Chester O'Neal Obituary (1962

Chester O'Neal, 48 of Stamford, CT, formerly of Norwalk, CT departed this life on April 18, 2011. He was born August 5, 1962, in Norwalk, CT. He was the son of the late James Ellis O'Neal and Ollie Credle O'Neal-Gaskins. Chester graduated from Stamford High School. He went on to attend the University of North Carolina majoring in Graphic Arts Design. Chester had been employed with Macy's Corporation and worked as a Security Guard. In addition to being survived by his mother, Ollie Gaskins and step-father, George Gaskins of Norwalk, CT., his survivors include three sons; Joseph Hines, Charles Chester Hines, and Anthony Hines of Bridgeport, CT. Two brothers; Steven O'Neal (Amy) and David O'Neal of Stamford, CT. Three sisters; Denise Cooper (Theodore), Margarie Merritt (Kenny) of Bridgeport, CT, and Anna-Mae O'Neal of Waterbury, CT, and a host of family and friends. He also leaves to cherish his memories a much loved foster mother, Burnadine Brown of Norwalk, CT. In addition to being predeceased by his father, Chester is predeceased by one brother, Calvin O'Neal, and a sister, Lydia O'Neal. Funeral services will be held on Monday, April 25, 2011 at Baker Funeral Chapel. Friends may greet the family from 10:00 A.M. until time of service at 11:00 A.M. Interment at Riverside Cemetery.