Background
O’Connell, John Joseph was born on September 8, 1894 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Edward and Mary (Murphy) O’C.
O’Connell, John Joseph was born on September 8, 1894 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Edward and Mary (Murphy) O’C.
Student Saint John the Baptist Parochial School, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1900-1908. Bachelor of Science, Duquesne University, 1928, Bachelor of Laws, 1931.
Engaged in business, Pittsburgh, 1912-1931. Admitted to Pennsylvania bar, 1931, associate with Marshall, O’Brien and Nevin in general practice of law, Pittsburgh, 1931-1936, assistant solicitor Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, 1936-1943, solicitor, 1944-1945. Judge The United States of America Circuit Court of Appeals, 3d circuit, since October 1945.
Former secretary and treasurer American-Connellsville Fuel Company, American Coke Corporation, affiliated and subsidiary companies.
Former auditor Century Wood Preserving Company and subsidiary companies. Former senior accountant Arthur Young & Company.
Served in the United States Navy, 1918-1919. Member Allegheny County Bar Association, American Legion.
Married Marie V. Shea, June 22, 1927.