John Connors Jr.

John J. Connors Jr., 75, of Spartanburg, SC, died peacefully on Wednesday, August 2, 2017 at Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home. John is survived by his wife Kathy Geraets Connors of Spartanburg; son, Michael Connors and daughter-in-law, Anne of San Francisco, CA; and his daughter, Jennifer of Brooklyn, NY. John is also survived by his twin sister, Sally Connors of Warwick, RI. He is preceded in death by his parents John and Irene Connors of Cranston, RI, and his sister, Nancy Connors of New York, NY. John was born on April 7, 1942 in Fitchburg, MA. While serving in the army he met and married Kathy in Fairbanks, AK in 1964. After moving back to Rhode Island, he graduated from Rhode Island College with a degree in Chemistry. John began working for AMICA Mutual Insurance Company in 1972 and worked there for over 30 years earning many additional advanced certificates. He retired in 2004 as a Senior Vice President. John was an outgoing man with many interests. He loved singing in church or with his barbershop quartet, the Chord Street Boys, golfing, baking pies, and was quite a prolific painter. He was an active and dedicated member of both the Rhode Island and Spartanburg West Rotary Clubs, serving as chapter president in both locations. He often volunteered, and one of his favorite activities was reading to the kindergarten and first grade classes at the Arcadia Elementary School. He was a devoted member of the Jesus Our Risen Savior Catholic Church, serving as Lector, Eucharistic minister, President of the Parish Council and a member of the Knights of Columbus. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 12 noon Wednesday, August 9, 2017 at Jesus Our Risen Savior Catholic Church, 2575 Reidville Rd., Spartanburg, SC 29301, conducted by The Rev. Ryan Dela Pena. Visitation will follow the service. All are welcome to attend and celebrate John's life. No flowers please. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Spartanburg County Foundation: Spartan West Rotary Fund for Arcadia Elementary School, 424 E. Kennedy St., Spartanburg, SC 29302 or the Alzheimer's Association of Spartanburg at 901 S. Pine St., Spartanburg, SC 29302. Floyd's North Church Street Chapel