Age 86, of Greenacres, Florida, passed away on October 19,2013. Mr. O'Connell was born in Washington, DC on November 24, 1926. He was a retired Captain of the US Navy serving from 1946 to 1977. He was predeceased by his wife, Nancy O'Connell in 1984. Mr. O'Connell is survived by his children, Michael J. O'Connell, Daniel T. O'Connell and Patricia Sadler; five grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. He will also be lovingly remembered by his companion of 29 years, Maxine Rhodes. Private cremation services are under the care of Tillman Funeral Home & Crematory, West Palm Beach.