A Thank You from John “Okie” O’Connell’s Family

We would like to thank all those who joined our family in our endeavor to raise money for the John “Okie” O’Connell Scholarship Fund. Without the support of our family and friends in the Quincy community as well as John’s family and friends near and far, this would not have been possible.

The proceeds will help provide scholarships for local students including those with special needs. In addition to providing the scholarships, the fund committee is also pursuing the development of an antiviolence education video to present to youth programs, schools and colleges to teach young people about “the damage one punch can do.”

A special thank you to Will O’Connell and Ginny Barry from the Waterclub, Dorothy Collins, Margaret and Maureen Collins, Mary “Mer” Duffy, Pat and Neal Gavin, Maureen Duggan, Maureen Bowes, Deb Pizzi, Meghan McLean, Katie Marchard, and Kristen Connors for all their help in making this a very special day, as well as the many volunteers.

We would also like to thank our sponsors who helped in defraying the cost of John’s Golf Tournament at President’s Golf Course which took place prior to the fundraiser at the Waterclub, as well as the many businesses/organizations who donated gifts for the fundraiser.

Thank you again for your love and support.

Matt, Mary, Matthew, Elyse, Catherine and especially John.

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