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This memorial website was created in memory of our loved one, Thomas O'Connor, 84 years old, born on January 30, 1932, and passed away on February 24, 2016. We will remember him forever.

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Le Moyne College Alumni O...
March 1, 2016
March 1, 2016
Please accept the most heartfelt sympathies of Le Moyne College. We hope the love and memories that you will forever hold in your heart bring you peace and comfort during this difficult time. 
Le Moyne College, Office of Alumni and Parent Programs
Syracuse, NY
Thomas MacKenzie
March 1, 2016
March 1, 2016
Because I was there just by chance less than a week before he passed I feel that I should share a memory or two.

It did not matter where on earth you were, tennis courts, driving ranges and golf courses or even on the phone in search of knowledge I could always count on his watchful eye and intelligence to set me straight and on a path to success. To me in addition to being one of the of the best grandparents anyone could ask for, he was a great coach and a shining example of what hard work could do and he would support you and even give you a little push. Those pushes and wealth of knowledge made me that much better at whatever it was we were doing. It always meant so much more to see his smile and content on his face when the lesson had been learned and hard work paid off. By just looking around the house I could always find evidence of hard work and of the respect he had for others or the respect others had for him. So when he when his last words to me were" you’re a hard worker you do just fine" along with that same smile an look of content: lesson learned he approves.
It’s hard to capture everything in writing but hopefully I am not the only one who shares these views.

One memory that really stands out is getting a lesson in law for course I was taking at the time and at the same time working on my golf game. With all my heart I never could thank you enough.

Thomas A MacKenzie
(Grandson)
Pauline Keenan
February 27, 2016
February 27, 2016
We are sad to hear of Tom's death. Des and I offer sincere condolences and prayers. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time.

Love Pauline and Des
Mary Fanter
February 27, 2016
February 27, 2016
jeanne: mary and I send our thoughts and prayers; Tom was and excellent lawyer, good friend, and top notch person. We were all lucky to have spent time with him through the years. Our best thoughts are with you.

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Le Moyne College Alumni O...
March 1, 2016
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Please accept the most heartfelt sympathies of Le Moyne College. We hope the love and memories that you will forever hold in your heart bring you peace and comfort during this difficult time. 
Le Moyne College, Office of Alumni and Parent Programs
Syracuse, NY
Thomas MacKenzie
March 1, 2016
March 1, 2016
Because I was there just by chance less than a week before he passed I feel that I should share a memory or two.

It did not matter where on earth you were, tennis courts, driving ranges and golf courses or even on the phone in search of knowledge I could always count on his watchful eye and intelligence to set me straight and on a path to success. To me in addition to being one of the of the best grandparents anyone could ask for, he was a great coach and a shining example of what hard work could do and he would support you and even give you a little push. Those pushes and wealth of knowledge made me that much better at whatever it was we were doing. It always meant so much more to see his smile and content on his face when the lesson had been learned and hard work paid off. By just looking around the house I could always find evidence of hard work and of the respect he had for others or the respect others had for him. So when he when his last words to me were" you’re a hard worker you do just fine" along with that same smile an look of content: lesson learned he approves.
It’s hard to capture everything in writing but hopefully I am not the only one who shares these views.

One memory that really stands out is getting a lesson in law for course I was taking at the time and at the same time working on my golf game. With all my heart I never could thank you enough.

Thomas A MacKenzie
(Grandson)
Pauline Keenan
February 27, 2016
February 27, 2016
We are sad to hear of Tom's death. Des and I offer sincere condolences and prayers. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time.

Love Pauline and Des
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Obituary

February 27, 2016
by David O'Connor

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.

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