Condolence From: Leona Joline
Condolence: Mr. O'Connor will always be "Joseph" to me. His mother always called him Joseph. She would say "Joseph, little Leona's at the door now then". Would you believe I tutored the future Chief Inspector of the Philadelphia Police Department in High School? I think he was faking it so that I would get my weekly allowance then. His mother Marie loved the Sacred Heart. She was always saying "Oh, Sacred Heart of Jesus". I was one of the ladies who had the good fortune to have Joseph accompany me to my junior prom. When I heard Joseph passed, my first thought was of his mother Marie saying "Oh, Sacred Heart of Jesus". My deepest sympathy to the family. Rest in peace Joseph and may God keep our officers safe. God bless the FOP. Heaven's given Joseph a new beat. He's on foot patrol now with his family and friends. He'll be there when you need him!
Sunday February 05, 2017
Condolence From: Rose Ann Brennan
Condolence: Blessings to one and all during this time of sorrow.I'll keep you all in my prayers to St.Therese.I worked for Joe in OCI...We also were classmates at Cardinal Dougherty HS.
Peace Be With You,
Rose Ann
Tuesday January 31, 2017
Condolence From: Oliver Assiran
Condolence: From all of us at Symphony Manor we offer our sincerest condolences.
Tuesday January 31, 2017
Condolence From: Kristin Gushue Nicholson
Condolence: My sincerest condolences to the O'Connor family. Joe, or "The Chief" as I knew him, was a very intelligent and funny person. My favorite memory of him was when I had asked him to speak at a Model United Nations Conference I was hosting at my college in 2007. I believe I gave him about one sentence to describe the subject matter he was going to speak on and that was all he needed. He gave a great talk to the students attending the conference and his knowledge helped them debate their topics. He was always very knowledgeable and well-versed in the subject of world politics, something that I as a political science major in college appreciated and was able to have great conversations with him about. He will be greatly missed.
Kristin
Monday January 30, 2017
Condolence From: John Gorman
Condolence: Really sad. The World has lost another leader while the mighty Heaven has gained one. Chief O'Connor was a true leader who cared and back his fellow officers and had the respect of his troops. Before retiring, Chief O'Connor when attending a meeting in the Police Administration Building would stop by the Chief of Patrol's office for a cup of coffee and chat with who ever came across his path regardless of their walk in life.The odd part was sometimes the coffee would be a few hours old and I would try to make a fresh pot for him (Keuerigs were not invented yet!). But he insisted on using the microwave to heated it up. Just like my Dad would do when I had a pot of coffee at home. It must be that generation....God bless them. They are forever American heroes who never asked for anything for themselves, but gave everything they had to make life better for many. Rest In Peace Chief, you have earned your spot with our Mighty Savior.
Sunday January 29, 2017
Condolence From: Sheila L. Marcus
Condolence: My sincerest condolences to my friend of many years, Kimi O'Connor, her daughter, Marie O'Connor Meyers, her husband, Jim, and Joe's two
adored granddaughters, Isabella and Sophia. Kimi lived a few blocks away from my mom, so on Bingo evenings, my mom would pick up Kimi.Years later, Kimi and I would meet at a different Bingo Hall, and it was close to where we both lived. Now, she was driving a Cadillac that her husband bought for her. When we were playing Bingo, Kimi would look at her watch and say," Sheila, watch my stuff because I have to go home and make dinner for Joe. Then I'll be back!" Joe wanted Kimi to have fun, have friends, and be happy. Knowing the family for many years, I knew Joe as a loving husband, father, father-in-law, and grandfather. I knew about his medical problem for a long time, and I'd remind him to make sure he went for his check-up, when we'd meet at the the local pharmacy.In recent years, he'd say, "My wife's problems come first." R.I.P., Joe O'Connor, who retired as Chief Inspector of the Philadelphia Police Department was another victim of the hated CANCER!
Sunday January 29, 2017
