O’CONNELL – James Brendan, of Hicksville, on September 4, 2012. Beloved husband of Peggy. Loving father of the late Kevin, James Jr., and Eileen. Cherished grandfather of Emily, Frederick, and Brenna. Retired from the NYPD and a Fourth Degree Knight of the Joseph Barry Knights of Columbus. Visitation at the Vernon C. Wagner Funeral Homes, 125 W Old Country Rd., Hicksville, on Thursday 2-4 and 7-9pm. Funeral Mass 10:30am at Holy Family RC Church, Hicksville. Interment to follow at Holy Rood Cemetery, Westbury.
