Daniel F. O’Connor
Daniel F. O’Connor, of Milton, died Wednesday April 8, 2020.
Dan is survived by his beloved wife of 64 years, Catherine “Kitty” (Kelly) O’Connor and his five children; Thomas O’Connor and his wife Kim of Milton, Daniel O’Connor Jr. of Rockland, Mary Amaru of Quincy and Falmouth, David O’Connor and his wife Mary of Dorchester and Brendan O’Connor of Quincy. Beloved Papa to Ryan and Patrick O’Connor of Milton, Brendan Amaru of San Diego, CA, Sean Amaru of Quincy & Falmouth and Matthew and Catherine “Catie” O’Connor of Dorchester.
Born in Brosna, Co. Kerry, Ireland, December 16, 1925, Dan moved to Boston in 1945 and later to Milton in 1972. He served in the US Army during the Korean War. Dan was a union electrician with Local 103 for 70 years and worked on many buildings, schools and hospitals in the Boston area, before retiring from the MBTA.
He was a Town Meeting Member in Milton for 25 years. Most important to Dan were his wife, children and grandchildren.
A private family service and burial with military honors was held in Milton Cemetery. A Memorial Mass will be celbrated in Saint Mary of the Hills Church, 29 St. Mary’s Road, Milton, Wednesday December 16 at 10:00 AM. Relatives and friends invited.
In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made in Dan’s memory to Town of Milton Veteran Services, ATTN: Kevin Cook, 525 Canton Avenue, Milton, MA 02186.
Guestbook Entries
Heartful and deepest sympathy to Aunt Kitty, Tommy, David, Danny, Mary, Brendan and all the family on the death of your husband and father. Danny was a great man and loved his native Brosna. We have wonderful memories of him, I know he is busy in Heaven saying hello to everyone.
Mary, Paul, Brendan and Mark McDonnell
We’re so saddened by the loss of Mr. O’Connor. He was a wonderful next door neighbor and a true gentleman. Mr. O’Connor was always willing to help and had a positive, friendly way. We’ll miss seeing him around the neighborhood and we’ll always remember him.
Deepest Sympathy to the O’Connor family,
Kristen, Doug, Susan, Kendall and Kiley Fitzgerald
Dear Kitty and Family,
I was so sorry to read about Danny’s passing. He always had a smile and friendly story. I’ll miss seeing him at the COA when he came to vote and for other activities. My prayers and sympathy are with all of you at this sad time.
Dear Kitty and family,
We are sorry to hear of the passing of Danny. He was a great friend to our family and father. Danny had wonderful stories of their youth. I have thought about Danny often and will miss him but will never forget him.
Deepest sympathy
Owen Burkett & family
Deepest condolences to the O’Connor Family, Donal was a great friend of my dad’s Paul Sheehan from Brosna. I am sure they are having a great reunion. I will always have a special place in my heart for Mr O’Connor. He was always very kind to me and took me under his wing when I attended college in Boston, The Sheehan family are thinking of you all and keeping you all in our prayers. God Bless.
I was so saddened to hear the loss of Uncle Donal. My condolences and deepest sympathies are with all of you at this difficult time.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam
Diane (Tierney) Potterton and family
Dear Kitty and Family,
I am so very sorry to hear of the passing of Uncle Donal. I have very fond memories of him. I loved taking the drive to Boston with Mom and Dad to visit him. He was a great story telling. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Deepest Sympathy to the O’Connor family,
Pauline
To all the O’Connor Family
I am so sorry for the loss of your beloved Dan. It is particularly difficult for you in these strange times. I am the daughter of Sean Leahy from Brosna and I remember how much my late Father enjoyed the times when Dan would call in during a visit home. I also remember him as a very warm, genial man. Even though he lived a long life, it is never easy to lose a parent at any age. Please accept my sincere condolences on your loss. Kind regards, Mary Leahy
We are so sorry for your loss. I will always picture him walking around the neighborhood walking the dog or just out for a stroll. He always had a kind word for us. Very sweet man.
The O’Connor Family,
My deepest condolences to everyone for your loss. Mr O ‘ Connor was so nice and friendly to me while I was his mail lady. Always smiling, he spoke so fondly about Kerry and his family ! I couldn’t be more impressed with his stamina! I would see him shoveling , raking or taking out the weekly trash and would never accept a helping hand. !! He was amazing !!
God Bless
Jeanne
USPS
So sorry to lose my Saint Mary’s church friend… Most Sundays I would pass Dan (about ten benches on the left) and touch his shoulder and say hello. After mass (for 20 Years) we would have a kind word or two. I will say a prayer for Dan when I pass his bench.
A true gentleman.
To all the O’Connor family
We are so sorry for your loss.I have many fond memories as a kid growing up with all of you and seeing your dad everywhere. He was a friendly, kind soul. Our condolences to all.
To all the O’Connor family.
We were saddened to hear of Danny’s passing. Kitty, Tommy, Mary, Danny, and Brendan, your family was always included in every event of significance in our family. Also notable was the lasting friendship your Dad, our Dad, and John Murphy shared throughout most of their lives. I hope they are all together once again enjoying each other’s company. We are sincerely sorry for your loss and send you our heartfelt condolences. Kathleen, Tim & John Donahue