Obituary of Michael Thomas O'Connor

Michael Thomas O’Connor

Age 2 years, 4 months, Michael passed away peacefully, after a courageous battle with a Congenital Heart Defect, at Advocate Children’s Hospital, Oak Lawn, IL, on Tuesday, February 20, 2018.  

Michael is survived by his parents, Daniel E. and Erica C. (nee Mettille) O’Connor; his sister, Katelyn O’Connor; maternal grandmother, Cynthia Mettille; paternal grandparents, Thomas and Joanna O’Connor; maternal great-grandmothers, Betty Jean Mettille and Mildred DeLong; two uncles, Matthew Mettille and Kevin (Shannon) O’Connor; two aunts, Cara (Randy) Robison and Kelly (Cedar) Beauregard; and many great aunts, great uncles, and cousins also survive.

He was preceded by his maternal grandfather, Michael Mettille; maternal great-grandfathers, James Mettille and Richard DeLong.

Visitation for Michael Thomas O’Connor will be held on Sunday, February 25, 2018, from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m. at the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 3200 Black at Essington Rds., Joliet, with a Prayer Service at 3:00 p.m.  Interment will be private.  In lieu of flowers, memorials in his name to Advocate Child Life Department or the Ronald McDonald House, Oak Lawn, would be appreciated.  For more information, please call 815-741-5500 or visit his Memorial Tribute at www.fredcdames.com