Daniel J. O'Connell

1959 – 2018

INDIAN ORCHARD – Daniel J. O'Connell, 58, died Monday in Baystate Medical Center surrounded by his loving family.  Dan was born in Springfield, son of the late Thomas and Joyce (Fell) O'Connell and has lived here his entire life.  He started with the Springfield Police Department as a Cadet in 1979, became an Officer in 1982 and worked with the Traffic Bureau, C.P.B. and Squad before retiring in 1997.  He was a past vice-president of the Springfield Patrolman's Union and member of the Springfield Police Relief Association.  A longtime communicant of St. Michael's Cathedral, Dan served as a Eucharistic Minister.  He was active with the Knights of Columbus Council #69 in Chicopee, having the title of Former Faithful Navigator.  He also belonged to the John Boyle O'Reilly Club in Springfield.  He leaves his beloved wife of 30 years Mary Ann (Germain) O'Connell; an adoring daughter Bridgid M. O'Connell; brother Thomas O'Connell and his wife Janice; Brother-in-laws Jerome Germain and his wife Carla, Martin Germain Sr. and his wife Anne; many nieces and nephews including Brian O'Connell and his wife Theresa, Jennifer Delskey and her husband Dana, many great nieces and nephews and his faithful companion "Marty" the collie.  Besides his parents, Daniel was predeceased by two brothers Martin and Brian.  The funeral will be held at the West Springfield Curran-Jones Funeral Home Monday at 9:00am with Liturgy in St. Michael's Cathedral at 10:00am followed by burial in Hillcrest Park Cemetery.  Visiting hours will be Sunday from 2:00 – 5:00pm.  For more details please visit curranjones.com.  In lieu of flowers donations may be made to a fund set up for Dan's daughter, c/o Monson Savings Bank, 100 Post Office Park, Wilbraham, MA 01095.