Edward Bryan O’Connell
September 30, 1950 - November 28, 2022
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Edward Bryan O’Connell
September 30, 1950 - November 28, 2022
Obituary
O’Connell, Edward Bryan “Ed” of Henrico, VA passed away unexpectedly Monday November 28th, 2022. Ed was a 1969 graduate of George Wythe H.S. He joined the Richmond Police Department where he enjoyed 33 years of service before retiring as a detective Sergeant. He then worked for Genworth for 13 years. He was a member of Richmond Fraternal Order of Police & Knights of Columbus. Ed was one of the most generous people donating to those in need, whether it be a family member, friend, American Cancer Society, T2T, or Children’s Hospital. He had strong faith and enjoyed sharing those values. He loved the outdoors, spending time with children, grandchildren, family and friends, especially his lifelong best friend, his brother Bobby. Ed loved his 2 cats, Sammy & Trouble. Ed enjoyed many years of motorcycle riding. If you were lucky enough to know Ed, you were lucky enough. Ed was preceded in death by the love of his life, his wife, Leigh Ashtiani-O’Connell, father, John R O’Connell, Sr, brother, JR O’Connell & first wife, Bonita O’Connell. He is survived by his mother, Dorothy O’Connell; children Bryan O’Connell (Sherrie), Jason O’Connell (Kimberly), Jessie O’Connell Miller (Andrew) & Sean O’Connell; grandchildren, Jasmine, Ethan, Erica & Jordan; siblings, Jackie Bates (Ken), Bobby O’Connell (Phyllis), Diane Becker (Ken), Susie Bunch (Raymond), Paul O’Connell (Debbie), Karen O’Connell Gayle, & Dennis O’Connell. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, great-nieces & nephews, & cousins. Visitation will be Monday, December 5 from 5pm-7pm at Morrissett Funeral and Cremation Service, 6500 Iron Bridge Road, N. Chesterfield. A celebration of life will be held Tuesday, December 6 at 10am in the Morrissett chapel with interment to follow at Dale Memorial Park. Online condolences at morrissett.com.
Visitation
- Date & Time: December 5, 2022 (5:00 PM - 7:00 PM)
- Venue: Morrissett Funeral & Cremation Service
- Location: 6500 Iron Bridge Rd N. Chesterfield, VA 23234 - (Get Directions)
- Phone Number: (804) 275-7828
Celebration of Life
- Date & Time: December 6, 2022 (10:00 AM)
- Venue: Morrissett Funeral & Cremation Service
- Location: 6500 Iron Bridge Rd N. Chesterfield, VA 23234 - (Get Directions)
- Phone Number: (804) 275-7828
Interment
- Date & Time: No Date & Time
- Venue: Dale Memorial Park
- Location: 10201 Newbys Bridge Rd Chesterfield, VA 23832 - (Get Directions)
- Phone Number: (804) 748-5843
9 responses to Edward Bryan O’Connell
DR Carter says:
December 3, 2022
Ed and I attended the Thirty First Police Academy often referred to as the “Thirty Worse”. I won’t get into WHY. Ed was Code # 0995 and I was 0994. That is how we greeted each other at the reunions. His life was certainly a Life Well Lived and to his Family I say Cherish the Memories , they are the window to the past and even time can’t erase them.
0994
Doug Moore says:
December 5, 2022
One of the best street cops. We worked together on A shift. RIP
linda nici says:
December 5, 2022
Ed was part of my family and enjoyed out time. May God take you in and watch over.
joe mitchell says:
December 6, 2022
I am sorry to hear this. Ed was one of the good guys.