Charles D. Oconnor ’48

Charles O'Connor died July 25, 1995. He was a resident of Darien, Conn.

Chuck spent his professional career in the petroleum industry. He was employed by Standard Oil Co. for many years, working around the world as head of cargo sales. He met and married his wife, Rita (who predeceased him), in Caracas, Venezuela. His work took him throughout the Caribbean and South America. By 1975 he had formed Dycon Petroleum and was headquartered in London with offices in Madrid, Geneva, Lisbon, Caracas, and NYC. While in London, Chuck was president of the Princeton Club. Later he resided in Gstaad, Switzerland, before returning to Darien.

In college Chuck majored in economics and was a member of Cottage as well as being secretarytreasurer. He was involved with Triangle Club and the crew. He was in the Army Air Corps from 194345.

Chuck is survived by son Dyer, brother Brian, and sisters Phyliss, Carol, and Grace. To all of them, the class extends its deepest sympathy.

The Class of 1948