Thomas J. O'Connor, MD

Thomas J. O'Connor, MD

9-21-51 - 6-21-11

Our friend, colleague and partner, Tom O'Connor, went home to be with the Lord on June 21, 2011. We will miss his compassion, wisdom, surgical skills and friendship. We all at Lafayette Surgical Clinic are grateful to have known him, and that he knew Jesus, with whom he now will live forever.

Our deepest sympathies and prayers are with the family he loves: His wife Ruth O'Connor, and his children Samuel, Grace, Rhoda, Anna and Daniel.

The family will receive friends Friday 4-8 p.m. at St. James Lutheran Church, 800 Cincinnati St. Services will be Saturday 11 a.m. at St. James Lutheran Church, with Pastor Michael Salemink officiating and Pastor James Chase offering words. Burial at Spring Vale Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. James Lutheran School or Good Shepherd Baptist Church. Hippensteel Funeral Home entrusted with care. Share memories and condolences online at www.hippensteelfuneralservice.com