Maurice "Marty" Randolph O'Connor

Maurice (Marty) Randolph O’Connor, 78 of Chester, MD, passed away peacefully at his home on August 1, 2016. Born at home in Washington, DC, on May 24, 1938, Marty was the son of the late Robert Milton O’Connor and Alice Mae O’Connor. Marty is preceded in death by his three brothers, Robert M. O’Connor, Gerald F. O’Connor and Charles F. O’Connor; a sister, Shirley Michael; a daughter-in-law, Theresa Kay O’Connor; and sister-in-law, Donna Merie Diorio. Marty was married in 1957 to Patricia Holly and had four beautiful children. He spent fourteen years living in the Waldorf, MD, area before moving to Annapolis for three years. Marty was married in 1983 to Doreen Heine and had two beautiful children. He spent 32 years living on Kent Island in Chester, MD. Marty spent his first 17 years being raised in Southeast Washington, DC. He went to Holy Comforter Elementary, Eastern Jr. High, Anacostia High School, and Washington and Lee high schools. Marty lived across the street from the Boys Club of Washington DC, Eastern Branch, where he enjoyed sports such as football, swimming and boxing both silver and golden gloves. Marty worked for the department of the Navy in Arlington VA, Lockheed Missiles in Sunnyvale, CA, and the Central Intelligence Agency in Washington, DC, before retiring to go into business for himself. He subsequently entered retail sales, working for Hahn Shoes, and later, Nordstrom in Annapolis until 2008. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle in his younger days. He was an avid Redskin Fan and a season ticket holder since 1980. He enjoyed movies, plays, travel, photography and all kinds of music. Marty is survived by his loving wife of thirty three years; six children, Jeffery R, O’Connor, Daniel M. O’Connor, Karen R. Bernstein, Sean T. O’ Connor, Morgan L. O’Connor, Christopher R. O’Connor; stepson, George(Trey) Heine III; sister, Kathy Kirkley; son-in-law, Robert, Berny Bernstein; grandchildren, Jeremy Bernstein, Natalie Bernstein, Brittany Bernstein and Tyler Bernstein, Lauren O’Connor, Lexi O’Connor, Amber O’Connor, Ashley O’Connor; a great-grandchild; and many loving nieces and nephews, in-laws and friends. Family and friends will be received from 10-11am on Monday, August 15, 2016, at St. Christopher’s Catholic Church where a memorial mass will start at 11am. Inurnment will be at Stevensville Cemetery following the memorial service. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his name to Compass Regional Hospice 255 Comet Drive, Centreville, MD 21617

Maurice "Marty" Randolph O'Connor

May 24, 1938 - August 1, 2016