Mervyn O'CONNOR Obituary

I have one tattoo only on me. It is a panther on my right arm done by Merv when I was 17 in 1972. Rest In Peace Merv. Billy. I would like it touched up a bit please.

I am Summer, the greatgrandaughter of Mervyn O'conner and i very much love and miss him.He sadly based on my tenth birthday and was so scared till that day i am still crying about it till this moment.
RIP
Best Greatgrandfather
in the
WORLD

Thank you Merv for my first tattoo at the age of 30. And my condolences to Erin and family. Willis Robertson

Gave me my first tattoo aged 16 when I joined the Navy, also was same class as phillip. Dave Mutch

Rest In Peace Merv, you were an absolute gentleman and mentor to us and many more. Your Auckland Tattoo Studio will live on in your memory as will the many people here and gone that had the privilege to be tattooed by you [us included]. You were an icon in the tattoo industry, in New Zealand and overseas and you will be sadly missed and remembered fondly. Condolences to your family and the crew at ATS. Mike & Morag Draper,The Tattoo Gallery Adelaide

I was privileged to live down the road in Mt Roskill from Merv and June. I also got my first tatoo and many more from Merv, often called in for that cuppa and a smoke at the shop.Was always nice to catch up for a chat. I was so sad to hear the loss of such an amazing man, thoughts with you June and family.See you on the other side Merv when its my turn.

Kathy Hamill "from down the road "

Great great man who was known the world over for his tattooing...but above it all for being a gentleman...God bless my friend.

My name is Peter and I was privileged to get my first tattoo from Mervyn in 1986 when I was just 16 years old. 30 odd years later and I have both my arms fully sleeved thanks to Mervyn. He would always pack on the color as he knew I would always request color. I enjoyed having tea with him upstairs when we both needed a break during tattoo work. Mervyn, I only knew you as a tattooist, but I would like to think that since you were the first to tattoo me I will always have that special memory when you finished my first tattoo. Take care Mervyn hopefully one day we will meet again and finish our discussion about my back work that we had lined up.

Our condolences to June and Family
Many Great memories growing up in 50 Fox Road Wanganui as Merv, June and Family as our neighbours also spending holidays in Mt Roskill growing up.
Always remember the crayfish mornay June Prepared for Merv on Thursday evening great feed for a loving husband and father.
Merv will catch up with Ron Whale and Colin Hackett at the race track I heaven

Our Thoughts are with you all

Allan Whale Melbourne
Graham Whale Qld