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MCC Daily Tribune

Barbara A. O'Connell, Human Resources

The MCC family mourns the loss of retiree Barbara A. O’Connell (Human Resources) who passed away on February 1.

According to her obituary, Barbara was predeceased by daughter Bridget Magar; granddaughter Katherine Magar; and brother-in-law Allen Bennett. She is survived by her loving husband David; sisters Maureen Lynch-Bennett and Kathy (Bob) Eddy; son, Kevin (Kirstin) O’ Connell; son-in-law, Danna Magar; four grandchildren, two great grandchildren and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

According to her family, “To have known her is to have known love.”

Barbara attended Maria Regina College in Syracuse. She joined MCC in 1978 as a heavy laborer in the mailroom. She transitioned to the Personnel Office and consistently pursued career advancement. After 36 years of service, she retired from her role as a management assistant in MCC’s Human Resources Office in 2014.

A recipient of MCC’s Support Staff Award for Distinguished Service, Barbara served on the College’s Affirmative Action Team/Committee, the MCC Diversity Council, and was a United Way CSEA captain. She was known for her professionalism and dedication to the College.

A private memorial service will take place Tuesday morning, February 9. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the Breast Cancer Coalition (1048 University Ave, Rochester, NY 14607) or the Pluta Cancer Center (125 Red Creek Dr, Rochester, NY 14623) in her memory.

She will be deeply missed by her colleagues and friends.

Katherine Douglas
Office of the President
02/05/2021