THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: Tuesday, July 4, 1995 TAG: 9507040422
SECTION: LOCAL PAGE: B5 EDITION: FINAL
DATELINE: NORFOLK LENGTH: Short : 25 lines
Lt. John O'Connor, a 33-year veteran of the Police Department, died after suffering a massive heart attack Friday night.
He was 55.
O'Connor, who headed the property and evidence unit, was socializing with friends at a local restaurant when he collapsed, said police spokesman Larry Hill.
He died at Sentara Leigh Hospital just after midnight, Hill said.
``He was very well thought of by most of the department, and he will be missed by all,'' Hill said. ``He was a really nice guy.''
O'Connor joined the Police Department in 1962. He served as a master patrolman and a sergeant before being promoted to lieutenant in 1989.
He received 34 commendations during his career, Hill said. by CNB