The Passing Of Charlie O'Connor

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From Ossining EMS

It is with a saddened heart that I have to announce the passing of Charlie O'Connor. We will pass along all memorial information as it becomes available. Charlie was a great man who helped countless people throughout his years as an EMT. He will truly be missed.

RIP.

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I had the privilege of riding with Charlie and his good friend Chuck Rockefeller 25 years ago. Both men were the greatest example of the term "volunteer". They both had retired from very good careers and chose to give back to the community every Monday from 6am to 6pm. It was an amazing experience to watch these two men, the compassion and caring they had for whomever we were called to aid. Charlie "O" of course was also a mainstay with Croton EMS as well. On other days of the week he would be on almost every EMS call in Croton especially during the day. He had a great sense of humor and was always quick with a smile. Everybody loved Charlie. Now he has gone to help our friend Joe Prefontaine up in heaven. I'm sure they are taking care of all the bumps and bruises up there. RIP Charlie and Joe.....

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Obit and service info:

Charles Edward O'Connor of Croton-on-Hudson died unexpectedly at home on Tuesday, August 26th.

He was born in Chicago, Illinois on September 5, 1926, the first-born son of Catherine Hart and Harry A. O'Connor.Mr. O'Connor served in the U.S. Air Force during World War II as well as the Korean War. He was a graduate of Brooklyn Prep and Georgetown University and was an executive in the paper industry for his entire career.

Prior to suffering a stroke in 2012, he was employed by the New York Sports Club. Mr. O'Connor is well known in the community for his many years of volunteering. He was Scoutmaster of Troop 28 and gave of his time to his church, Holy Name of Mary, Little League, and the Croton Blood Bank.

He is said to have been the oldest volunteer EMT in New York State and worked with both the Croton and Ossining companies.

He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Eileen Landy O'Connor, his sister Mary Therese Geraci (Michael) of Pittsburgh and was predeceased by his brother Robert O'Connor of Somers. Also surviving are his sons, Charles O'Connor, Jr. (Patricia) of River Forest, IL, Timothy (Maureen), Cary, NC, Thomas (Jill), Southboro, MA, Richard (Anne) Avon, CT, James of New York City and eleven grandchildren.A wake will be held at Holy Name of Mary Church on Friday, August 29th, between the hours of 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00pm, followed by a funeral mass at the church on Saturday at 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to the Croton Ambulance Corps or Holy Name of Mary Church.

See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/lohud/obituary.aspx?n=charles-edward-oconnor&pid=172268010&fhid=4011#sthash.Wq6aDYey.dpuf.

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Wedge nailed it. Charlie will be sorely missed by all who EVER worked with him.