Obituary
Joseph “Joe” Xavier O’Connor III passed away on Sunday, August 14, 2022 in Cocoa, Florida.
Joe was born on February 14, 1947, in Hartford, Connecticut. After graduating from high school in 1965, Joe served in the Army and was stationed in Korea during the Viet Nam War.
Joe worked in education as a purchasing agent supervisor. He rose from a purchasing agent to a supervisory position. Joe was awarded the Staffer of the Month award by the First National Bank of South Miami as well as a Certificate of Appreciation from the School Board.
Joe belonged to the Apollo Motorcycle Club from 1998 to 2016 and he enjoyed volunteering for motorcycle club events. Joe enjoyed riding street motorcycles, dirt bikes, mountain biking, tennis, hiking, kayaking, canoeing, camping, and running half marathons.
Joe was preceded in death by his father Joseph Xavier O’Connor, II, and his mother Hazel Williams. He is survived by his spouse Elvi O’Connor, his son Joe O’Connor and grandson Ryan O’Connor.
A service will be held at the Baldwin Brothers chapel in Titusville, Florida on Thursday, August 18, 2022 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Flowers may be sent to Baldwin Brothers Funeral Home, 2400 S. Washington Avenue, Titusville, Florida.
Service
2400 S. Washington Avenue
Ralph Giro
Fly high and Safe.
You were a great friend
I enjoyed our motorcycle days riding and racing together.
I always admired that you never hesitated to stand up for what you thought was right and believed in.
One day we'll ride again in God's kingdom.