Thomas A. O'Brien

Thomas A. O'Brien obituary, Forked River, NJ

Thomas A. O'Brien

Thomas O'Brien Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Riggs Funeral Home LLC - Forked River on Sep. 11, 2024.

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Thomas A. O'Brien, age 74, of Barnegat passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2024 at Southern Ocean Medical Center, Manahawkin. Tom was born in Elizabeth and was formerly of Edison before moving to Barnegat in the 70's. Tom was a bus driver and a bakery delivery driver for many years. He enjoyed playing the guitar, listening to music especially Elvis, watching game shows and going to Atlantic City with his mother. Tom's greatest passion was his cats.
Thomas was predeceased by his mother, Irene Close in 2012. He is survived by his cousins: Kathleen Albin, Winnie Price, Lynn Copeland, Edward and Robert Rezetko.
A Viewing will be held on Friday, September 13, 2024 from 12pm to 1pm at Riggs Funeral Home 130 North Route 9, Forked River, NJ. Interment will follow at Good Luck Cemetery, Lanoka Harbor, NJ.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Popcorn Park Zoo, P.O. Box 43, Forked River, NJ 08731 in Mr. O'Brien's memory.
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