O'Connell, John Matthew b. 1872 d. 1941 US Congressman. Elected to represent Rhode Island's 2nd District in the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1933 to 1939. Also served as a Member of the Rhode Island State Legislature, and Delegate to the Democratic National Convention from Rhode Island in 1936. (Bio by: K) Saint Sebastian Cemetery, Westerly, Washington County, Rhode Island, USA