Emmett Philip O’Connell 78, of Vero Beach, died Monday Feb. 7, 2011, at the Indian River Medical Center in Vero Beach.
O’Connell was born Jan. 24, 1933, in Montreal, Canada, and was longtime resident of Indian River County.
He had been a vice president for several years at The Citizens Bank of Maryland.
Survivors include his loving wife, Shirley Veronica O’Connell, of Vero Beach; brothers George O’Connell, of Odenton Md., Kevin O’Connell, of Montreal, Canada; and many friends that he loved and cared for.
A memorial service will be held at St. John Of The Cross Catholic Church in Vero Beach on Saturday, Feb. 12, 2011, at 10 a.m.
The family has requested memorial contributions to Humane Society of Vero Beach & Indian River County Attn: Connie Cotherman PO Box 644, Vero Beach, FL 32961.
Arrangements are under the direction of Cox-Gifford-Seawinds Funeral Home and Crematory, Vero Beach, Florida.
Condolences may be sent through www.seawindsfh.com/obituaries.php
