Richard O'Connell, age 72, US Army Veteran. Beloved husband of Mary, nee Cooper; devoted father of Eileen Jones, Timothy (Kristen), Thomas (Lynn), Mary Ann Di Dio and the late Richard; loving grandfather of 12; and great-grandfather of three; dear brother of Diana Switalski and Darlene Stelzer. Many years of service with AKZO-NOBLE. Visitation Sunday, 3 to 9 p.m. at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 S. Southwest Hwy. (7700W), Palos Hills. Funeral Monday, 9 a.m. from the funeral home to Sacred Heart Church for 10 a.m. Mass. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Express your thoughts and memories in the online Guestbook at www.palosgaidasfh.com 708-974-4410