Robert O'Connor

Sharon and Tom went to a Celebration of Life for Bob O'Connor on Saturday afternoon. The family lived across the street from them in River Park when they were growing up.

Robert (Bob) O'Connor

May 27, 1932 - May 21, 2024

Sacramento, California - It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved POP, PAPA, BROTHER, UNCLE, GODPARENT, COUSIN and FRIEND. Robert (Bob) O'Connor passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 21st, 2024, just 6 days shy of his 92nd birthday. Born in Grand Island, Nebraska on May 27th, 1932 to Vera (Browne) O'Connor and Glenn O'Connor. Preceded in death by his parents, son Patrick O'Connor and beloved partner Gisela Kocher. Survived by his dear sister Joan (O'Connor) O'Neil, former wife Rosemary (Margetts) O'Connor and their children: Ronald (Nancy), Michael (Vicki), Pete (Tambi), Paul (Elizabeth), Mark (Barbara) and Molly Emslie (Jeff). Also survived by 12 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, many cousins, nieces and nephews, and Nancy (Gardiner) O'Connor. THANK YOU to the wonderful staff at Oakmont of East Sac-Traditions, who cared for my dad like FAMILY.

A celebration of "A life well lived" of Bob O'Connor's long life will be held on Saturday, July 20th from 12:00-3:00pm at the Dante Club (Tuscan Room behind the bar), where friends and family are invited to remember a man who was truly a gift to us all. Please check W.F. Gormley & Sons website for updated information.