avid Chicago sports fan and enjoyed watching tv. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather who will be missed by all who knew him.
He is survived by his wife, Barbara, his children, Kimberly O’Connor, Nicole (Tom) Baier, John O’Connor, Jr., and Kathleen “Kitty” (Scott) Brayer and by his grandchildren, Jaylen, Grace and Isaiah. John was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Robert and sisters, Sharon and Margaret, Ruth.
For further information please call the funeral home at 847-515-8772 or on line condolences may be directed to www.defiorefuneral.com
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So sorry about you loss. John O’Connor was blessed to have his family by his side. May he Rest In Peace.
I am so very sorry for your loss. I have nothing but wonderful memories of Mr O'Connor. All of us McGuire' s out here in Nevada are sending our love and good wishes your way. ????????
RIP John