Patrick Joseph O’Connor was born on July 30, 1939 in New York City to Patrick O’Connor of Wales, and Ann O’Connor (nee’ Cavanagh) of New York City. Patrick peacefully passed at home to be with his Lord and Savior on September 30, 2021 of natural causes.
Patrick attended Sacred Heart Catholic School through graduation. He was offered two full ride scholarships, but chose to join the United States Marines. After four years he returned home and joined the Plumbers and Pipefitters Union where other family members were employed.
In 1966 he met his predeceased wife, Marlene O’Connor (nee’ Martone) and married in 1968 until her passing. They had four children. In 1976 he and the family moved to Highland, California where he worked as a plumber at Norton Air Force Base.
In 1977 the family moved to Apple Valley, California where Patrick became a Building Inspector for the City of Victorville for 10 years, then a Building Inspector for San Bernardino County eventually retiring as a Plan Checker in 2004. In 2003 he met his current wife, Cristina Magbanua O’Connor, and married in 2004. They were happily married for over 17 years.
Patrick is predeceased by his parents Patrick and Ann O’Connor, his wife Marlene O’Connor, his son Michael O’Connor, and his brother Kevin O’Connor. He is survived by his wife Cristina Magbanua O’Connor, his son Patrick O’Connor, his daughter Joanne O’Connor and son-in-law James Lovato, his son Kirk O’Connor and daughter-in-law Miriam O’Connor as well as four grandchildren: Scott O’Connor Adler, Alex O’Connor, Matthew O’Connor, and Catherine O’Connor.
Patrick was a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather. He was full of love and understanding for his family. He enjoyed spending time with his wife Cristina and with his family. He loved to read, enjoyed music, and had the best sense of humor with the one-liners always coming at just the right time full of wit.
He will always be thought of, adored, and loved very much as he loved us.
