Beloved son of Mary Ann (Dr. Cornelius) O’Connell. Loving brother of Rosemary (Karl) Shmavonian, Patrick (Annette), Matthew (Maureen), Joseph and Brian O’Connell and the late Michael O’Connell. Survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call Tuesday, November 25, 2025, from 4-8 p.m. at the Dietrich Funeral Home, Inc., 2480 Kensington Ave., Amherst, N.Y. 14226. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph University Church, 3269 Main St., Buffalo, N.Y. 14214. Please assemble at church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to People Inc., Aspire of WNY, or Cradle Beach Camp.