James Gerard O'Connor Obituary
The family announces the passing of James Gerard O'Connor of Naples, Florida on September 25, 2026. James Gerard, born on February 28, 1943, was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Margaret Donnelly and Vincent A. G. O'Connor. He is survived by: his brother Peter O'Connor (Patti Flanagan); his daughters, Meredith Tomatore (Keith) and Erin Kavanagh (Timothy); the mother of his children Judith O'Connor (Palmer); his grandchildren, James, Grace, Maeve and Owen Kavanagh; his close friend Dianne McDonough; and his half-brother Richard Lundy.
Viewing will be held on Friday, October 2nd 2026 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the O'Brien Funeral Home (2028 NJ-35, Wall Township, NJ 07719). A funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, October 3rd 2026 at 9:00 AM at the St. Catharine Church (215 Essex Ave, Spring Lake, NJ 07762). A burial will be held on Saturday, October 3rd 2026 from 10:30 AM to 10:45 AM at the St. Catharine's Cemetery (1100 W Chicago Blvd, Wall Twp., NJ 08750).
Donations in Jim's memory can be made to the Margaret Donnelly O'Connor Education Center, a cause especially meaningful to him: https://tinyurl.com.
