William F. O’Connell, Sr.

O’Connell, William F., Sr. age 96, of Quincy, August 24, 2007. Husband of the late Eleanor (Martin) O’Connell. Loving father of Lt. William F. O’Connell, Jr. Mass State Police and Kathleen Keegan and her husband Russell all of Quincy. Cherished grandfather of Kelly Keegan of Quincy and Duane Keegan and his wife Tricia of Braintree. Great grandfather of Brendan, Daniel and Matthew Keegan. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral from the Keohane Funeral Home, 785 Hancock St., WOLLASTON, Monday at 10 AM. Funeral Mass in Saint Ann’s Church, Wollaston at 11:30 AM. Visiting hours Sunday 2- 6 PM. Burial in Mount Calvary Cemetery, Boston. Donations in memory of Mr. O’Connell may be made to Alzheimer’s Disease Support Group of So. Shore, PO Box 109, Hingham, MA 02043. W. W. II United States Navy Veteran Mr. O’Connell grew up in Charlestown and served in the Merchant Marines and then in the United States Navy during W.W.II. He worked for the City of Boston as a steam engineer and retired after 40 years. His son and daughter remember him as a generous man who was proud of his Irish heritage. He was an easy going man with traditional old fashion values, a true gentleman who always had a smile on his face. Mr. O’Connell enjoyed walking along the beach and reading. More importantly, his family was his true pride and joy and he enjoyed spending his time with all of them. He will be sadly missed by his family and all those who had the pleasure of knowing him.