CHESTER - James E. O'Connell Jr., 83 of Chester, passed away on Saturday evening, Feb. 9, 2013, at Kindred Hospital in Oakdale, Pa.; following a lengthy illness.
Jim was born to the late James E. O'Connell Sr. and Helen Kennedy O'Connell on July 19, 1929, in Sewickley, Pa.
An electrician, Jim was a member of the IBEW union local No. 712 in Beaver and spent a large portion of his time at the FENOC Nuclear Plant in Shippingport.
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A very active member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Chester, Jim sang in the church choir, was a former member of the Parish Council and also served as the former building supervisor.
He was a graduate of the former Ben Avon High School, was veteran of the US Navy during WW II, and was a member of the Hookstown American Legion.
Jim leaves his wife, Shirley Bradley O'Connell whom he married in1983; a daughter, Pam Smith and her husband Darwin of New Philadelphia, Ohio; and two grandchildren, Lindsay Vulgamore, and Kara Mumford.
The Rev. Father Eric Antwi will preside for a Memorial Mass on Saturday, Feb. 16, at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Chester.
The Arner Funeral Chapel in Chester is assisting with these arrangements.
You may view this memorial and send condolences at www.arnerfuneralchapel.com
