PATRICK JOSEPH "PJ" CONNOR took his final walk on this earth while holding his wife’s (Lois) hand and surrounded by family, January 29, 2021. PJ was born November 27, 1942, in Columbus, Ohio, to William Connor and Margaret Moore. He was a PROUD graduate of Aquinas High School. PJ earned his Bachelor’s degree from Ohio Dominican College (University) and a Master’s degree from The Ohio State University. PJ met the love of his life, Lois, when he worked for Nationwide Insurance in the late 1960’s. He used his wit and charm to convince her to marry him May 25, 1968 and they stayed together for the next 52 years, even as they laid next to one another taking their last breaths together. Theirs was a beautiful love story filled with the ups and downs that come with being married for so long. PJ spent most of his life working in real estate around the central Ohio area and was frequently recognized for his accomplishments. Preceded in death by his parents William Connor and Margaret Moore, his step-father Tom Moore, and his step-brother Tom (Judy) Moore. PJ is survived by siblings, Tim (Rosie) Moore, Kathy (Ed) DiSabato; his 3 children, Ann (Tom) Lanier, Mary (Bob) Mazik, and Patrick (Kelly) Connor; along with 10 grandchildren, Sean (Alicia), Joseph (Amanda), Bryson (Ali), Bethany (Jake), Brian, Colleen, Chase, Matthew, Kevin, and Regan; and 1 great grandchild, Avery. PJ was the consummate storyteller and loved to share anecdotes about his time in the Army; how he drove Woody Hayes around Ohio to speaking engagements; and the many outrageous shenanigans that he enjoyed growing up in Columbus. PJ never met a stranger and those who knew him can testify to how he filled the room with laughter, singing, and joy. PJ loved singing in the choir at St. Thomas More Newman Center; he had a wonderful Irish tenor voice and he wasn’t afraid to share it with everyone, even if you didn’t want him to. PJ was also a certified scuba diver and passed on this passion to his son and 3 grandsons. His family will miss the stories; the rounds of golf; the singing; his love of The Ohio State Buckeyes; and his infectious laugh, but will all take comfort in knowing that he walks in eternity with the love of his life, Lois. PJ, May the road rise to meet you, May the wind be always at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face, the rains fall soft upon your fields.
LOIS JANE CONNOR'S (MADIGAN) journey on earth came to a beautiful end January 30, 2021. Born January 26, 1944 to Tom and Ouida Madigan in Columbus, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her Father, Mother, and her husband of 52 years Patrick (PJ) Connor, who passed only a few hours before she took her final steps to be with him in Heaven. Lois met the love of her life, PJ, shortly after graduating from the St. Francis School of Nursing, and they married May 25, 1968. Lois is survived by her 3 beautiful children, Ann (Tom) Lanier, Mary (Bob) Mazik, and Patrick (Kelly) Connor; 10 grandchildren Sean (Alicia), Joseph (Amanda), Bryson (Ali), Bethany (Jake), Brian, Colleen, Chase, Matthew, Kevin, and Regan; and 1 great grandchild, Avery. Lois never shied away from sharing her faith with others and spent her life serving others as a Wife, Mother, Nurse, and Volunteer. As a longtime member of the St. Thomas More Newman Center, Lois spent many hours volunteering to serve meals at the YWCA and acted as a eucharistic minister at several hospitals in the area. Lois will be missed deeply by everyone whose life she touched; however, her loved ones are comforted by the knowledge that she is able to take her walk in heaven with PJ at her side and will seek to continue her legacy of love and service in the many years to come. In lieu of flowers, the family is asking those wanting to help make a donation to the Saint Vincent De Paul Society and the YWCA in Lois and PJ’s honor. Funeral mass will be held at Saint Thomas More Newman Center, 64 W. Lane Ave., Columbus, Ohio at 1pm on Saturday, February 13, 2021 by invitation only due to Covid-19 restrictions. The mass will be available through live stream at Buckeye Catholic on YouTube for those that are unable to attend. A Celebration of Life will take place later when Covid restrictions are lifted. Please visit www.schoedinger.com for service updates. Arrangements entrusted to SCHOEDINGER NORTHEAST.
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