Linus "Ron" "Jr." O'Connell of Westchester, age 93. Beloved husband of the late Mary Ellen, nee Cahill; loving father of Margaret L. "Peggy" (Bud) O'Connell-Katamay, Judith A., Richard R. and John M. O'Connell; dear brother of the late Dolores (late Jack) and the late Dennis; proud cousin of Eleanore (Lou), Eileen (Frank), Jerry (Janice), Don (Chris) and Alice (late Dan); fond uncle of Dan and Mike and many others; fond friend of Jerrie (late Bob) Johnson and many others. As a retired CPS Principal of Schmitt & McDade Elementary and former teacher at Herzl Elementary; he helped many students become successful in life. Linus was a 60 year member of the Divine Infant Golf League and the Tuesday Lunch Group at Doc Ryan's. His favorite job was as a Gold Coat at Arlington Race Course, teaching many how to bet the ponies. Linus would talk to everyone and make them laugh with his wit and dry sense of humor. Family and friends will be received at the Conboy-Westchester Funeral Home, 10501 W. Cermak Rd., Westchester on Thursday, March 16, 2023 from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Funeral Friday 10:30 a.m. from the funeral home to Divine Infant Church for an 11:00 a.m. mass. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. For info 708-F-U-N-E-R-A-L.