Christian G. O'Connor age 40 of Stratford, beloved husband of Kristin Grimes O'Connor, passed away on Thursday July 16, 2009 in St. Vincent's Medical Center. Christian a Chemical Operator for King Industries, Norwalk, was born in Brooklyn, New York to Gerard and Zita (Sommerlad) O'Connor. He was a graduate of Southern Connecticut State University and was an avid fan of the New York Giants, Mets and Rangers. He also was a history buff and loved to read. Survivors in addition to his beloved wife and parents, include his cherished son Shane, a sister Tracie O'Connor and her partner Dawn Amoroso, his mother-in-law Linda Grimes, brother-in-law Jason Grimes, sister-in-law Katelyn Grimes, best friend James Buesing and his wife Susan, several aunts, uncles and cousins and his dogs Kyzo. Christian's family would like to thank King Industries and the nursing staff of 7 East at St. Vincent's MC for their love and support. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday July 21st at 10 a.m. in St. Mark Church 500 Wigwam Lane Stratford; CT. Interment will be in St. John's Cemetery Monroe. Friends may greet his family on Monday from 4-8 p.m. In the Adzima Funeral Home 50 Paradise Green Place Stratford. In lieu of flowers those desiring may make donations to the Carcinoid Foundation 333 Mamaroneck Avenue White Plains, New York 10605