Wednesday, January 15, 2025
To the entire O' Connell Family,
My deepest condolences for the loss of John, my best friend for the past 38 years. Each of us will remember the wonderful times we were blessed to spend with him: his kindness, sense of humor, easy going nature, love of family and, especially, love of Our Lord..
When I met John at Providence College in 1986 through John W, we quickly bonded and over the following decades he became a brother to me. We especially enjoyed the times in Florida and when JW came, the three of us would talk about our many adventures together for hours.
He deeply loved his wife, Kittii, his three daughters, his parents, his brother and sister and their children. As you know, John and I travelled to different parts of the world and, even in remote places, he would always find a way to connect with home.
There are so many memories we each have of him and will continue to hold dear forever. He was the most courageous gentleman I ever met and I will miss him.
With respect and admiration for a life well lived,
Rob Martin
