James W. “Jimmy” O’Connor

Wayne
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Friends may visit with the family from 6-9 PM on Thursday, August 27, 2015. A 10:30 AM Funeral Mass will be offered on Friday, August 28, 2015 at Immaculate Heart of Mary RC Church, 580 Ratzer Road, Wayne.

James “Jimmy” W. O’Connor, Jr. age 54 of the Packanack Lake Section of Wayne passed Monday, August 24, 2015.

He was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York having moved to Wayne, New Jersey at the age of thirteen. Jimmy attended Wayne Valley High School with the Class of 1979.

After high school Jimmy soon followed in his father’s footsteps and worked as a sheet metal worker for Center Sheet Metal in the Bronx, New York. During his last few years Jimmy spent time between Atlanta, Georgia, Washington, D.C., and Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.

Jimmy often referred to himself as being “stuck in the middle with you” as he had two older sisters and two younger sisters. To make matters worse Jimmy was an avid New York Mets and New York Jets fan with all of his sisters being New York Yankee and New York Giants fans.

The proudest moment of his Jimmy’s life was when his son James W. O’Connor, III was born and could carry on the family name. He will be remembered as being boisterous, with an infectious laugh, a quick wit, and always loving to have a good time.

He was the proud father of James W. O’Connor, III of Atlanta, GA; cherished brother of Maureen Cretella, Colleen Youngman, Patricia Szlembarski, and Irene Yalicki; he was much loved by many loving aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents Mary (2010) and Jim (2013) O'Connor.

Those considering an expression of sympathy are strongly encouraged to make a donation to the charity of their choice.

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Friends may visit with the family from 6-9 PM on Thursday, August 27, 2015. A 10:30 AM Funeral Mass will be offered on Friday, August 28, 2015 at Immaculate Heart of Mary RC Church, 580 Ratzer Road, Wayne.

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