Salem, Massachusetts
Jun 13, 1942 – Mar 2, 2019 (Age 76)
O'DONNELL, Thomas A. Of Salem & Danvers, age 76, died unexpectedly, March 2, 2019. A licensed funeral director for almost 60 years, he was the proprietor of the 4th generation family owned, O'Donnell Funeral Home in Salem & Peterson-O'Donnell Funeral Home in Danvers & former chairman...
Read MoreIn 2007, Thomas and James Masterson helped me to exhumed the remains of my infant son, Shaun Michael, in the Field of Reservations. Thomas made it happen and with full funeral vehicles brought my son to be buried in my crematory plot. Thomas made it happen with St. Mary's Catholic cemetery, pulling permits, and laying my son to rest. I never forgot his generous nature and kindness.
Alicemarie Lesch
June 04, 2024 | Friend
Anthony
I have Dad's picture hanging on the wall in front of my desk so I see him every morning, just wanted you to know I am thinking about you during this time of the year, hope all is well
Wayne Brasco
March 01, 2020 | Waltham, MA | Friend
We mourn the passing of a rare man---a leader in his craft, community minded and always a gentleman. While we were away we recently learned of Tom's passing. This brought to mind some of the many funerals for family and friends Tom conducted, all of which were executed with great attention to detail, sensitivity, and grace.
Our father passed away just a year ago. They were good friends. Tom and Anthony of course responded superbly as expected, even though Tom was just recovering...
John Serafini Jr
March 29, 2019 | Hamilton, MA | Friend
Our family, though we no longer live in the Salem area, are deeply saddened by the loss of Tom. He always treated the Veazey/Smith family with loving kindness. God rest his soul.
Ann Evangelista Evangelista
March 20, 2019 | NH | Family Friend
My Grandfather John Peter McNulty and Tommy's Grandmother Mary Dunn were brother and sister. I heard for many years of the Kindness displayed by the Dunn's/O'Donnell's going back to when my Grandfather immigrated to the United States, and when he got to Salem a group of the little Dunn's were there to greet him as he walked to his sisters house. Tommy continued the kindness displayed by his family years later as he helped my family with the funerals of both my parents ten years apart. My...
Brendan Teahan
March 14, 2019 | Peabody, MA | Family
I met Tom when he visited my brother-in-law before he passed away. They were classmates at MMA. Tom was a kind and sincere gentleman.
He shared with me how much he loved St.Theresa of the Little Flower. He was a man of faith?
Rest In Peace Tom!
My sympathy to his son and siblings.
God bless you!
Sister Margaret Coyne
March 12, 2019 | Portland, ME
I was so saddened to read in the on-line Salem News about Tommy's passing. I knew him as a neighborhood friend when I was growing up on Pleasant Street, and also when I was in the Immaculate Conception drill team and he was in the band. Then on to Salem High School, class of 1960. I remember him fondly from those childhood days and send my deepest sympathy to his family.
Patricia Abdo-Schneider
March 12, 2019 | North Hollywood, CA
My sincere condolences to Anthony, Hank , Dianne and the entire O'Donnell family. Tommy had a big heart and cared for everyone. I will always keep the entire family in my prayers.
Joseph Michael McCarthy
March 11, 2019 | Boston, MA
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Joseph Michael McCarthy
March 11, 2019 | Boston, MA