1939 - 2024
OBITUARY
James Francis O'Connell, 84, of Wappingers Falls, New York, died on January 7, 2024. He was born in Ballymorris, County Clare, Ireland to John and Mary O'Connell. James came to the United States with just a silver dollar in his pocket. He was a bus driver for 50 years, first for New York City Transit and later for The Arlington Central School District. James was a proud teetotaler who never had a drink, despite owning two bars. He loved traveling and going to dinner dances with the Irish American community. James was preceded by his wife Mary O'Connell, and is survived by his children Mary Luongo, Daniel O'Connell, John O'Connell, James T. O'Connell, Brian O'Connell, 12 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.
VISITATION
Friday, January 12
2:00 - 4:00pm & 6:00 - 8:00pm
Delehanty Funeral Home
64 East Main Street, Wappingers Falls, NY
MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL
Saturday, January 13
10:00 AM
St. Mary R.C. Church
11 Clinton Street, Wappingers Falls, NY
INTERMENT
St. Mary's Cemetery
19 Clinton Street, Wappingers Falls, NY