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Brendan O'Toole Obituary
Brendan Thomas O'Toole passed away suddenly and unexpectantly last Friday November 25, 2011 at age 55. He was the loving fiancée of Joan Durk of NYC and father to his adoring and dedicated son Jonah O'Toole of Phoenixville, Pa.
Brendan was the cherished oldest son of Thomas and Dorothy O'Toole and grew up in both Island Park and White Plains, NY. He was a fixture in local gyms and schoolyards for many years playing basketball for Our Lady of Sorrows School and later as a standout player at Stepinac High School. His life-long love of basketball continued in college at Onienta, Boston College and the University of Massachusetts. He came back to coach at both Our Lady of Sorrows and Stepinac, continuing a family tradition that began with his father and continues today with brothers Robert and Tim.
Brendan is survived by his mother Dorothy O'Toole, his brothers Robert (wife Kim) of White Plains, Tim (wife Joanie) of Rye and sisters Dory of Manhattan Beach California, Lizanne (husband Louis McIntyre)of White Plains and Tiffany (husband Doug Flaherty) of Rye. Also surviving are numerous nieces and nephews who loved him a great deal. He was predeceased by his brother Thomas, father and niece Fallon McIntyre.
Brendan was active in the Pedicab industry in New York City and was the President of Brendan O'Toole Pedicab Co. at the time of his death. He was the founder and President of NYPN, a Pedicab advocacy group in New York City.
Brendan was a sports enthusiast and advocate for children everywhere. He lived life to the fullest and embraced every day as a gift.
In lieu of flowers please make donations to the Police Athletic League of New York.
The family will be receiving friends from 2 to 4 PM and 6 to 9 PM Tuesday at McMahon Funeral Home in White Plains, New York. A Mass of Christian burial will take place 11 AM Wednesday at Our Lady of Sorrows Church. Burial will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery.
McMahon, Lyon & Hartnett Funeral Home Inc.
491 Mamaroneck Ave.
White Plains, NY 10605
(914) 949-7777
mcmahonfuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Brendan O'Toole
Tom Doody
December 3, 2011
pedicabber
Tom Nixon
November 30, 2011
To the O'Toole Family-
I knew Brendan from the caddie yard at Winged Foot. Many an afternoon were spent talking about the culture of the day. Golf, basketball, religion, politics,in the mid to late 90's. His advice was cherished as well as his memory. Brendan, till we putt again, Gods speed. RIP
Martin Collins
November 30, 2011
My condolences to the entire O'Toole family. I am saddened by the passing of Brendan. I knew him from the caddie yard of Winged Foot. I will miss seeing him in the city. Rest in Peace Brendan.
Martin Collins
Ann Calbi Alley
November 30, 2011
My condolences to all of the O'Toole's in the loss of Brendan. Although I left White Plains many years ago, I'll always remember the basketball loving O'Toole family, I was a classmate of Robert's at OLS. May his memory remain bright with you always.
Sincerely,
Ann Calbi Alley
Tom McDermott
November 30, 2011
To the O'Toole Family,
As a friend & schoolmate of Robert and a frequent visitor to the O'Toole home in the '60's and '70's, I remember Brendan as the out-going, gentleman athlete. We was a role model to follow, thankfully. My sincerest condolences to the O'Toole family.
Bill Finn
November 29, 2011
Brendan was two years ahead of me at Stepinac and started on the great basketball teams at Stepinac during the mid 70's.
I always looked up to him which wasn't difficult because he was always very kind and nice to everyone. He was friends and classmates with my brother Michael B Finn who recently passed on as well. I will hit my knees and say a prayer for Brendan tonight, God Bless him now and always!
Bill Finn/
Stepinac Class of 1976
Yves Perisse
November 29, 2011
Brendan was a friend and a fellow pedicab driver in New York City. He was enthusiastic and good-hearted. We will all miss him. My condolences to the family. RIP. Yves.
Larry McIntosh
November 28, 2011
Brendan was the first guy I met when I moved to WP in 1966, and was the best friend you could ever imagine, especially as the new kid in town. And through him, I met a wonderful family that changed my life. And those great hoop games went on and on... Peace Brendan and OTs.
November 28, 2011
To the O'Toole Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May Brendan's Soul and all the Souls of the faithfully departed, through the Mercy of God, Rest in Peace.
Vinny, Lidia, Amanda, Vincent and Jonathan Macri
November 28, 2011
Dear Lizanne and Family,
I was deeply saddened by your brother's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
With Heartfelt Regards,
Linda Leonardo (D'Onofrio-Zuccarelli)
PS: When you are feeling better, I would love to hear from you. My address is P.O. Box 571, Harrison, NY 10528
Robert Hart
November 28, 2011
Brendan was the hardest-working person I know -- and I know a lot of hard-working people. He was extremely passionate about pedicab driving and our city. New York was a better place with him in it. My condolences to his family.
Cindy Rubino
November 28, 2011
We were saddened to learn of the loss of Brendan. He had a great personality and we fondly remember him on the OLS Basketball Court! The O'Toole family is in our thoughts and prayers. The Delfino Family
Willis Flaherty
November 28, 2011
To the entire O'Toole Family,
We are so, so sorry about Brendan. He embodied the mantra of your wonderful family of living life to its fullest. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Willis & Stephanie Flaherty
Sue Musumeci
November 28, 2011
To the O'Toole Family; sympathy in your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Mahopac National Bank - Red Mills Office
Deborah Foster
November 28, 2011
Brendan will always live in our hearts and prayers.
The Foster Family
barbara mauriello
November 28, 2011
to the entire o'toole family---i am so very sorry for the loss of your beloved brendan--you will be in my thoughts and prayers now and always---dearest love, barbara
November 28, 2011
To the O'Toole Family,
Please accept our condolences on the loss of your loved one.
The Umezaki family
Tom Bonanno
November 28, 2011
Brendan, thanks a lot for making basketball more enjoyable at Stepinac. You were a great guy with a terrific sense of humor and you will be missed greatly.
Arnold Natali
November 28, 2011
To the entire O'Toole family, our prayers are with you.
The Natali Family
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