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THOMAS O'DEA Obituary

O'DEA--Thomas Patrick, Sr., MD, of Manchester, VT and Fort Myers, FL passed away suddenly on October 18, 2022 in Manchester, VT. Tom was born in Westwood, NJ to Bessie McLaughlin O'Dea and Hon. Arthur J. O'Dea on June 19, 1940. You would never hear it from Tom, but he was an outstanding athlete at St. Cecilia's High School, and one of the top quarterback recruits out of New Jersey, who was coached briefly by Vince Lombardi. Tom chose a basketball scholarship to Georgetown, knowing his long- standing desire to be a doctor was best assured by a degree from Georgetown, thus earning the nickname "Doc" according to his teammate and friend Paul Tagliabue. For 40 years as a general surgeon, Tom was one of the top general surgeons in Pennsylvania and served as Chief of General Surgery for many years at Crozer-Chester Medical Center. Tom's favorite pastime was spending time with his adoring wife of 24 years, Madalene (Maddy), and playing golf with Maddy and their countless friends. Tom's greatest joy was his large family of four sisters and two brothers. Nothing filled his heart with delight as the annual laughter-filled gatherings he shared with them. Tom is survived by his brothers, Arthur O'Dea (Bobby), Joseph O'Dea (Sandy) and by his sisters, Anna O'Dea Morris, Maureen O'Dea Feeney (Owen), Elizabeth O'Dea Kennedy, and Susan O'Dea Boland (Bookie). Tom is also survived by his three children: Hon. Thomas O'Dea (Kerry), Patrick O'Dea (Amy) and Kathryn O'Dea Callahan (William), as well as two step-children Michael (Myranda), and Jennifer (Ryan). Tom also leaves twelve loving grandchildren/ step-grandchildren: Kiera, Tommy, Liam, Caroline, Chloe, Michael, Devin, Graeme, Addison, Michael, Jr., William, and Sophia. Tom was predeceased by his adored son Daniel, who was born on September 4, 1974 and died May 27, 1979.

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Published by New York Times on Oct. 29, 2022.

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Margie Rostron

November 16, 2022

My deepest sympathies to Madalene and family. I so respected Dr. O´Dea and enjoyed the years I worked with him and his practice during the years we shared at Riddle Memorial Hospital.
So happy that Tom and Madalene found each other to have a beautiful life together. You were a perfect match.

Ned Russell, M.D.

November 1, 2022

I joined up with Tom in 1977. For the next quarter century we shared, along withBill Gerhard and Scott Harad, the care of several thousand patients. Tom was the leader in our practice and he was a pillar of our medical community. He was a remarkable role model for the several hundred surgical residents and students we were privileged to teach. He had a great sense of humor which went with him everywhere. I enjoyed watching him smack a golf ball better than most. He was a reliable and helpful friend. Even though we have not seen each other with any frequency, I will miss having him still a part of my life.

Bob Haggerty

November 1, 2022

Tom was a great surgeon with impeccable skills and a true Irishman with unlimited stories.
He will be missed..
Robert Haggerty, M.D.

Michael Kelly

October 31, 2022

Dr. O´Dea was an excellent surgeon. He operated on my son over 37 years ago when my son was only 10 weeks old. He really put our minds at ease and made the whole situation much easier to deal with. Thank you so much.

Samuel Jay Hirsh MD

October 29, 2022

A true gentleman and a fine talented surgeon.

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