John Joseph O’Connell, 79, died May 31, 2006 in Vero Beach, Florida.Mr. O’Connell was born in New York, New York and moved to Ft. Pierce in 1997 coming from Rome, New York.Prior to retirement, he was a custodian for the school system.Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Norma O’Connell of Ft. Pierce, FL; sons, John J. O’Connell, Jr. and Mark J. O’Connell both of Ft. Pierce, FL; brother, James O’Connell of Rome, NY and 2 grandsons.