Terrance Joseph O’Connell
Passed away on May 8, 2021 at age 60. Terrance was born October 26, 1960 in Rochester, NY to Robert J and Carol A O’Connell. Terry grew up in Penfield NY, graduated from Penfield High School in 1979. He then went on to attend college at Robert Morris College in Pittsburgh, PA. Terry was a huge fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Rolling Stones and of course his own irish heritage. Anytime the Stones came on you would find Terry dancing and imitaing Mick Jagger like no one else!
Terry was predeceased by his parents Robert and Carol, siblings Mary Catherine and Kevin.
Terry is survived by his children, Timothy, Ryan (Julie), Zachary and Evan, his siblings Robert (Cheryl), Michael (Milsa Franco) and Karen (Michael MaMoone), grandchildren Aiden and Teagan O’Connell, nieces and nephews: Colleen, Cortney, Bobby, Sean, Danny, Peter, Patrick, Skyelar, Kaitlyn and Kyle, mothers of his children Terri Lynn O’Connell and Deborah Hankee, aunts, uncles, many cousins and special friends especially Johnny Till and Anthony Falso.
Special thanks to the Hankee family and Light Hill Comfort Care Home for taking care of Terry during his last few months.
Calling hours will be held Sunday 5/16 from 4-7pm at his sister Karen’s home. For address information please contact a family member.
Interment will be private.
In lieu of flowers please consider donations to Light Hill Comfort Care Home, 5160 Parrish St, Ext, Canandaigua, NY 14424 or visit lighthillhome.org
The picture here of Terry seems to capture his joy & loving nature. It simply embodies his loving kindness of his life.,This indeed was Terry’s natural.love in his life for his sons & his 2 grandchildren. .
As part of his heritage,Terry enjoyed taking his sons to the Pittsburgh, Saint Paddy’s Day parade. It was their day to celebrate!. On a couple occasions my brother, Michael Pat w/his daughter, joined him to celebrate the day there with Tim, Ryan & Elizabeth, prior to Zachary’s birth..
Two of a kind were Terry & my brother, Michael Pat. Knowing them both, we knew how big hearted they were where their children were concerned, and their love of family as well.
Many years later Terry was blessed with his youngest son, Evan.
At heart it was always his family, especially his 4 boys, & his 2 grandchildren that he loved so much..
Terry was always kind to all, & always showed Bob & I respect and his generosity of love for us as grandparents & his in-laws. His sons undoubtedly were drawn to his love & his happy heart,. Laughter was just as much a part of Terry as his physicality. We saw him at every football game where his 1st 3 sons played football for Cornell High School. And later, we saw him for Zacharys’ swim meets.
Seemed his unconscious goal was to to make his sons laugh & have fun.as children.That was our impression of Terry, he was a genuinely loving Father.. His basic personality trait shown through to.us as his former in-laws. His love for his sons was admirable.
We are so sorry that he left us all too soon, but, realize his suffering now is over..
We believe as he entered Heaven, the Stones were playing for him, and we believe Terry is doing his best “MickJagger”moves!
He will be so missed, because to know Terry, was to love him. His sons were the apple of his eye. He left this earth, sadly, too soon.
We’d like to think he’s with his family members who’ve passed before him, and they are celebrating. Perhaps he & my brother, Michael Pat, are enjoying a soothing beverage & a cigarette, listening to the Stones & making “Mick Jagger” moves.
His 4 sons & 2 grandchildren were God’s greatest blessing to Terry in life. His spirit will be in the hearts of all his sons & grandchildren forever.
We’d like to express our deepest condolences to all Terry’s family & friends.
God be with all of you in such time of.sorrow. May he rest in peace.
Now, let the music begin!
So very sorry for your loss . Prayers ? for you and your family God bless .
Our heartfelt condolences go out to the O’Connell family, Timothy,Ryan and Zachary. Terry was like family here at Squirrels Heath Rd. and will be greatly missed.We’ll miss his sweet-natured,fun loving Terry O’Connell way. We’re going to miss his bi-weekly Saturday visits to see his son Evan,whom he loved dearly. Terry, you gave me the best gift anyone has ever given me,our beautiful boy,Evan. I’m glad I could bring you some comfort & happiness towards the end of your time here. We’ll say goodbye for now…. Till we meet again in a better place. “May the good lord shine a light on you”,Terrance Joseph O’Connell! Rest easy Sweet Terry. Be free Terry, BE FREE!!! Much Love Always, Debbie, Evan & The Hankee’s
Oh Debbie I know you were givin the best gift from your love Terry! Evan is a blessing to us all and I hope you find comfort in knowing that he did give you the most amazing gift of all ! Evan is a treasure and I love that you will have him forever to remind you of Terry his father and the live of your life ♥️♥️♥️?
Rest easy my friend..I’m sure you be dancing to brown sugar…lots of love sent up to ya buddy…you’ll be missed. …..????lorrie.h..