Background
O'Connell, John F. was born on March 27, 1928 in New York City. Son of James and Elizabeth (Purcell) O'Connell.
O'Connell, John F. was born on March 27, 1928 in New York City. Son of James and Elizabeth (Purcell) O'Connell.
Bachelor, Fordham University. Bachelor of Laws, St. John's University, Brooklyn.
Associate Lord, Day & Lord, New York City, 1953—1971. Member Burlingham, Underwood & Lord, since 1971. Commander United States Coast Guard Reserve, 1957—1975.
Member of American Arbitration Association (arbitrator since 1964), Maritime Law Association (arbitration committee 1954-1984), New York County Lawyers Association (committee on military justice 1981-1984).
Married Jeanne Anne McCarthy, April 16, 1955. Children: Mary, John, Elizabeth, Michael, Julie.