O`Connell, John Joseph Born September 8, 1894, in Pittsburgh, PA Died December 16, 1949 Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit Nominated by Harry S Truman on September 12, 1945, to a new seat authorized by 58 Stat. 796. Confirmed by the Senate on October 3, 1945, and received commission on October 11, 1945. Service terminated on December 16, 1949, due to death. Education: Duquesne University, B.S., 1928 Duquesne University School of Law, LL.B., 1931 Professional Career: U.S. Navy, 1918-1919 Private practice, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1931-1936 Assistant solicitor, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, 1936-1943 Solicitor, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, 1944-1945