Richard Thomas O'Connell Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Richard Thomas O'Connell (Reston, Virginia), born in Lost Nation, Iowa, who passed away on July 27, 2020. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by : his parents, John O'Connell and Ellen Hughes O'Connell. He is survived by : his wife Therese Anne Clark O'Connell; his children, Jennifer Marie O'Connell, Carol O'Connell (Matt Benson) of Reston, VA, Susan O'Connell Diemer (Kerry Diemer) of Reston, VA and Daniel (Dawn) of Sterling, VA.; his granddaughters, Mary Margaret "Maggie" O'Connell of McLean, VA, Jessica O'Connell of Sterling, VA and Marie O'Connell; his great grandchild Vincent of Ashburn, VA.; and his former life partner Theresa Anne Clark.

In his memory, please consider a donation to one of Dick's favorite charities: Food for the Poor, Salesian Missions, Franciscan Fathers of the Atonement.