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Richard D. "Chick" O'ConnellAugust 29, 1927 - April 23, 2010 Life time Bridgeport Resident
O’CONNELL- Richard D. “Chick” O’Connell, age 82, of Bridgeport, a retired postal worker of 38 years, died peacefully on Friday, April 23, 2010 in Bridgeport Hospital. The son of the late Arthur E. and Caroline Schelke O’Connell, Chick was born on, August 29, 1927 in Bridgeport. He was a member of Sylvan Crest Seniors and Bridgeport Postal Service Credit Union. In addition to his devoted wife of 54 years, Mary Mascia O’Connell, survivors include his son, Richard A. O’Connell and his wife Maryanne of Trumbull, a daughter Marybeth A. Kiely and her husband William of Naugatuck, his son Robert O’Connell and his wife Nancy of Maplewood, NJ.; eight grandchildren, Matthew, Brian and Jillianne O’ Connell, Billy and Ryan Kiely, Robbie, Sarah and Kate O’Connell; as well as, several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by four brothers and a sister. Chick was a graduate of Central High School in Bridgeport, where he received letters all four years in baseball and football. Following High School, he graduated from Fairfield University, earning a degree in Sociology. Chick served his country as a PFC in the Army Air Corps from 1945 through 1947. An avid sports fan, Chick enjoyed watching all sports. Chick served as an FCIAC football official and baseball umpire, and as an ASA softball umpire. Chick also was involved in the North End Little League as a coach and league official. He experienced his greatest joy in watching his grandchildren in their sports endeavors and dance recitals. Funeral InformationFamily and friends may call on Tuesday, April 27, 2010, from 4-8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Wednesday, April 28, 2010, at 8:30 in the Abriola Parkview Funeral Home, 419 White Plains Road, Trumbull and 9:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, Bridgeport. Interment will be private at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, in Trumbull. Donations InformationIn lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Our Lady of Good Counsel Church and St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. |
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