WATERBURY - Stephen J. O'Neill, age 66 of Waterbury, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 26, 2016 at Waterbury Hospital, surrounded by the love and comfort of his family and close friends.
Steve was born in Waterbury on July 11, 1950, the son of the late William and Rita (Church) O'Neill. He was a graduate of Wilby High School and served in the CT National Guard. Steve worked for many years as a lineman for Southern New England Telephone Company and retired after over 25 years of service. He went on to own O'Neill Janitorial Service and at the time of his passing was employed as a Compliance Officer at Northwest Regional Workforce Investment Board. A lifetime member of the Washington Hill Athletic Club, Stevie O enjoyed golfing, boating and socializing with his many friends. He was a fixture behind the bar on weekend afternoons at the Cave on East Main Street, with his ever-present smile. He will be sadly missed by his loving family and all who knew and loved him.
Stephen is survived by his son, Jeffrey O'Neill and his wife, Dale of Medway MA, his daughter, Lori Cassidy and her husband, Joseph of Middlebury his devoted brothers, Daniel O'Neill of Murrels Inlet SC and Francis O'Neill of Oakville. In addition he leaves his grandchildren, Kylie & Shay O'Neill & Patrick Cassidy and several nieces and nephews as well as his faithful companion "Clancy". He was predeceased by his brother James J. O'Neill.
Funeral services for Mr. O'Neill will be held on Monday, October 31, 2016, when a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Francis Xavier Church, 625 Baldwin St. Waterbury at 10:00 a.m. Those planning to attend are kindly asked to go directly to the church. Burial will follow in Middlebury Cemetery. Relatives and friends may visit with Stephen's family on Sunday afternoon from 2:00 till 5:00 pm at Casey's Eastside Memorial Funeral Home 1987 East Main St @ Southmayd Rd, Waterbury. To honor Steve's memory, donations can be made to Waterbury PAL, 64 Division St Waterbury CT 06704. Or to Holy Land Waterbury PO Box 828 Waterbury, CT 06720. To send an on-line condolence or for more information please visit the funeral home website at www.eastsidememorial..com .
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Steve was born in Waterbury on July 11, 1950, the son of the late William and Rita (Church) O'Neill. He was a graduate of Wilby High School and served in the CT National Guard. Steve worked for many years as a lineman for Southern New England Telephone Company and retired after over 25 years of service. He went on to own O'Neill Janitorial Service and at the time of his passing was employed as a Compliance Officer at Northwest Regional Workforce Investment Board. A lifetime member of the Washington Hill Athletic Club, Stevie O enjoyed golfing, boating and socializing with his many friends. He was a fixture behind the bar on weekend afternoons at the Cave on East Main Street, with his ever-present smile. He will be sadly missed by his loving family and all who knew and loved him.
Stephen is survived by his son, Jeffrey O'Neill and his wife, Dale of Medway MA, his daughter, Lori Cassidy and her husband, Joseph of Middlebury his devoted brothers, Daniel O'Neill of Murrels Inlet SC and Francis O'Neill of Oakville. In addition he leaves his grandchildren, Kylie & Shay O'Neill & Patrick Cassidy and several nieces and nephews as well as his faithful companion "Clancy". He was predeceased by his brother James J. O'Neill.
Funeral services for Mr. O'Neill will be held on Monday, October 31, 2016, when a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Francis Xavier Church, 625 Baldwin St. Waterbury at 10:00 a.m. Those planning to attend are kindly asked to go directly to the church. Burial will follow in Middlebury Cemetery. Relatives and friends may visit with Stephen's family on Sunday afternoon from 2:00 till 5:00 pm at Casey's Eastside Memorial Funeral Home 1987 East Main St @ Southmayd Rd, Waterbury. To honor Steve's memory, donations can be made to Waterbury PAL, 64 Division St Waterbury CT 06704. Or to Holy Land Waterbury PO Box 828 Waterbury, CT 06720. To send an on-line condolence or for more information please visit the funeral home website at www.eastsidememorial..com .
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