William Patrick O'Connell, age 67, of Chelsea, MI, passed away on January 24, 2024 at his home. Bill was born on May 24,1956 in Detroit, MI to William A. and Harriet (Murtagh) O'Connell.
Bill had lived in the Chelsea area since 1994, moving from Ann Arbor. He proudly served in the United States Air Force. He worked as a chef for many years, cooking for the Ann Arbor Inn, the Ann Arbor Country Club, and he opened Conor O’Neill’s in 1999. He enjoyed sports of all kinds, and he was an avid fan of the Detroit Lions, Tigers, and Red Wings. He also enjoyed golfing and spending time with his family.
On June 12, 1986, he married Kathy (Gust) in Ypsilanti, MI, and she survives. Also surviving are a son, Sean O'Connell of Chelsea, and his four siblings: Bobby O'Connell, Michael O'Connell, Corrine O'Connell, and Andrea (Craig) Kanthook. He was preceded in death by his parents, and three siblings: Peter O'Connell, Sally Willard, and Sandra Burns.
Visitation will be held on Monday, March 11, 2024, from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. at St. Barnabas Episcopal Church located at 20500 W Old US Hwy 12 Chelsea, Michigan 48118.
Memorial Service immediately following at 11:00 a.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to the family.
Arrangements by Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home, Chelsea.
