Robert O'Connor:
CLASS OF 1973
Ridgewood High SchoolClass of 1973
Ridgewood, NJ
Robert's Story
Robert is from Ridgewood, New Jersey. Robert's schools include Ridgewood High School. Robert later attended St. Bonaventure University (Pre-Med Biology/Chemistry, Wresting) , Fairfield University (Biopsychology, Premed-Chemistry, Laccrosse) . Robert works(ed) at Lexus.
Music Robert likes includes Liza Clarkin, Yellowjackets, The Jazz Crusaders. Books Robert likes include Robert Crais, Hal Moore, Jon Katz. Movies Robert likes include Serpico, Saving Private Ryan, The Boss. TV shows Robert likes include 60 Minutes, COPS, Rescue Me.
One of Robert's favorite quotes is:"Go ndeana a anam siamsa dar dTiarna ar neamh go brach â May his soul ever entertain our Lord in Heaven." (an old Irish Gaelic blessing)
My father had two that I call my own now:
1. There are a lot more horse's asses in the world then there are horses.
2. No matter how hard you try, you can never polish a turd.".
More about Robert:"My biography is so complicated but, succinctly, I am an imperfect man in an imperfect world but through God, somehow, it all works out day by day.
So while initially studying to be a physician and working my way through school in the restaurant and bar business, spending many summer...Expand for more
s as an ocean-rescue lifeguard and volunteering, honorably, as both a firefighter and a first aid squad EMT-- as well as a stint as a law enforcement officer-- IâÂÂve done the equivalent of about 75 years worth of public service effort crammed into my first 25 years on earth.
My eventual career in the many arenas of the retail automobile business has been immeasurably wonderful yielding me a purpose for almost 30 years.
I have been blessed with many answered prayers and continue to evolve as a spouse, father and business professional; there are some great, new beginings still ahead for me and I can't wait to discover them.
My one and only marrage after my former wife dismissed me, took my money and failed to keep each one of our vows deserves most of the credit for where I am in my life; she did produce one of the most lovely human beings ever -- Kara Amanda O'Connor-Murphy -- who with her husband Michael gave the world Keegan Murphy, MY GRANDSON! That's all I have to comment at this moment -- if I die before I wake I pray the Lord my soul to take and remember I've been confirmed Robert Arthur ANDREW O'Connor Jr.
Sweet dreams dear Keegan... the fate of the te next 100".
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