Rep. Patrick J. O'Connor, a Democrat, represents part of St. Louis County (District 79) in the Missouri House of Representatives.

In addition to his legislative duties, Rep. O'Connor is a Local 562 pipefitter.

A 1979 graduate of Hazelwood West High School, Rep. O'Connor also attended the University of Missouri-St. Louis.

Rep. O'Connor was born Dec. 17, 1960, in St. Louis. He now resides in Bridgeton with his wife, Susan, and their three children: Patrick, Michael and Meghan.