O'Connell, Gerald Joseph, 76 of Mission Viejo, formerly of New York.
Gerald was born April 24, 1941, The Bronx, New York to parents, Michael and Elizabeth, the youngest of six children.
He graduated from Cardinal Hayes High School, Fordham University with a Bachelor's Degree & Adelphi University with a Master's Degree in Finance.
Beloved husband of Rosemarie; loving father of Noreen, John, Brian, Paul & Kimberly; grandfather to his six grandchildren; dear brother of John & Geraldine.