78, passed away on Friday, January 2, 2015. He was a lifelong Bayonne resident, a graduate of Bayonne High School and proudly served in the United States Marine Corps. He was a longtime member of the Knights of Columbus. He was predeceased by his wife Patricia (Nee: Carroll) O’ Connor and his twin sister Patricia Gillespie. He was the father of Michael O’ Connor and his partner Ginger Kemp, Brian O’ Connor and his wife Michele, Robert O’ Connor and his wife Katie, Patricia Hansen and her husband Mark, and Mary O’ Connor. Devoted brother of Denise O’ Connor. Cherished grandfather of Gillian, Brendan and Katie Hansen, Kayla and Justin O’ Connor and Kieran, Brayden, Ryan and Riley Kate O’ Connor. And companion of Dolores Paruta. He is survived as well by many in-laws, nieces, nephews and grand nieces and nephews. Funeral arrangements by FRYCZYNSKI Funeral Home, 3234 E 22nd St.