Daniel O'Connor

Daniel O’Connor, 72, of Asheville, NC passed away Friday, July 4, 2025 at Mission Hospital.

Born July 9, 1952 in Brooklyn, New York, Daniel was a son of the late Henry “Bud” and Rose Carpinello O’Connor. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Timothy O’Connor, in April.

Daniel was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He loved Jesus, caring for animals and growing plants of all sorts.

He is survived by his siblings, Pamela O. Daniels, Kenneth O’Connor, Karen O’Connor Smith, as well as a number of nieces.

Family visitation and memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 19 at Asheville First Church of the Nazarene, located at 385 Hazel Mill Road in Asheville. The visitation will be held at 10:00 a.m., with the Memorial service following at 11:00 a.m.

Groce Funeral Home on Patton Avenue is assisting the family.