Richard Andrew O'Connor

Richard Andrew O'Connor, 61, of Evergreen, Colorado passed away on February 24, 2023.

Rich was born in Denver, Colorado on October 14, 1961 to Donald and Sue O'Connor. Rich graduated from Colorado Academy in 1980 and went on to earn a degree in geology at St. Lawrence University, in chilly Canton, New York.

During summers in college, Rich worked on Martha's Vineyard on sword fishing boats, which led to his passion as a fly fisherman. After college, Rich moved back to Denver and worked for the Xerox Corporation before entering into the finance industry and working for both Kirkpatrick Pettis and D.A. Davidson as Senior Vice President of Institutional Sales. Rich met his wife Holly in the fall of 1988 and they married July 14, 1990.

Rich retired in June 2022 and spent time fly fishing, skiing and traveling. Rich loved working on and in his yard in Evergreen and was proud of its impeccable appearance.

Rich was preceded in death by his father Donald O'Connor and mother Sue O'Connor. He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Holly, daughters Emma and Annie, his brothers Davis (Cathie), Peter (Kathy) and sister Susan, nieces and nephews that he adored, Sean O'Connor (Josie), Liam O'Connor, Meghan Ellington (Matthew Ellington), Patrick O'Connor (Kristen), Brian O'Connor (Rachel), James Kreidle (Victoria), Connor Kreidle (Ellory), Katie Kreidle, Nicole Kreidle Bernstein (Kevin Bernstein), his stepmother Lenora O'Connor and numerous great nieces and nephews. His wife and daughters were the loves of his life.

Rich was an avid fly fisherman although he had an odd and outsized fear of sharks. He loved the Colorado outdoors, spending time fishing the North Fork of the South Platte River on the families' ranch in Pine and other rivers in Colorado, skiing in Vail and mountain biking in Elk Meadow and Buffalo Creek. He loved hanging out with his beloved Labrador retrievers, Hoss, Izzie, Millie (purchased on a whim at an auction), and several others. He was an avid Bronco and college lacrosse fan. He had an uncanny memory for just about any and every college and professional football player. Rich will be remembered for his quick wit, intellect and integrity. He will be missed dearly.

A memorial service honoring Rich's life will be held Wednesday March 15, 4pm at Pinehurst Country Club, 6255 W Quincy Ave, Denver, CO 80235

In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to be made in Richs' memory to The Wild Animal Sanctuary, Foothills Animal Shelter or Evergreen Animal Protective League, all causes Rich was passionate about.