Old Lyme: Robert J. O’Connell Sr., 81 of Meadow Ln, died peacefully at home on Wednesday, May 26, 2010. Mr. O’Connell was born November 22, 1928, the son of John and Carolyn O’Connell. He served in the U.S. Navy and was honorably discharged. He was employed for many years as Project Superintendent for Fluor Arabia LTD., Zuluf Field, Saudi Arabia. He then worked as a Surveillance Officer for the Mohegan Pequot Tribe until his 80th year.
Mr. O’Connell is survived by his five children, Kathleen Maynard, Deborah O’Connell, Carolyn O’Connell, Eileen Christ and Robert O’Connell Jr., his brother William O’Connell, several grandchildren and nieces, nephews and cousins. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, June 12, 2010 at 12:00pm in St. Agnes Church in Niantic. Fulton-Theroux Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Please visit www.fultontherouxoldlyme.com for photo, tributes and directions.