Patrick "Jim" O'Connor

March 17, 1924 - October 29, 2010

O’Connor, Jim (Patrick James) 86 Jim O’Connor, Green Bay, died Friday, October 29, 2010, surrounded by his loving wife and family. To celebrate Jim’s life, visitation will be held Monday, November 1, at Hansen Family Funeral Home, 1644 Lime Kiln Road, from 4-7 pm followed by a memorial service, Rev. Richard Mauthe officiating. Jim was born Patrick James O’Connor on March 17, 1924 to Charles and Helena O’Connor in Green Bay. He graduated from East High School, where he met the love of his life, his wife Darline (Hocking) of 66 years. He drove city bus for many years before and after serving in the United States Army, driving half-track in WWII in the Philippines. He then worked in the optical business for more than thirty years at Wisconsin Optical and Bausch & Lomb until his retirement. He was a volunteer at Bellin Memorial Hospital and Meals On Wheels. Jim loved to travel with his family, taking camping trips to many historical sites all across the United States as well as visiting many foreign countries. He and Darline toured Ireland on their 35th and 40th anniversaries. He was a loving husband and father with a great sense of humor and a warm smile. He was especially proud to be Irish and born on St. Paddy’s Day. Jim is survived by his wife, Darline, and their five children, Patrick (Mick), Timothy (Jane), Danny, Colleen (John) Wenk, and Erin, 8 grandchildren, and many great-grandchildren.