Mrs. Emma O'Connell

Emma Joan O’Connell Homemaker Emma Joan Marozin O’Connell, 99, passed away of natural causes July 10, 2022. She was an active resident at St. George Village, Roswell, GA. Just shy of 100 life years, Mrs. O’Connell shared her life experience in the Greatest Generation with friends everywhere, including the immigration story of her Hungarian mother. Formerly of Mahwah, N.J., Mrs. O’Connell was a graduate of Ramsey High, served as First Class Chief Petty Officer in the USNR WAVES four years during WWII, and was employed by the State Department in Washington, D. C. prior to her marriage. Mrs. O’Connell moved from Potomac, MD, to Roswell, GA, in 1999, to be closer to her family following the passing of her husband. While in Potomac, she was active at Lakewood Country Club, St. Raphael’s Catholic Church and with the Potomac Echoes. Moving to Roswell, she was active in her North Farm neighborhood, Brookfield Country Club and St. Thomas Catholic Church, Alpharetta, GA. Joan was charter resident of St. George Village and an active and strong supporter within this community as well as its’ parish, St. Peter Chanel Catholic Church. From participating with the St. George Villagers singers, to socializing with all residents, Joan could always be found with her door open to all. The career of Paul F. O’Connell, Jr., provided the family many opportunities for living throughout the United States before Mr. O’Connell retired in Potomac, Maryland as deputy assistant director, records branch of the FBI. She is preceded in death by her parents Louis and Elizabeth Marozin, husband Paul F. O’Connell, sisters and brothers. She is survived by three children; Carol Harman (Charles) of Marietta, GA., Scott (Donnie) O’Connell of Cumming, GA., Patrick (Lisa) O’Connell of Johns Creek, GA, three grandchildren, Katie (Jon) Oehmen, Washington, DC, Colleen O’Connell, Washington, DC, Courtney O’Connell, Johns Creek, GA, nieces, nephews, extended family members and many friends. The family wishes to thank staff members of St. George who additionally became not only good friends, but also outstanding caregivers. In addition, the family wishes to thank Visiting Nurse Angela Codner for her dedication. The private funeral mass will be held at St. Peter Chanel, Wednesday, August 3, 2022, 10:30am. A live stream of the service will be available at https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=4wMgAogfsHY. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made St. Peter Chanel Catholic Church, 11350 Woodstock Rd., Roswell, GA, 30075 Graveside service will be held at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Silver Spring, Maryland.

Mrs. Emma O'Connell

December 25, 1922 - July 10, 2022