Benny O'Connor

Thinking of you Laura, Maura & Lorcan and all the family on the passing of Benny who was so full of life - the Legend - as you rightly called him!

From everyone at AMACH! & Teach Solais we wish to offer our sincere condolences on the passing of Benny. We will always treasure the memory of him playing “Somwhere over the rainbow” at the opening of our special garden in memory of our dear friend Sylva. Benny was a friend to our community and we send our love to all those who knew him. He was a man who displayed immense inclusion and friendship to our community and we are forever grateful to have known him. 🏳️‍🌈

I met Benny and Maura during my first jaunt to the old country accompanied by my Grandfather John L Sullivan. I won't bore anyone with the details of our meeting, I can only say that the man left a deep impression on me. During subsequent visits to Ireland, I would visit and Benny and his wife would be more than gracious hosts.

Perhaps I'm not eloquent enough to sing his praises better than I am, however, I'm happy he gets to see my Grandfather in heaven as I'm sure they have much to discuss.

I apologize for not seeing this sooner.

God hold him in His arms forever.

Sincere condolences Maura. Laura and Lorcan. So sorry to learn of Benny's passing.
Some wonderful memories of his time in Carlow.
Rest in peace Benny

So sorry to hear of the passing of Benny. Sincere sympathy to his family and friends. Many good times spent in Benny's company. May he Rest in Peace now.

Sincere condolences Maura and family on the passing of Benny. May he Rest In Peace.

Maura, Lorcan and Laura. So sad to hear of Bennys passing - what a man.... memories came flooding in when I heard the sad news of the many great nights we all had (even as we worked!!) in CJ's and beyond... great happy memories. As I think of him now I see the smile and the nod and can only think that he's up there now smiling down and shuffling around... telling stories of designing snacks in Carlow with the sugar factory and of the craic that was Salthill in times gone by...(and still is)... Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h'anam dílis'...

Dearest Cousins, after reading these many loving condolences, stories and memories about Benny from your many family and friends I would like to add our sympathies to Maura, Laura, Lorcan, Yvonne and all the family on the passing of Benny. We met Maura, Benny, Jimmy Joyce and family in the summer of 1983, only by chance, when my Mother, daughter Kelly and myself decided to visit Ireland. Didn't know anyone, but we had an address . 12 Middle Street, Galway. It was by the grace of God, (or a billion to one) or....it could only happen in Ireland, that we met Jimmy, then Benny, Maura family that day, that hour. I say by the grace of God. Immediately, we were welcomed with open arms and hearts by Maura, Benny, Lorcan, Jimmy, and Aunt Mary, my father's sister. Benny played his harmonica, shared stories about the family, sang songs, and gave me an album his brother, Christy, had made. It was amazing. We created a true , family bond that day, and there were letters, calls and visits to come on both sides of the pond ever since. Every moment together was and is cherished to this day. We will miss him. He was a wonderful man. Take care dear ones,

Dear Maura, Lorcan, Laura, & Yvonne, it is with great sadness to hear of Benny's passing a gentleman true and true.
Our sincere condolences to all of the O'Connor and Joyce famlies, niece's and nephew's extended families neighbours relatives and many many friends
Benny was a great character and such a genuine guy.
We have very fond memories of Benny and you Maura coming to visit us in Inchamore Coolea, in fact all of the O'Connor's the Galways as you were called in Coolea were so good and kind to our grandmother (auntie Mary) always.
We have some lovely good quality photos taken by Benny and Maura . You the Galways always had the best of everything. Cameras, cars, clothes, jewellery, make-up.
To us it was like we were being visited by the Ewing's from Dallas, and still your were all so down to earth.
It was such a pleasure to have known you all and a privilege to call you our cousins.
We have fond memories of all of you being together at parties at my sister Maureen and John Lydons in Bushy Park
I hope you are having a party now in the heaven's there will be no shortage of music, song, and storytelling

Ar dheis De go raibh a h-anam dilis.
Ta leaba i measc na Naomh tuillte aige.

Joan Kelleher of Inchamore Coolea Co. Cork

Sincere condolences Maura and family on the passing of Benny. May he Rest In Peace.

Sincere sympathy to Maura, Laura, Lorcan and the extended O'Connor and Joyce families on the passing of Benny. He was a lovely gentleman and i have no doubt he will be sadly missed by all his family, friends, neighbours and all who knew him.
Benny may you rest in peace.

Deepest sympathy on the sad loss of Benny. May he rest in peace

Deepest condolences to all the O'Connor family. I only met Benny a handful of times back when I used to work in NUIG tending to the grounds with Laura. You couldn't meet a more caring, loving person than Laura and having met Benny and Maura it's easy to see where she got it from.

A lovely memory I have of Benny is one weekend when he and Maura were away, Laura wanted to give them a new garden. So over the course of a weekend I gave Laura a hand to clear out and plant up their garden before they came back. They were delighted with the surprise and gifted me (which there was no need to do) a voucher for Charlie Bryne's bookshop, not long after this I moved to the UK and one of the things I brought with me was a bag of books which were much loved and appreciated.

Deepest sympathies to Maura and all the O'Connor family on the sad passing of Benny. He was a gentleman and always a pleasure to deal with throughout the years. May he rest in peace.

Deepest sympathies to Maura & family on Benny’s passing.

To Maura, Laura and all their family, our sincere condolences on the passing of Benny. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time.

Deepest Condolences to Maura and family on the passing of your beloved Benny, May He Rest In Peace

We send our deepest condolences to the O’Connor family on the sad passing of Benny.
May he rest in peace in God’s care.

I never had the pleasure of meeting Benny but heard stories about him from Laura. Knowing how supporting and how much fun she was on the MHort course, I can well imagine Benny's pride in his family. May your memories of happy times together bring much comfort to you. My sincere condolences, love and prayers to all the family.

My deepest sympathy to Maura, Laura and Lorcan on
Benny’s passing, one of
nature’s gentlemen. At Dheis
De go raib a anam Dílis.

Mary Tobin
Maunsell’s Rd.

Sincere condolences to Maura, Laura and Lorcan on the passing of your beloved Benny. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

To Maura and family we extend our sincere sympathies on the passing of Benny. Having worked with Brennyon the interface between Irish Sugar and Erin Foods for years we can vouch for his professionalism in his “”day job”. Always pleasant and sympathetic to his staff and always approachable no matter what the problems were. As a colleague I know how well he was respected in the various company locations in which he served. He introduced me to Corinthians in which we shared many good times. He was devoted to Maura and the family who will miss him so much. Rest in Peace my friend.

Sincere condolences to all O Connor family. Beannacht Dé lena Anam Dilîs.

Sorry to hear about Benny's death. He was a real gentleman and a pleasure to meet. Sincere condolences to Laura,
Maura, Lorcan and all the family.

Gorgeous Maura, Lorcan and Laura,

I was so saddened to hear of Benny’s passing, he always lit up the life of anyone who had the honour of meeting him. Loved to see him calling in home and I know Heaven has just gained a total gem. He will be truly missed. Lots of love, Medbh x

Sincere condolences to Laura, Maura, and family on the loss of Benny. May he rest in peace.
Thoughts & prayers are with you.
Noel Leahy (formerly Fr Griffin Rd PO; has fond memories of Benny popping into the Post Office)
Valerie Dunleavy Leahy (NUIG)

Deepest sympathy to Maura, Laura and Lorcan on the passing of Benny. May he Rest In Peace.

So sad to hear the news just now. Benny, you were an inspiration. So Maura, this is for you -another legend. Nick is away, but would join me in wishing you well and may you keep your wonderful spirit through this tough time. Thinking of you and Laura especially at this time.

Sincere sympathies to Maura and family on the sad death of Benny. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

Sincere sympathies to all the O’Connor family on the passing of Benny. Wonderful company both on & off the golf course. He’ll never be forgotten. Rest In Peace

Deepest Heartfelt sympathy to Maura, Lorcan, Laura and the extended O Connor Family on your sad loss and the passing of Benny. May his gentle soul Rest in Peace .

Sincere sympathies to all the o'Connor family on the sad passing of Benny
May he Rest in Peace

Sincere condolences to Maura,Laura Lorcan and the O’Connor family on the passing of Benny. We have great memories as next door neighbours in Airglooney where we all grew up together. Benny and Maura always made time to call and visit our parents Mick & Margaret which we appreciated
May Benny rest in peace.

Tá an-bhrón orm a chloisteáil go bhfuil Benny imithe uainn anois ar shlí na fírinne. Go dtuga Dia solas na bhFlaitheas dá anam uasal.

Comhbhrón ó chroí le Yvonne agus teaghlach Ó Conchubhair uilig ar bhás bhrónach Benny.

Tugaigí aire dhaoibh féin.

Sincere sympathy to Maura on the passing of Benny.
May he Rest In Peace.
Des kavanagh and family

Sincere sympathy to Maura Lorcan Laura and the extended O Connor Family on the sad passing of Benny..A true gentleman..May Benny rest in peace

Sincerest sympathy to Maura, Laura, Lorcan and the entire family on the sad loss of Benny. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Deepest sympathy to the O Connor family on the sad passing of Benny a friendly nice man.May his gentle soul rest in peace.

To Maura, Lorcan, Laura and the extended O’Connor families my deepest sympathy on the sad passing of Benny. Many a good night we had in C.J’s. Always remember my time between the hotel and nite club with a smile on my face.
Rest in peace Benny

Dear Maura and family.
Such a sad time with the passing of your beloved Benny.
A lovely gentle man.
For many years he played our
Blackrock Lady Swimmers into the water on cold Christmas Mornings, long before it became “ the done thing”
We always loved that and the hot whiskey after!
May Benny Rest in Peace
With plenty of music around him.

Condolences to Laura and her Mother and Brother on their sad loss.

Sincere condolences to the O' Connor family on the sad passing of Benny.

May he rest in peace.

Sincere sympathy to Maura , Lorcan, Laura and to all of the O Connor family
Rest in peace Benny .

Sincere sympathy to Maura ,Lorcan and Laura on the passing of Benny . Condolences to the extended O Connor family and also to Yvonne at this very sad time . Rip Benny ,
Olive and Frank

Sincere sympathy to the O'Connor family and to Linda and all the Byrnes. A very kind man, a real pleasure to meet very early at Blackrock. May he rest in piece.

Sincere Sympathy to all the Family on the passing of Benny .
May he Rest in Peace .

So sorry to hear of Benny's passing. May he rest in peace.
Benny was a great character, always a smile on his face and he always had time for a chat. I have many fond and happy memories of Benny, from when I worked in the Monterey Hotel and CJ's nightclub.
Sincere condolences to his wife Maura, his children Laura and Lorcan and Benny’s sister Yvonne and their families.

Sincere sympathy to Maura,Lorcan and Laura on the death of Benny.May his soul rest in peace.🙏🙏🙏

Sincere condolences to Laura, Maura & Lorcan on the sad passing of Benny, May he rest in peace.

Sincere sympathy to Maura, Laura and Lorcan on Bennys passing. A lovely person and so nice to meet. Mabel CAhill and family.

Sincere sympathy to Maura, Yvonne, our neighbour Linda and all the O'Connor Family on the passing of Benny. Leaba i measc na naomh dá anam uasal.

Sincere sympathies to Laura and the extended O'Connor family, on the passing of Benny. May he rest in peace.

Sincere condolences to Maura, Laura and Lorcan on Benny's passing. Fond memories.

Sincere condolences to the O’Connor family on the sad passing of Benny. May he rest in peace

My heartfelt condolences Laura to you and your family.
May his soul's next adventure be full of magic and wonder.

Deepest sympathies to Maura and family on the loss of Benny. May he rest in peace with all the other legends and angels in heaven x

Sincere condolences to Laura ant the extended O Connor Family on the sad passing of your Dad. May he rest in peace.

Deepest sympathy to all the O'connor family on Benny''s passing.A very kind and generous man.May he rest in peace

Deepest sympathies to the extended O’Connor family at this very sad time. May Benny Rest in Peace.

What a wonderful person and family I remember my trips from kerry with my family, we always had a fun time.gallivanting around the bar , Hotel the top room and the beach in the back. Wil never forget golf and fun and song. May you look after the new hotel in heaven oh and keep a few rooms for us. 🙏☘️👍🇺🇸