Robert “Bob” Maurice O’Connor, 80, of Nederland, Texas passed away Thursday, April 27, 2023 at Harbor Hospice of Beaumont. Bob was born on August 28, 1942, in Quincy, Massachusetts to Robert and Marion O’Connor.
Bob was known as a sweet and caring man who loved spoiling his family. He loved being “Papa Bob” and enjoyed watching his great grandkids play around. Bob had a great love for all animals, especially his beloved dog, Sweetheart, and the neighborhood cats. Bob loved spoiling all the neighborhood dogs and cats, and he would set out food for them and give them treats. Robert retired from National Maritime Union and Exxon Mobil.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Robert F. O’Connor and Marion (DiFaizo) O’Connor.
Those left to cherish Bob’s memory are his significant other, Linda Mason of Nederland, Texas. Her children; Mark Mason and wife Kathy, Traci Millican and husband Rodney, Jody Mason and wife Carla; 11 grandkids, 13 great grandkids; sisters, Joan D. Marzo and her husband Michael; Mary Develler; brothers, William “Bill” Hearon and his wife, Anne; and John Hearon.
A graveside service for Robert “Bob” O’Connor will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, May 05, 2023, at Greenlawn Memorial Park.
Cremation services are under the direction of Melancon’s Funeral Home.