BORN

1930

DIED

2014

FUNERAL HOME

Resurrection Funeral Home

40800 Hayes Road

Clinton Township, Michigan

Brendan O'Connell Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jun. 17, 2014.

Brendan Daniel, "Dugan", "Dan" O'Connell, age 83, was born October 26, 1930 in Detroit, MI. He passed away at home June 16, 2014 in Clinton Township. He graduated from U of D and is a General Motors retiree. He was an Army Korean Veteran and was a member of the V.F.W. Bruce Post, St. Clair Shores and the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Aerie 3690, Caseville, and a 50 year member of the Knights of Columbus, Fr. Solanus Council 3797, Roseville. He is survived by his wife Carolyn and was the former husband of the late Maxine (Gregory) and the late Julia (Loch). He was the dear father of Linda (Paul) Lukasiewicz, Kathleen (Robert) Kuhr, Daniel (Diane), John, Kevin, and Gregory (Kelli). He was grandfather to Hannah (Francis) Minjeur and the late Jeremiah Lukasiewicz; Meghan, Katherine, Emma Kuhr; Daniel (Samantha), Kelly, Ryan and Sean O'Connell; Henry and Abby O'Connell. He is survived by his brother Donald and predeceased by his siblings Jeremiah, Marie, Gerald "Ged", Bridget, and Michael O'Connell. Visitation will be Thursday 2-8:00 pm with a rosary at 7:30 pm at Resurrection FH 40800 Hayes, Clinton Twp., MI 48038, and Friday 9:00 am until time of mass 9:30 am at St. Michael Catholic Community, Sterling Hghts., MI. Burial will be at Resurrection Cemetery, Clinton Twp., MI.

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June 24, 2014

Mary Ann Abrahamson

Carolyn--so very sorry for the loss of your husband, Dan. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Hugs to you.

June 24, 2014

Rose Tocco

Iam so sorry to hear about this. The last time I saw your dad was a few years ago, he help me and my brother Joe chase our ducks down the street............I am thinking of your whole family this week........Rose Tocco

June 22, 2014

Michael Dillon

God Bless! You were always a good inspiration to me. Miss you very much!

June 19, 2014

Eugene Groesbeck

Linda, my condolences on the passing of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.

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Mike Dillon

A truly great friend and our daughter's godfather, we'll miss him very much.

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So sorry to see you go. You are and have been a great friend. Jim Dillon

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Gerard Foley

Loved you Dan. I'll keep you and your family in my prayers.
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May God Bless you and hold you in His arms. Sorry for your loss. Love you, Carol

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BJ Byers

Linda and family, I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you in this time of sorrow.

June 17, 2014

Carel and Mary Minjeur

Dear Family of Brendan O'Connell,
We send you our deepest sympathy and condolences over the loss of your beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend. We knew him to be a kind and gentle man who smiled and enjoyed life and his family to the fullest. May God take him to Himself and to the place prepared for him in heaven. God bless and keep you all at this time of great sorrow. Peace and every blessing.

June 17, 2014

Carel and Mary Minjeur

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

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Jun

19

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Resurrection Funeral Home

40800 Hayes Road, Clinton Township, MI 48038

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19

Rosary

6:30 p.m.

Resurrection Funeral Home

40800 Hayes Road, Clinton Township, MI 48038

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20

Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

St. Michael Catholic Community

Sterling Heights, MI 48038

Jun

20

Funeral Mass

9:30 a.m.

St. Michael Catholic Community

Sterling Heights, MI 48038

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Resurrection Funeral Home

40800 Hayes Road, Clinton Township, MI 48038

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