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Thomas O'Connell Obituary

O'Connell – Thomas Edward of Staten Island. Born and raised in Brooklyn. Longtime employee of the National Park Service. Son of the late Gloria Ann O'Connell and the late Richard Bellman. Stepson of the late Jack O'Connell. Dear husband of Idalia. Loving father to Tyler, Riley, Glorianne, Robyn (Daniel), Robert (Samantha), Brandon and Maria. Beloved brother of Kathy (Mike), Karen (Mickey), Richard, Robert (Mary), Jean Marie and Christine. Adored Grandfather, Uncle, Great Uncle and Friend. A mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, June 11, 2022, at St. Ann's Church located at 161 Cromwell Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10304. The Family will receive friends from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Saturday, June 11, 2022, at John Vincent Scalia Home for Funerals, Inc, 28 Eltingville Blvd, Staten Island, NY.

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Published by Daily News on Jun. 10, 2022.

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Kathy Barclay

June 2, 2025

3 years? It doesn't get any easier. We love and miss you.

Jean Marie O'Connell

June 2, 2025

Happy 3rd Anniversary in Heaven Thomas. We love and miss you.

Kathy Barclay

June 2, 2024

Can't believe it's been two years already. I miss you more then words could say. I hope you are at peace and happy with all our family.

Jean Marie O'Connell

June 2, 2024

Happy 2nd Anniversary in Heaven Thomas. We love and miss you

Kathy Barclay

June 11, 2023

Can't believe it was a year ago that you left us. I wish you were here. We miss you more than words could say

Jean Marie O'Connell

June 2, 2023

We love you & miss you Thomas. Happy 1st Anniversary in Heaven.

Kathy Barclay

June 10, 2022

Thomas you were gone too soon. We will miss you and love you forever. Give " your mother" a kiss from us all Love Kathy

Jean Marie O'Connell

June 9, 2022

To my Dearest Brother Thomas - May you Rest In Peace. You will always be in our hearts. Please watch over us. Hope you are with Mommy now. I love you .

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11

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

John Vincent Scalia Home for Funerals, Inc.

28 Eltingville Blvd, Staten Island, NY 10312

Jun

11

Service

11:00 a.m.

St. Ann's Church

161 Cromwell Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10304

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John Vincent Scalia Home for Funerals, Inc.

28 Eltingville Boulevard, Staten Island, NY 10312

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