Florence "Nancy" (Mungovan) O'Connor

Florence “Nancy” O’Connor, 86, of Belmont, Massachusetts passed away peacefully on March 24,  2023, after a brief illness surrounded by her loving children. The beloved wife of sixty years to the  late Matthew J. O’Connor, she is survived by her three loving children, Carolyn Hoogendoorn and her husband John of Belmont, MA, Matthew J. O'Connor, Jr. of Belmont, MA, and Nancy Ann  Castignetti and her husband Al of Mendham, NJ. Cherished “Mommy O” to five grandchildren,  Michael Hoogendoorn and his wife Breanna, Stephen Hoogendoorn, Joe, Jackie and Lauren  Castignetti and great granddaughter, Amelia Hoogendoorn. Nancy is survived by her sisters, Edith  Monahan of Belmont, MA, Marie Stabile of Palm Coast, FL, and Dorothy Hecht of Dana Point,  CA and was predeceased by her siblings Jane Tingey, Robert Mungovan, Carol Janes, Sally  Mungovan, and Walter Mungovan. 

Nancy was a special soul who profoundly touched the lives of those fortunate enough to have  known her. Nancy was always known for her wit, clever humor, and prowess at playing cards with  her “card girls” for over 50 years. Aside from the word “remarkable,” the best way to describe  Nancy was fun-loving and spontaneous—the childhoods of her children, grandchildren, and great  grandchild are filled with memories of scavenger hunts, laughter-filled games of the Irish card game  forty-fives, and prizes that often involved candy or Brigham’s ice cream. 

At home in Belmont, she loved sitting on her ivy-covered porch, where she could listen to the  laughter of elementary school children walking to and from school while she spent time with her  dearly loved husband, children, siblings, and grandchildren. Anyone who knew Nancy knew of her  deep patriotism and love for her country—she was eternally proud that her husband, father, and  two brothers bravely served their country. When not at home in Belmont, she loved taking  weekend trips to Hampton Beach with friends and loved ones. 

Her deep sense of faith and relationship with God carried her throughout her 86-year life. Those  who knew her best often heard her sincerely say, “I’ve been praying for you.” Now, we say a prayer  for her—that her wonderful, rich, and full life is simply the beginning and that she sits on a ivy covered porch in heaven, reunited with her husband, siblings, parents, and loved ones forever. 

A funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, April 15th at 10:00am at St. Joseph’s church, 130  Common St., Belmont, MA. Relatives and friends invited. Internment Belmont Cemetery.

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