Campus colleagues are mourning the loss of Joseph E. O'Connor, who served as a campus safety officer for 19 years.
O'Connor died at his home in Glenville on Aug. 25 after a long illness. He was 53.
He also held positions as a bus driver for Scotia-Glenville school district for 10 years. He was an emergency medical technician for Schenectady Ambulance Service and taught CPR and first aid for the American Red Cross. He coached basketball for the Scotia Methodist Church, and soccer for Scotia-Glenville schools and Highland Club of Scotia. He was a member of the Beukendaal Fire Department and an auxiliary member of the Scotia Police Department. He was a foster parent for 12 years.
A loyal Union athletics fan, he was a fixture at hockey games.
Survivors include his wife, Katharine Heiner O'Connor; a son, Joseph Jr., and two daughters, Katharine and Christine. Contributions may be made to Community Hospice of Schenectady, 1411 Union St., Schenectady 12308.