Robert P. O'Connor

Robert P. O'Connor, 93, of West Chester, passed away on Monday, April 6, 2020 at the Brandywine Hall Nursing Home in West Chester.  He was the husband of the late Gloria Pratt O'Connor who passed away in 2000. They shared 44 years of marriage together.  Born in East Orange, NJ, he was the son of the late James and Catherine Ilg O'Connor.

Bob proudly served in the US Army Air Corp during WWII.
he was employed in the parts departments of several Ford dealerships in PA and NJ. After retiring, he worked part-time on a horse farm and at an auto parts store.

He attended the Parkesburg United Methodist Church and more recently the West Chester United Methodist Church. 

Bob was a basketball and soccer referee and a softball and baseball umpire for many years. He owned stock cars in his younger days and loved auto racing. He and his wife Gloria were avid horse racing fans and were part owners of several thoroughbreds. 

He is survived by one  daughter, Mercedes and husband Timothy Case of West Chester, one grandson, Jonathan Case of Florida.  He was preceded in death by four siblings.

Due to the current pandemic situation, a private graveside service will be held and a public Celebration of Life service will be set and announced at a later date.  

Arrangements have been entrusted to Wilde Funeral Home of Parkesburg.  Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com