NAME: Daniel J. O’Connell Jr.
DOB: 01/09/1930
APPOINTED: 03/24/1955
RETIRED: 04/05/1983
PASSED AWAY: 06/19/2019
CALLING: Monday June 21, 2019 from 10:00AM-11:00AM Good Shepherd Catholic Church 2905 Carson Avenue Indianapolis IN 46203
SERVICE: Monday June 21, 2019 11:00AM Good Shepherd Catholic Church
BURIAL: Holy Cross/St. Joseph and Calvary Catholic Cemetery 435 West Troy Avenue Indianapolis Indiana 46217
LAST ASSIGNMENT: Daniel O’Connell was appointed to the Indianapolis Fire Department on 03/24/1955 after serving in The United States Navy during the Korean War. He was assigned on the USS Wisconsin as a radioman. He received a United Nations Service Medal and a Korean War Medal with a star. His first regular assignment in 1956 was on Engine 16. He transferred to Engine 12 a few months later before heading to Engine 14 to stay for over 9 years. Then he moved to Engine 03 before being promoted to Chauffeur and assigned to Engine 12 on 03/20/1968. He spent some time at the repair shops before transferring to Truck 32, Engine 27 for 6 years, Engine 5 C Shift, then last moved over to Engine 05 B shift before retiring on 04/05/1983. He served on the Princess Lakes Volunteer Fire Department while living in that community for over 30 years. He was a member of the Indianapolis Amateur Radio Club and enjoyed flying radio controlled aircraft.
Fire Family Peer Support Receives Generous Donation from Brandon Ballard And Judge Smails Golf Outing Sponsored by Mike Manley and Manleys Irish Mutt!
The Golf outing chooses a charity each year and this year the FFPS was the recipient of the award. Thank you to all the supporters of the golf outing and
