O'Connor, Thomas 1932 - 2016

Thomas (Tom) Francis O'Connor, formally of Binghamton, NY, died on February 24, 2016 in the arms of his loving family. He was the son of the late Thomas and Mary O'Connor of Binghamton, NY. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Jeanne O'Connor and children Lori (George) Fantry, Karen (Donald) MacKenzie, David (Cathy) O'Connor and brother Frank O'Connor. Tom will be missed by his ten and grandchildren, Tim, Heather, Cathy, Tom, Randy, Stephen, Abby, Lindsey, Emily, and Jack.

Tom was predeceased by his son Thomas O'Connor and his sisters Joan Relihan and Ruth DeLaney. Born in 1932 in Norwich, NY, Tom spent much of his life in Binghamton where he graduated from high school in 1950 and then attended Harpur College (now known as Binghamton University). During the Korean War, he served two years in the in army as a radio operator in the Marshall Islands. He graduated from Syracuse University with a degree in civil engineering in 1957 and then from Syracuse University College of Law in 1960. He returned to Binghamton to practice law and formed his own law firm in 1979. Tom was a devoted father, husband, and teacher. He never missed an opportunity to encourage his children to rewrite their papers, mentor aspiring attorneys, or teach his wife, children, and grandchildren tennis and golf. He also had a passion for travel and spent much time planning trips for his family. He will be remembered by his family and friends for his loyalty, optimism, ability to instill confidence in others, and his love of life. In his words 'the family that plays together, stays together'.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Nazareth Farm, 665 Nazareth Farm Road, Salem WV 26426, or a charity of your choice.