November 19 1963 March 29 2020
Obituary Jeffrey Daniel O’Connell, CDR USN (Ret), of Vienna, VA, passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2020, at the age of 56 from complications related to cancer. Jeffrey (Jeff) is survived by his wife of 27 years, Janet O’Connell (Vaccaro), and their two children, Megan and Daniel, his parents, John and Teresa O’Connell, brothers Michael (Lisa) and David (Jean), and many other loving family members. Jeff grew up in Mountainside, New Jersey and Oak Brook, Illinois. He was a proud graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy class of 1986. He received a Masters Degree from George Washington University. Jeff served with distinction as a Surface Warfare Officer receiving several medals. His service included time in the Persian Gulf during the Iran-Iraq war and on the Joint Chiefs of Staff. After active service, he continued in the Navy Reserves. He retired from the Navy in 2010. Jeff worked for over 20 years for Battelle Memorial Institute, a research and development organization. At Battelle, he served in leadership roles and made significant contributions to many defense and national security efforts. He spent the last several years working as Director of Business Development for Alternative Experts. Jeff liked hiking, fishing, and camping. He also enjoyed cooking and hosting gatherings for family and friends. He was a dog lover, movie buff, and appreciated good music. He was a devoted father. As his children grew, he was very active in their lives; coaching soccer and basketball and serving as a Boy Scout leader. He was a kind, thoughtful, and generous man who was always willing to do anything for others. He loved his wife, children, and entire family deeply and he was loved by all who knew him. Family and friends are comforted in knowing that life is eternal and love is everlasting. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Little Sisters of the Poor or the American Cancer Society. A memorial mass is planned for Saturday, June 20, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church in Vienna, VA. If public health concerns are still ongoing, the mass may be rescheduled. There will be a private burial at a later date with military honors. Events Jun20 Funeral Mass Saturday, June 20, 2020 11:00AM Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church 8601 Wolftrap Rd. Vienna , VA 22182 Get directions View MapTextEmail Final Resting Place Arlington National Cemetery at a later date 1 Memorial Drive Arlington , VA 22211 Get directions View MapTextEmail Memorial Contributions American Cancer Society 124 Park St SE , Suite 100, Vienna, VA 221800699 800.227.2345 Visit website Little Sisters of the Poor Visit website
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Jeffrey Daniel O’Connell November 19 1963 March 29 2020.
Death notice for the town of: Vienna, state: Virginia