The following is the official news from the city. I wrote briefly on the topic here: City Home News It's a sad day. BOB O’CONNOR.... The following is the official news from the city. I wrote briefly on the topic here: City Home News It's a sad day.

BOB O’CONNOR, MAYOR OF PITTSBURGH
December 9, 1944 - September 1, 2006

PITTSBURGH (September 1, 2006)...It is with deepest regret and great sorrow that we announce the passing of Pittsburgh Mayor Bob O’Connor today of complications from primary central nervous system lymphoma at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, UPMC Shadyside. Mayor O’Connor was 61.

Bob O’Connor, the 58th mayor of Pittsburgh, was sworn in on January 3, 2006. A true son of Pittsburgh, the Mayor possessed a combination of boundless enthusiasm, charm, unlimited energy and the highest integrity. He was widely recognized and popular for his ability to bring people together, from all walks of life, on issues vital to building a robust and vibrant Pittsburgh. His life and career celebrated Pittsburgh’s unique diversity.

During his term, Mayor Bob O’Connor championed the people and attractions of his city, spearheading initiatives designed to put Pittsburgh’s people and neighborhoods first. Mayor O’Connor focused on making his town the cleanest and safest city in America. Residential growth, improved service delivery, professional management of government and fiscal responsibility were the foundations of O’Connor’s administration.

Mr. O’Connor was born in the Pittsburgh neighborhood of Greenfield on December 9, 1944. He was a lifelong resident of Pittsburgh, making Squirrel Hill his home for the past 41 years. Despite his selfless and extraordinary dedication to the City of Pittsburgh, Mr. O’Connor’s work did not interfere with his devotion to his family and faith.

He is survived by his wife, Judy O’Connor; daughter Heidy Garth, son-in-law Richard and their daughters Kennedy, McKenzie and Delaney; son Father Terry O’Connor; and son Corey O’Connor.