Joseph P. O’Neill, 71, of Bristol, widower of Polly (Wagner) O’Neill, died on Tuesday, Aug. 23, at Sheriden Woods Health Care.  Joseph was born on Oct. 7, 1950, in Scranton, Pa., and was the son of the late Joseph and Anne (Hennigan) O’Neill. 

He was raised in Harrisburg, Pa., where he went to school and lived until moving to Bristol in 1984. He worked for the Bristol Post Office and was a member of the Bristol Elk’s Lodge #1010, where many knew him by his nickname “Snowy.” He was a New York Yankees fan and enjoyed golf and fishing.

Joseph is survived by a daughter: Kathleen O’Neill of New Jersey; two brothers: Eddie O’Neill of Pennsylvania and Bobby O’Neill of Florida; three sisters: Anne, Patti, and Peggy O’Neill, all of New Jersey; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a daughter: Jennifer O’Neill.

He will be buried privately in Peacedale Cemetery, Bristol. Please visit Joseph’s memorial website at www.FunkFuneralHome.com.