Joseph Patrick O’Connell of Westhampton Beach Dies January 17 - 27 East
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Joseph Patrick O’Connell of Westhampton Beach Dies January 17

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Joseph Patrick O’Connell

Joseph Patrick O’Connell

authorStaff Writer on Jan 30, 2023

Joseph Patrick O’Connell of Westhampton Beach died suddenly and peacefully on January 17. He was 59.

He was born February 25, 1963, in Southampton. He graduated from Westhampton Beach High School. He was a skilled laborer, employed in the construction field. He had a good work ethic and always took pride in his craft, his family said.

O’Connell was mild-mannered, reserved and a dedicated family man, his family said. He had a love for music, which he expressed by playing his guitar and blasting AC/DC on his stereo to share with the neighbors. He had a wonderful sense of humor, his family said, noting that he will be greatly missed.

He is survived by his wife Seelena; daughters Haley, Melissa Rebecca and Amanda; grandchildren Valentino, Noah, Elijah, Layla, Teixeira, Eva and Amniyala; siblings Albert, Gerrard, Mary Connelly and Mathew; nieces and nephews Terry, Clare, Ian, Aiden, Rose, Shea and Joey; and great-niece Ryleigh. He predeceased by his parents Albert and Gertrude; and brother Thomas

There will be a Mass held in his name at 8 a.m. on February 15 at the Immaculate Conception Church on Quiogue.

Donations may be made in his memory to the Immaculate Conception Church food pantry.

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