Thomas J. O'Connor

Thomas J. O'Connor, 95, a longtime resident of Wilkes-Barre, passed away peacefully with his family at his side on Tuesday, May 24, 2022.

Born November 9, 1926 in Wilkes-Barre he was a son of the late John and Claire O'Connor.

A graduate of Plymouth High School, Tom honorably served our country as a sailor in the United States Navy in the Pacific Theatre.

Tom worked for Owens-Illinois and later Techneglas for many years before retiring. He then pursued his dream of formally studying art at LCCC.

Tom was a talented artist and a Wyoming Valley Art League member. He enjoyed sharing his talents and passions of painting, woodworking, and gardening with others.

Tom had a strong faith and was a member of the former Parish of Saint Therese and the Parish of Saint Robert Bellarmine in Wilkes-Barre.

His family was most important to him.

A brother, Harry, preceded him in death.

His wife, the former Marilyn Nelson; children; Clay and his wife Barb O'Connor, Trudy Shiner and her companion Joseph Clapps, Mary Jane and her husband Morris Walker, and Bridget and her husband Bob Potorski; grandchildren, Brad, Jill, Shawn, Brandon, Christie, and Zachary; great-grandchildren, Cash, Crew, Brandon, Cole, Lael, Brody, Dylan, Gaven, Ella, and Liam; other family and friends, will miss him very much.

Tom's family will celebrate his life privately.

Donations to the Wyoming Valley Art League will honor Tom's memory.

Share memories and condolences with Tom's family at mjmclaughlin.com