“Saying that someone lived their life like Vince O’Connor is probably the highest honor I could ever give to them.” RU Head Coach Kyle Flood

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From QueensCourier.com:  As students, family and former players for Vince O’Connor flocked to St Francis Prep for his funeral service on Thursday, they remembered the legendary football coach and devoted family man with messages of gratitude for all he had done for others in his life.

Several hundred mourners filled the school auditorium in Fresh Meadows where the funeral was held for O’Connor, who died on Feb. 14 at the age of 85, while still head coach of the St. Francis Prep football team, a post he held for 62 years.

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