Published February 28, 2026

Brendan G. O’Connor

Feb 20, 1964 – Feb 22, 2026

It is with profound sorrow that Brendan O’Connor, age 62 of Newtown Square, PA, passed away on Sunday, February 22, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.

Born on February 20, 1964, in Belfast, Northern Ireland to Marie and Hugh O’Connor. He was the fourth child and “favorite” among six children. In 1972, Brendan’s parents moved their family to the United States and settled in Upper Darby. He attended St. Laurence School where he excelled at sports and his first “claim to fame” was with the St. Laurence Blue Devils as he proudly wore #38 when they won the iconic 1979 CYO Parade of Champs. He attended Upper Darby High School, was the starting nose guard #66 and graduated in the Class of 1984. His teammates became life-long loyal friends to this day.

Brendan was a member of UA Local 692 Sprinklerfitters for 33 years, retiring as Superintendent. Brendan enjoyed golfing, fishing and summers in North Wildwood with family and friends. He was an avid sports fan, an exceptional storyteller and a nicknamer extraordinaire. He was a member of the 4th Degree Knights of Columbus Trinity Council 3132, Delaware County Field & Stream Association and Atglen Sportsmen’s Club. He was a loving husband, devoted father, cherished son, brother, uncle, cousin and friend who will be deeply missed by everyone.

Brendan is survived by his wife of 37 years, Elizabeth (nee Drum), daughter Elizabeth, mother Marie O’Connor (nee Blaney) siblings: Hugh O’Connor (Lisa) Rosaleen Giffin, Patricia McDermott, Ciaron O’Connor (Sheila) Elaine Mayfield and in-laws: Teresa Ellis (Jim), Cathleen Owens (Steve), Michele Fischetti (Corrado), Michael Drum and many beloved nieces, nephews and cousins.

Preceded in death by his father, Hugh O’Connor, parents-in-law, Michael and Elizabeth Drum, brothers-in-law, Joseph Giffin, Jerry McDermott and Timothy Mayfield.

Visitation: Saturday, March 7th, 9:30 am at St. Laurence Church 8245 West Chester Pike Upper Darby

Funeral Mass: Saturday, March 7th, 11:30 am at St. Laurence Church.

Interment: Private

Brendan’s funeral mass will be livestreamed on Lombardo Funeral Homes Facebook page on Saturday at 11:30 AM

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in Brendan’s name to be made to one of the following charities,

Wounded Warrior Project www.woundedwarriorproject.org (https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/)

Covenant House www.covenanthouse.org (https://www.covenanthouse.org/) or

Operation Smile www.operationsmile.donorsupport.com (https://www.operationsmile.donorsupport.com/)

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