John T O'Connell

Born on October 19, 1931, John was the son of the late Edna (Wilton) and Henry O’Connell, of New Jersey City, NJ.

Jack was a Marine for 4 years and served in the Korean War. He enjoyed rebuilding cars and flying airplanes. He attended Manhattan College where he obtained two Master’s Degrees. He was a teacher of River Dell Junior High School where he later became the principal.

Jack is predeceased by his parents; his second wife, Pamela (Troll) O’Connell; and his two brothers, Wilton “Buddy”, and Christopher Thomas, whom was killed in action +/- 1945. He is survived by his significant other of 16 years, Laurie Dunlap; his two sons, John Henry O’Connell and wife Tracey, and Christopher O’Connell and wife Marcia; his daughter, Debbie Quinn and husband Daniel; and 7 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.

A service for Jack will be held at the Canadensis United Methodist Church, corner of 447 and route 390, Canadensis PA, on December 4, 2021 at 11:00 a.m.

In Lieu of flowers, donations can be made to CAME food bank at PO Box 434 Canadensis, PA 18325.

Arrangements are under the care of Lanterman and Allen Funeral Home. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.lantermanallenfh.com for the O'Connell family.