James Patrick O'Connell (1929 - 2018)

James Patrick O'Connell, 89, of Hershey, passed away on October 8, 2018 in the Gardens at Palmyra.

He was born September 8, 1929 in Mahanoy Plane, son of the late James and Helen (Whalen) O'Connell.

James retired from serving at the Hotel Hershey with 40+ proud years of service.  He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War and was a member of St Joan of Arc Church in Hershey.  James was an avid sports fan in support of his Philadelphia Eagles and Phillies.

James is survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins as well as a sister-in-law.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Edward and Joseph O'Connell; sister, Helen O'Connell and nephews, Edward and Frank O'Connell.

Recitation of the rosary will begin at 6PM on Monday October 15, followed by a visitation until 8PM in the Hoover Funeral Home, 88 Lucy Ave, Hershey.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, October 16 at 10:30 AM in St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, Hershey.

Interment with military honors will be in the Indiantown Gap National Cemetery in Annville.

In lieu of flowers, the family prefers memorial contributions be made to St. Joan of Arc Church, 359 W. Areba Avenue, Hershey 17033. To make a donation online, please click here

Source:  www.hooverfuneralhome.com/obituary/james-oconnell