She was born Mary Eugenia Feuchtinger on Aug. 8, 1928, in Chicago. She grew up in Marion, Ind. O'Connor was married for the first time at age 18 to a man 11 years her senior. Her second husband introduced her to the field of auto racing, and she promoted races around the country. Following a divorce, O'Connor moved to California in 1953. "I always wanted to come to Los Angeles, to Hollywood," she said. "My father's sister was a screenwriter and involved in movies and that fascinated me." She married twice more, and the fourth husband was named O'Connor.The true love of her life arrived when she met Robert F. Gentert in 1982. They remained companions for 30 years until his death from pneumonia at age 82 on April 28. Before retiring, "Captain Bob," as he was known, sailed ships for 43 years with Getty Oil and Maritime Overseas Corp. He and O'Connor lived in the Valley Village section of Los Angeles. Survivors include her brother James, sister-in-law Sheila and several nieces and nephews. A private memorial service at the Playboy Mansion will take place at 2 p.m. Friday.
She had been a pioneer in women's cross country road racing and one many awards.
She was Hugh Hefner secretary for over 40 years. She also appeared in a realty television show, "The girls next door." It was show about the Playboy Mansion."
Father Eugene Jefferson Feuchtinger B-5-23-1896 D-6-1-1988
Mother Mary E. Mozingo
She was born Mary Eugenia Feuchtinger on Aug. 8, 1928, in Chicago. She grew up in Marion, Ind. O'Connor was married for the first time at age 18 to a man 11 years her senior. Her second husband introduced her to the field of auto racing, and she promoted races around the country. Following a divorce, O'Connor moved to California in 1953. "I always wanted to come to Los Angeles, to Hollywood," she said. "My father's sister was a screenwriter and involved in movies and that fascinated me." She married twice more, and the fourth husband was named O'Connor.The true love of her life arrived when she met Robert F. Gentert in 1982. They remained companions for 30 years until his death from pneumonia at age 82 on April 28. Before retiring, "Captain Bob," as he was known, sailed ships for 43 years with Getty Oil and Maritime Overseas Corp. He and O'Connor lived in the Valley Village section of Los Angeles. Survivors include her brother James, sister-in-law Sheila and several nieces and nephews. A private memorial service at the Playboy Mansion will take place at 2 p.m. Friday.
She had been a pioneer in women's cross country road racing and one many awards.
She was Hugh Hefner secretary for over 40 years. She also appeared in a realty television show, "The girls next door." It was show about the Playboy Mansion."
Father Eugene Jefferson Feuchtinger B-5-23-1896 D-6-1-1988
Mother Mary E. Mozingo
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