Lawrence E. O'Connor

Lawrence E. O'Connor, 82, of Fishers, passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2019 at Prairie Lakes Health Campus in Noblesville.  He was born on January 5, 1937 to Edward and Flora (Nave) O'Connor in Atchison, Kansas.

Larry proudly served his country, doing 2 tours of duty during the Vietnam War as a Navy Lieutenant and Chief Hangar Deck Officer aboard the USS Kitty Hawk.  He completed his military service in the Air Force, retiring as a Captain. In May of 2018, Larry was honored for his military service by being selected as an Honor Flight Hero. 

He worked as a contracting officer for US Customs and enjoyed his travels, especially to Hawaii.  Most of all, Larry loved spending time with his children and grandchildren.

He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Ellen O'Connor; children, Michael (Sue) O'Connor, Michele (Dale) Wedel, Patricia O'Connor, and Kelli O'Connor; step-sons, Scott Barker and Brent (Emily) Barker; sister, Mary Catherine (Charles) Garrett; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, Larry was preceded in death by his brothers, Keith Bury and Kenneth Bury.

Services will be held at 1:00 pm on Thursday, April 25, 2019 at St. John Vianney Catholic Church, 15176 Blessed Mother Blvd. in Fishers, with visitation from 12:00 noon to the time of service.  Rev. Sean Pogue will officiate.  Burial will be at Oaklawn Memorial Gardens in Indianapolis.

At the request of family, in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are strongly suggested to Indy Honor Flight, PO Box 10, Plainfield, IN 46168.

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