The Beverly Hills Police Dept. (BHPD) has announced officer Bob O’Connor passed away on May 5. He was 79.
Born in Chicago, Ill., in 1935, O’Connor was married for more than 50 years to his childhood sweetheart, Mary Rita, (now deceased). He was a long time resident of the San Fernando Valley.
After earning an Honorable Discharge from the U.S. Navy, he became a Beverly Hills Police Dept. officer from 1963 until he retired in 1985. O’Connor was assigned to the Traffic Division and created the Police Department Golf League.
In his retirement years, he followed his passion for golf and became a PGA Golf Instructor, teaching golf at both Pierce and Los Angeles community colleges, as well as working at Encino/Balboa and Van Nuys golf courses.
O’Connor was a beloved father, grandfather, brother and uncle. He is survived by his daughter, Angie; son, Tim, and daughter-in-law, Mardie; grandsons, Christopher and Matthew; sister, Maureen; brother, John, (Tania); and many loving nieces and nephews.
He will be remembered for his devotion to his family, constant optimistic demeanor, enthusiasm, years of service as a police officer, selfless help to others, and avid pursuit of golf.
A funeral service will be held Friday, May 16, 3:00 p.m., at St. Cyril of Jerusalem Catholic Church, 15520 Ventura Boulevard, in Encino.
A reception will follow at Encino’s Balboa Golf Course Monterey Clubhouse, 16821 Burbank Boulevard.
