Tom O'Brien

My condolences to the O´Brien family. Tom coached me at UW in the 90s. He would say: Put God first, then family then academics, then basketball. I am now telling this wisdom to my kids. Thanks, Coach O´Brien.

What a privledge it was to have been able to teach with Tom at Fr John Redmond HS. He was a great teacher and coaxh as well as being a genuine person who loved to laugh. My sincere condolebces to the famuly.

Sincere Condolences to the O'Brien Family on Behalf of the Wilfrid Laurier University Golden Hawks. Tom was an Assistant Coach with both the Men's and Women's program in the 80's and 90's. Tom made a difference in the lives of those he coached. He was a Coach who was empathetic and compassionate towards his players, a teacher, mentor, and coach who always focused on serving others with his kindness! Rest in peace Tom! Peter Baxter

Tom was my basketball coach at MPSJ in the 80’s. He was brilliant and such a great man. His love for basketball was infectious. May he Rest In Peace.

Condolences to all the family. Tom was a great teacher and mentor in our days at Father John Redmond. He leaves a great legacy with many students over the years.

Mr. O'Brien was my Theology teacher and Basketball coach at Fr. John Redmond in 1985/1986. He was a great mentor and was also one of the most positive people I've ever known. He always encouraged us to be our best. His cheesy sense of humour always brought a smile and I appreciated everything he did for me. My sincerest condolences to his family. This is a great loss.

My condolences to the entire OBrien family. Tom was a wonderful person and coach! A special mentor to so many young people through his teaching and coaching. A gentleman who truly cared for all his student athletes. I was so fortunate to know Tom and work with him at WLU...he was indeed special! Tom will be sorely missed. Rest in Peace kind soul❤

Mr O’Brien taught me in the late 90’s at St David and has always been a teacher that I am grateful for and think fondly of all these years later. He cared about his students, he loved to joke around and tell stories and he had a way of making you feel like you were special, not just another student in the sea of many. My condolences to his family on the loss of a wonderful man.

He was one of my favourite teachers at St. David's...(even though he was a Red Wings fan).
R.I.P. Mr. O'Brien

My condolences to Tom's family and friends. Mr. O'Brian taught me Religion in high school many years ago. I'll always remember him for his warm smile and kindness.

I am so sad to hear of Tom's passing. Tom was my coach in grade 11-13 club basketball and planted the love of the game of basketball in me. He was also our Assistant Coach at the University of Toronto where he continued to coach, mentor , support us ...and yes, make us smile with his cheesy jokes. Tom was a tremendously impactful person in my life. Tom cared deeply about his athletes ...He always gave me a shoulder to lean on as my coach and later as adults and coaching colleagues he was a dear, dear friend. Tom was a gift to our sport and to all those who knew him . I'll miss him and send my deepest sympathies
to his family and friends.

What an amazing coach . He managed teams with integrity, expertise and personal interest in the development of every player . Highly respected by students and parents . Tom made such a huge positive impact on so may people. I am glad I had the opportunity to tell him this in person.
Thank you Tom for developing people for the court of life !