William O'Connell Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Glens Falls, New York William O'Connell of The Stanton in Glens Falls died on Wednesday February 13, 2013. He was 69 years old. Born on March 14, 1943 in Saratoga Springs, New York, he was the son of the late Timothy S. O'Connell and Mary Ahearn O'Connell. Mr. O'Connell was a 1961 graduate of St. Peter's High School. After graduating, William entered the seminary for 3 years before leaving and furthering his studies in the education field. He received his Bachelors and Masters from Fordham University in New York and his PHD from Webster University. He returned to Saratoga Springs and became a guidance counselor at St. Peter’s Academy. He and a group of men created the Saratoga Ambassadors, which was a drum and bugle corps. They would play at various events and parades. In his leisure, William enjoyed playing golf, especially at his family’s golf outing. Survivors include a brother Dennis O'Connell and his wife Gloria Fina of Suffern New York, four nephews, Dennis, Brian, Michael and Terrence O'Connell, and four cousins, Dr. Morris O'Connell, Mrs. Gail Darden , J Michael O'Connell and Maureen O’Connell Godlewski. A mass of Christian burial will be held at St. Peter's Church on Broadway in Saratoga Springs on Saturday, February 16, 2013 at 10 a.m.. Friends and family may call from 9 to 10 am prior to the service at the church. Burial will follow in St. Peter's Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of the Tunison Funeral Home, 105 Lake Avenue, Saratoga Springs, New York 12866. Online remembrances can be made at www.tunisonfuneralhome.com

William O'Connell

March 14, 1943 - February 13, 2013

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