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Thomas Anthony Farrell Jr.
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He was born to Mary (Furlani) Turnbaugh and Tom Farrell, Sr on April 5th, 1987 in Burlington, VT. He graduated from CVUHS in 2005 and attended the UVM School of Engineering.
Thomas was an avid sports fan, specifically a devoted lifelong Yankees fan, something he shared with his brother Alex. Thomas was a gifted athlete, excelling at sports from a young age, especially baseball. Thomas had an incredible knack for games of skill, and loved to challenge friends and family, letting his competitive spirit show. Thomas' wit, charm and charisma were his strongest qualities, apparent to everyone he met. His heart was bigger than most and the love he had for his family and friends was felt deeply. Thomas worked tirelessly for years to overcome his depression and addiction. This is not a battle he wanted, but one he was deeply committed to trying to get a hold on. The love he had for his family was his driving force toward recovery. His loss is all the more devastating given how hard he tried.
He is survived by his mother & stepfather Mary & Jeff Turnbaugh, father Tom Farrell and partner Carol Manning, grandmother Laurie Farrell, sister & brother in law Meaghan & Joe Wonderly, nieces Eloise & Hazel Wonderly, nephew Freddie Wonderly, brothers Alex Farrell & Connor Turnbaugh, stepsister Hannah Turnbaugh and stepbrother in law Dan Compton, many aunts, uncles and cousins who he loved dearly, as well as his lifelong childhood friends and his very special friend, John Haley, who was like a brother to him. He is predeceased by his beloved grandparents, Al & AlyceMarie Furlani of Burlington and grandfather, Ronald Thomas Farrell Sr.
Thomas' family will receive friends and family on Wednesday, January 4th from 4:00 to 7:00 at the Ready Funeral Home 261 Shelburne Rd, Burlington. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Thursday, January 5th at 11:00 at St. Catherine of Siena Parish in Shelburne.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Thomas' name to Special Olympics of Vermont at www.specialolympicsvermont.org or The Turn 2 Foundation at www.mlb.com/turn-2-foundation/donate
Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Ready Funeral & Cremation Service. To send online condolences to the family please visit www.readyfuneral.com.
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