Arthur J. O’Connell, eldest brother of Bishop O’Connell, dies at age 73
April 26, 2021 at 4:25 p.m.
Arthur J. O’Connell, Jr., 73, brother of Most Rev. David M. O’Connell, C.M., Bishop of Trenton, and Daniel O’Connell, Associate Director for Curriculum and Instruction in the Diocese of Trenton’s Department of Catholic Schools, died April 24.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Kathleen; his children and their spouses: Sean (Meagan), Ryan (Jennifer), Jamie (Kelly) and Kelly Sacramone (Luigi), and his grandchildren Jamie Jr., Elizabeth, Abigail, Jack, Kate, Grace, Lilly and Molly. He is also survived by a third brother, Dennis O’Connell and his spouse, Barbara, of Trevose, Pa.; nieces Heather and Shannon, as well as brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and cousins.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated April 28 in St. Martin of Tours Church in Philadelphia, followed by interment in private at the request of his family.
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Arthur J. O’Connell, Jr., 73, brother of Most Rev. David M. O’Connell, C.M., Bishop of Trenton, and Daniel O’Connell, Associate Director for Curriculum and Instruction in the Diocese of Trenton’s Department of Catholic Schools, died April 24.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Kathleen; his children and their spouses: Sean (Meagan), Ryan (Jennifer), Jamie (Kelly) and Kelly Sacramone (Luigi), and his grandchildren Jamie Jr., Elizabeth, Abigail, Jack, Kate, Grace, Lilly and Molly. He is also survived by a third brother, Dennis O’Connell and his spouse, Barbara, of Trevose, Pa.; nieces Heather and Shannon, as well as brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and cousins.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated April 28 in St. Martin of Tours Church in Philadelphia, followed by interment in private at the request of his family.