MATTHEW O'CONNOR,
entered into eternal rest on June 20, 2011, at the
age of 81 years. He was a native of County Cork,
Ireland, and lived in Saddle Brook for many years.
Beloved husband for 42 years of the late C.
Christina (nee Walsh). Devoted father of Kara and
her husband Robert C. Welch, Jr. of Ramsey, Brian of
Saddle Brook. and Fiona and her husband Ted Dolan of
Bernardsville. He was adored by his four
grandchildren, Connor Dolan, Caroline Dolan, Robert
C. Welch, III and Matthew Welch. Dear brother of
Tim O’Connor and Paddy O’Connor of Ireland. He was
cherished by his brother and sister-in-laws, nieces
and nephews. Matthew began his banking career in
NYC at Marine Midland Bank and then worked at
Banker’s Trust for ten years. He joined United
Jersey Bank in Hackensack and retired as an
executive in the Investment Management Division
after 25 years of service. He was an active member
and past President of the Bergen Irish Association
and St. Joseph’s Gaelic Football Club. He was a
longtime parishioner of St. Philip the Apostle R.C.
Church. The family will receive relatives and
friends at the G. Thomas Gentile Funeral Home ,397
Union Street, Hackensack, NJ on Sunday, June 26,
from 2-4 PM and 7-9 PM. The Mass of Christian
Burial will be celebrated at St. Philip the Apostle
R. C. Church, 488 Saddle River Road, Saddle Brook
on Monday, June 27, at 10:30 AM with interment
following at George Washington Memorial Park,
Paramus. He will be greatly missed by his family
and friends.