Terence John O'Connell died in CentraState Hospital in Freehold, after a long illness.  He was 63. He lived at SEARCH Meadows Group Home in Freehold for 39 years.  He formerly lived in Belle Mead and Franklin Township, NJ.

Terry attended SEARCH Day Program in Ocean, NJ for many years and held a job at Home Depot for several years through that work program.

He loved cities, states and maps and had a wide collection of books on major cities across the United States and local towns in the tri-state area. His collection of matchbox cars brought him joy for many years.  He loved the Beatles and knew most of the lyrics by heart. He also enjoyed rock music and special visits to the public library and to CVS.

He is survived by his brother John O'Connell, sister-in-law Nona, nephew Patrick and niece Kerrin. He was predeceased by his father, John J. O'Connell, Jr., his mother, Patricia Cole O'Connell, and his brothers Patrick J. and Timothy.

The family thanks the administration and staff of SEARCH Meadows and SEARCH Day Program and Adult Program for their caring devotion to Terry since 1981.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to SEARCH Day Program, 73 Wickapecko Drive, Ocean, NJ 07712, or online at www.searchdayprogram.com/donate to aid in its autism programs.

A virtual visitation will be available from Kimble Funeral Home, Princeton, from 11 a.m. to 12 Noon. The virtual link on Zoom is https://eulogystream.zoom.us/j/83767091459

Meeting ID: 837 6709 1459

A funeral Mass will be offered virtually at 12:30 p.m. by going to the following church website: www.StPaulsofPrinceton.org . Scroll down to the media player on the right and click on the arrow just before the service.