Photo courtesy of O'Brien Family Funeral Home & Cremation Services - South Hadley
South Hadley, Massachusetts
Jan 26, 1932 – Sep 18, 2022
Chicopee- John W. Tobin, 90, passed away peacefully Sunday, September 18 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born to William and Ruth (Cook) Tobin on January 26, 1932, raised in Jericho, VT and had lived in Chicopee since 1971. John was a proud military service member, serving tours in Korea and Vietnam, retiring as a USAF SMSgt in 1973 after over 25 years. He also found a job he loved after the military and retired as a letter carrier in 1996. He was a communicant of St. Anne’s Church in Fairview, a member of the American Legion and 4th degree member of the Knights of Columbus. He enjoyed cooking for his family, spending quiet time with family and friends, had a great sense of humor, a formidable sweet tooth and loved country music.
He was predeceased by his wife of 45 years Danielle F. (LeMoigne) Tobin in 2003, his brother William in 2011, sister Joyce in 2015 and brother-in-law Vasil (Bud) in 2015. He leaves his children Soni Tobey (Christopher) of Anacortes, WA, Brigitte Tanhauser (James Sr.) of Chicopee, Patrick Tobin of Chicopee, Philippe Tobin of Chicopee and Marie-Christine Tobin of Vienna, Austria, sister-in-law Katherine Tobin of Milton, VT, grandsons John (Reymee) Denison, Christopher Denison, Matthew Tobey, David (Rajika) Tobey, Jacob Tobey, James Tanhauser Jr., Nicolas Tobin, Noah Tobin and Jaden Tobey, great grandchildren Tyler, Leah, Sofia, Amelia, Amali and Alec, and many nieces and nephews.
The committal service will be Tuesday at 11 am at the Mass. Veteran’s Memorial Cemetery in Agawam. O’Brien Family Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in John’s memory to Ronald McDonald House Charities (https://www.rmhc-ctma.org/donate)
For more information or to make online condolences please go to obrienfamilyfh.com.
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cherie Lemonde
October 03, 2022
Phil and family so sorry for your
Barbara Largay
September 27, 2022 | Other
Very nice man, always took a few minutes to chat when I would stop to see Patrick. My condolences to the family. Mr Tobin, thank you for your service.
Joseph Pereira
September 27, 2022 | Friend
Soni, Chris and family, my deepest condolences to you. May your memories bring you comfort and peace in this difficult time. Rest in Peace SMSgt Tobin.
Sunny Hwang-Oras
September 25, 2022 | Anacortes, WA
Pat, Phil, Kiki and family: your dad was s great guy and a wonderful friend to our family. He was lucky to have you all to see to his care. He will be missed by "the Houghton's" and all! Peace to you, Chris Houghton (Haley)
Christine Haley
September 24, 2022 | Family
My deepest sympathy to the family. Toby was my mentor and a friend. It was an absolute pleasure to work with him. He certainly was a man I looked up to and I learned a lot from him. He is the reason I stayed on the same route for over 25 years. He taught me that the people we served were our extended family not just customers. Rest in peace, Toby.
Bev Rowell
September 23, 2022 | Work
Phil and Brigitte, My deepest sympathy for the loss of your dad to you and your family. He will always be in your hearts
Cindy Rushlow
September 22, 2022
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. Sandy Kuta.Wilbraham!Ma.
Sandy Kuta
September 22, 2022
My condolences to the entire Tobin family. God Bless
Paul Guilbault
September 22, 2022 | Family
