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1963
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2011
Michele O'Callaghan Obituary
Michele O'Callaghan, age 48, died on December 16, 2011. Beloved wife of Thomas Togneri. Devoted mother of Julia, Mia and TJ Togneri and daughter of Grace Ianuzzi and the late Thomas O'Callaghan.
Michele was a free spirit, incredible woman and a dear friend to anyone that knew her. She will truly be missed.
Visitation is Sunday (Today) December 18th from 2-4P and 7-9P at BEECHER FUNERAL HOME, INC., Pleasantville. Mass of Christian burial will be Monday December 19th at 11:00 AM at Holy Innocents Church, Pleasantville.
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Jean Fuller DeMarte
December 12, 2019
Michelle was like no other woman Ive ever met. I babysat you and Nicole when you were just little blips. I would take you to North Beach to swim and play in the sand. Your mom always left hotdogs and beans for me to give you for supper. Then you grew up on me and had a family of your own. I was resting on the dock when you came flying by in your boat insisting I get on water skis again.... so I did! That was our last encounter. I found out too late of your passing...two days before my birthday. I was so sad I couldnt be there to pay my respects. But you knew I loved you like a little sister. Always laughing nutty quirky Thats Michelle. I think of you often. Know well how much you were loved
jody chadwick
December 31, 2011
so when i first saw michele from a distance i knew i would love her. i watched her play, wrestle and nurture her family at north beach. before i knew it we were counted amongst her friends. it took my house burning down to get in, but it was worth it. she played tether ball like an olympic athlete. she was always up for a run, a softball game or a day of skiing with all the kids of the knolls. i got to know her well when we took a 3 hour kayak ride to the isle beach and back. not since college have i meet a woman who would or could take on any physical challenge put before her. her actions and energy reminded me to play with my kids, not to just sit on the beach and watch. i wish i knew her longer and i will forever miss her. i am grateful that tommy julia tj and mia will be with us to keep her memory strong. her kids are are so much like her in so many ways. thank you michele for being the nicest mean person i ever meet. it s impossible to say good bye so i won't.
December 28, 2011
there was so much i wanted to share w/ you... ah, well.
do not eat all the fried chicken, save some for me!
Laurie Shafran
December 27, 2011
I have known Michelle since I was a little girl and spent many holidays with her and her family. What a great person she was and I will truly miss her. She will always be in my heart
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Brian Donahue
December 22, 2011
Thomas,Julia,Mia & TJ.My deepest sympathy & warmest wishes with respect to your wife & mom.I was unaware of Michele's situation until I saw Mr. Letterman's heartfelt tribute monday night.She always made me feel welcome & genuinely cared for others & their well being.I feel blessed that I had the pleasure to enjoy her passion,expertise & contagious energy.
Amy Murphy
December 21, 2011
I think of Michele as hilarious, brassy and confident. Such a great, clear memory from the college days. I think of her children and husband and know they will have clear memories of all the raucous good that Michele shared with them. My deepest sympathies on your great loss.
Natalie Jason
December 21, 2011
Very sad to learn my old pal is gone. So many laughs over the years. Had never met anybody like her (there was nobody like her), and lucky to have shared some really fun times. RIP, "y.b.f." will never forget you.
Dorie
December 21, 2011
I'm so sorry to learn of this beautiful, young wife and mother. A new star shines in the heavens.
December 21, 2011
I have written a piece about her called Three Men and an Artist. It is about the lovely tributes paid to her by three men...Mr. Costas, Mr. Olbermann and Mr. Letterman. It can be found by going to www.examiner.com and entering Mr. O's name. Big hugs. Always with us, she is. Hugs. xo
Mary Digman
December 21, 2011
Please accept my condolences on the loss of a beautiful woman who obviously was a life force to be reckoned with and enlivened the lives of all she touched. There is a new star in the heavens tonight.
Georgette Throupe (Richardt)
December 20, 2011
I was so saddened to hear about Michelle's passing. I have so many memories of her, Nicole and their Mom, between babysitting the girls, North Beach, Aunt Barbara's etc. She was such a sweet girl filled with spirit and energy who reached for the stars!! I hope that the great memories that you have shared will be a source of comfort at this difficult time. Also very comforting are the words of Psalm 147:3 "He is healing the broken hearted ones." You fought a good fight, now rest in peace Michelle!!
Caren Schagren Cooper
December 20, 2011
Tommy,
I am so very sorry to hear about the loss of Michele. You and your kids are in my thoughts and prayers.
john walsh
December 20, 2011
Tommy,
Am so sad to hear of your loss. May you stay strong for your children. Peace.
John (Mike's older bro)
Madeline DeAmicis
December 20, 2011
I watched in awe last night while David Letterman gave a moving tribute to Michele O'callaghan. I remember the show with Michele wanting to get the ok from Dave to name the dog after him!
To her husband,her mother,family, and friends...you will continue to see Michele in the faces of her children. Rest in peace sweet one and comfort to your family.
Judy W.
December 20, 2011
I saw Dave's tribute to Michelle & then watched Keith Olberman's tribute to her on-line..what a wonderful person she was to have this kind of recognition. My prayers to her family & friends.
Thomas Cullen
December 20, 2011
I had the pleasure of working with Michele for two seasons at NBC Sports in the mid '90s. She was one of the kindest and sweetest people you would ever want to meet. Whenever I would go to the Letterman show it was always nice to see her come out during the commercial break and touch up Dave's makeup. Whomever I would take with me to the show I would always tell them that I know that girl. I am so saddened by her passing. My deepest condolences to Tommy, her children and all of her family. May God rest her soul.
December 20, 2011
I just saw the moving tribute on the David Letterman Show. My condolences to Michele's family and colleagues. May God give them the strength to cope with this difficult struggle. May they receive comfort from knowing that Michele was loved by so many. (K. Australia, Victoria)
Patti Powell
December 20, 2011
She was real. I can tell that is why they loved her so. Filled with life and love. Brave and honest. Tributes from three great men, Mr. Costas, Mr. Olbermann and Mr. Letterman cannot be far from pure truth. How I wish I might have known her. But...perhaps on the other side. You are in my prayers now. Her essence will never die. A life well spent making others more beautiful with who she was! xo
Mary and Tova Urborg
December 20, 2011
A short while ago my daughter and I saw David Letterman's touching tribute to Michele's memory and Keith Oberman's comic remembrances of her humor and spirt. She sounds like she was a truly remarkable person. My 20 year old daughter has been fighting a rare form of bone cancer known as chordoma. When we heard about Michelle's brave struggle and read some of her cancer blog updates, we could relate to much of Michelle's emotional journey through uncertainty, hope, fear, sadness and ultimately the will to keep going. We wish only the best for her family in the future.
Annemarie DeVille
December 20, 2011
David Letterman gave such a wonderful remembrance of Michele tonight. My condolences to her family and friends at this time.
Michelle Santangelo Bindell
December 20, 2011
Tommy,
I am so sorry for your loss. I keep thinking back to when you and Michele first started dating. It was obvious that you were meant for each other from the very beginning. The way you looked when you would speak about her...I'm sure it never changed. Please know that you and your children are in my thoughts and prayers.
-Ushi
Patricia Lynch
December 20, 2011
David Letterman's tribute tonight has touched thousands and prayers from all will hopefully bring comfort to you and your cherished children
michele quick
December 20, 2011
From another Michele I send my deepest sympathy for her family and friends may her memory live in your hearts.
K S
December 20, 2011
Saw the tribute to Michele on David Letterman. My condolences and encouragement go to the O'Callaghan Family.
Rick Vieu
December 19, 2011
I did not know Michelle. I only know of the outpouring of love and condolence from people that I have great respect for to realize that had we met, there would have been a great deal of love and admiration for her. May God bless.
Carol Lorde
December 19, 2011
I did not know Michele personally but after that moving speech that Keitth Olberman gave on current TV tonight, I just felt that I actually did know her. My heart felt condolences to her family.
Danielle Wilt
December 19, 2011
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Michelle - she will be forever missed at North Beach. My prayers are with you and your family.
John Ruane
December 19, 2011
Tom, I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers. Michele's spirit is so strong that she will live on in all of our memories.
Steve DelPico
December 19, 2011
Tommy, our deepest condolences from everyone here at WJAR in Providence. Michele, you and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless.
Marcy and Jeremy Levine
December 19, 2011
Michelle was so special, so happy, so full of life. She will be sorely missed. May you and your family take comfort in your memories. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Dave Sullivan
December 19, 2011
Tom,
so very sorry for your loss...she was one of a kind. thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
Janet Minervini-Tobin
December 19, 2011
I'm so sad to hear of Michele's passing, and I'm sorry I didn't know she had been ill. I will miss her easy laugh and fun spirit up at the lake. My deep condolences to Nicole and the rest of her family.
Lesley Nathan
December 18, 2011
Michele, Michele, Michele, You will always be in my thoughts. There are no words...There will never be another Michele O...Now your smile will shine down from heaven....Your pal Lesleyadora.
December 18, 2011
I don't know who she was, but I just saw a tribute for her on the news, and it's very sad that she is gone right before christmas. God Bless her Family, and fill them with strength. Michelle's body may be gone, but her spirit will always live inside her children,husband and those who knew her.
Cat Murphy
December 18, 2011
Michele was a force of nature, a hurricane. I met her when she came to Belgium and in candle wood lake. I am in shock, sadly she was taken away too early. she will always be remembered.
Jean Fuller
December 18, 2011
I babysat for you and Nicole on North Beach. We ate hotdogs for lunch, water skiied on Candlewood Lake and laughed the days away. I am in shock. I will so miss your laughter, zaniness and zest for life, Michele. You were like a lil sister and I shall miss you. Shine your light upon us now Michele. Jeannie (DeMarte)
December 18, 2011
Michelle's spirit and energy made every room brighter and every day better. Her joy was infectious and will be sorely missed. Her years were too few, but she lived them fully. I feel privileged to have known her...and will never forget her. Rest in peace Mish. Love ya. BG (NYC)
Laura
December 18, 2011
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of such a strong, bright light. I can only believe she is in a better place watching over her family, and I know she will always make them feel her presence in their lives.
Rest in peace Michele.
T Tegtmeier
December 18, 2011
I can't believe I am reading this and Michele is no longer with us. I'm regretfully realizing I was in denial. Michele was the opitomy of strength, there is no way she wasn't going to be okay. My girl Michele has left me with a lot of laughs, slogans and stories. She was the best Mama Lion to her Cubs that I know and has the most awesome family. Mich...rest in peace my friend...Just won't be the same without you.
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