Joseph Lawrence Connor

Joe Connor of Fall City, Washington passed away on Tuesday November 27, 2012 following a brief illness. He was 85 years old. Joe was born December 3, 1926 in New York, New York. He was raised in New York and moved to Fall City in 1968. He married the love of his life, Louise Osborne on November 18, 1955, and together they had three sons.Joe served in the US Navy for over 23 years from 1945 until 1968, retiring as a Chief Petty Officer in 1968. He was a veteran of three wars, World War II, Korea and Vietnam and served on a number of ships, including most recently the carrier USS Independence. After his military service he worked for Pacific National Bank as a credit adjustor and for Paciÿ c Marine Schwabacher in finance. He enjoyed gardening, working outside, geography, and the study of trains, ocean liners and airplanes and spending time with family and friends.Joe was preceded in death by his son Thomas. He is survived by his spouse of 57 years, Louise of Fall City, his brother George of Netcong, New Jersey, his son Kevin and his wife Nora of Troy Michigan, son Chris and his wife Betty of Fall City, eight grandchildren, Nicholas, Joseph, Alex, Bradley, Gary, Christopher, Thomas and Allison, and two great grandchildren Madison and Adrian and numerous nieces, nephews and beloved friends. At his request, no funeral or memorial service will be held. A private interment at Tahoma National Cemetery will occur at a future date.