Thomas Daniel Barrett III

Thomas Barrett Obituary

Thomas D. Barrett III VIRGINIA BEACH - Thomas Daniel Barrett III, 18, passed away Nov. 10, 2008, in Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters. Born Dec. 4, 1989, in Virginia Beach, he was a student at Tidewater Community College. He attended Frank W. Cox High School, Great Neck Middle School and Star of the Sea Catholic School. He played basketball at Star of Sea Catholic School, belonged to Cub Scout Pack No. 491 and was a commercial fisherman. He was a member of Star of the Sea Catholic Church, where he served as an altar server. He is survived by his father, Chris A. Barrett; his mother, Rita I. DelPino-Foster; his sister, Monique L. Criado and his brother, Matthew R. Barrett, all of Virginia Beach; his maternal grandparents, Robert F. DelPino and Rita M. Boza-DelPino of Miami, Fla.; paternal grandmother, Dora A. Barrett of Virginia Beach, predeceased paternal grandfather, Thomas D. Barrett. He is also survived by his stepfather, Kip Foster and stepsister, Hillary Foster, both of Virginia Beach. Additional relatives include an aunt, Maria E. DelPino-Conrad and husband Kurt F. Conrad; uncle, Robert O. DelPino and wife Ana DelPino; and cousins, Isabella DelPino and Carolina DelPino, both of Florida; aunts, Cherie Barrett-Cahill and husband Alan Cahill of Norfolk and Yvonne Rehpelz of Florida; an uncle, Thomas D. Barrett Jr. and his wife Lynne Barrett of Norfolk and cousins, Lara Cahill and husband Brian Booth of Florida, Jennifer Sizer of Virginia Beach, Charles Rehpelz of Virginia Beach, Allison Keefe and her husband Jeff Keefe of Virginia Beach, Gregory Barrett of Norfolk, John Paul Barrett of Norfolk and Anna Rehpelz. The family would like to thank Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters for its exceptional Hemoc Clinic and the staff of Unit 8B for all their love and support during Thomas' treatments. A Mass of the Resurrection will be conducted Saturday at 1:30 p.m. in Star of the Sea Catholic Church with Father Steve DeLeon officiating. The entombment will follow in Princess Anne Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Great Neck Chapel, Thursday with a Rosary service beginning at 7 p.m. with family remaining until 9 p.m. The family will also be at the funeral home for friends and family Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.hollomon-brown.com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Nov. 12, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Thomas Barrett

9 Entries

Ashleigh Muse and Clayton Weist

November 13, 2008

While blossoms fade and petals fall, a day to remember so sad to recall. We loved you in life and love you still, but forget you? we never will because more precious than gold, we've a picture of you that will never grow old....

Sandy O'Neil

November 13, 2008

Please accept our sincere condolences and know that you are in our hearts and prayers. Thomas was a wonderful guy and a true good friend to us! Kyle and Jeff O'Neil and Family

Natalie Power

November 13, 2008

Diligently speaking someone knew our souls, never giving up-while filling in the holes. with confidence in his walk and the softness of his eyes, no one thought they'd live to ever see him die. This harsh awakening will never leave our hearts, but neither will his spirit, he left so many marks. The way I will remember him is like the ocean's waves, never ending motions and beautifying days.

RIP Thomas. I will always hold a special place for you in my heart.

Glenn Dannenfelser

November 12, 2008

When he shall die
Take him and cut him out in little stars
And he will make the face of heaven so fine
That all the world will be in love with the night...
~Shakespeare

Cindy Beals

November 12, 2008

Chris, my heart breaks for you, and there are no words to express my sympathy. I will pray for you and your family.

Tara Marsh

November 12, 2008

Rita and family,
From our family to yours. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Debbie Fiore

November 12, 2008

My Dearest Friends, Thomas was a special person who was loved by all that got to know him, because he was a caring and giving person. He had a great sense of humor, a big smile, and he loved to joke around. Thomas' spirit will always be with you. May God keep you in the palms of his hands during the coming days.

Robbie Harrell

November 12, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time of loss. peace and light...Robbie Harrell's family

Colleen Parker

November 12, 2008

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
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