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James O'Tool Obituary
Born in Bronx, NY, to James and Violet O'Toole, James graduated from the The High School of Music and Art in NY before entering the U.S. Army. He proudly wore his World War II veteran hat giving many an opportunity to thank him for his service that included time overseas in the China-Burma-India Theater. James went on to complete his BS and MS in Mechanical Engineering from the Columbia University School of Engineering.
In February of 1952 James married the love of his life Anne. He spent most of his adult life in Red Hook, N.Y. devotedly raising his family while pursuing an accomplished career at IBM. He was active in his community and St Christopher's Church parish as well as an honorary life member of the Knights of Columbus.
James is survived by his loving wife of 68 years Anne; his children and their spouses, James and Kathy O'Toole, Robert and Candy O'Toole, Patricia and David Smith; and his ten grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and younger sister, Doris Phillips.
A man of many talents, James led a long and happy life filled with travel, the arts, home projects and advanced technical challenges as well as his ever-present humor, love and support.
A Mass of Christian burial will take place when it is once again possible to come together to celebrate James' life.
The Connor-Healy Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 537 Union Street, Manchester, NH is in charge of the arrangements.
For more information or to sign the online guest registry please visit: www.connorhealy.com.
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Veronica Molloy
June 15, 2020
My sympathy to Anne, Rob and all of the O'Toole family. I am so sorry to be just learning of Jim's death in the middle of June having taken a leave from Birchhill in Mid-March for reasons of health. Jim was a great guy. When I first met him as a volunteer Jim jumped right in to change a flat tire for me when I was suppose to be helping the O'Tooles!! Years later, it was wonderful to discover Jim and Anne together at Birchhill, but sad then to understand Jim's failing health and Anne's difficulty adjusting to all the changes associated with moving, aging and Jim's condition. Meanwhile, Jim and Ann inspired all of us at Birchhill with their good humor as they worked together to meet these challenges of life in the "golden years". My thoughts are especially of Anne as I know she misses Jim dearly, but I wish you all peace and good memories.
June 2, 2020
Mr.O Toole, Thank you for your service RDM Windham NH
June 1, 2020
To the O'Toole Family:
On behalf of a grateful nation, and the Department of NH, VFW/Auxiliary District #7, we wish to acknowledge your loved one's service to our country, and send our deepest condolences on your loss.
District #7 Chaplain,
Cathy Burns
Rob OToole
May 20, 2020
Miss you Dad. You were the best.
Claire Boucher
May 17, 2020
As a receptionist at Birch Hill, I had frequent occasion to chat with Mr. & Mrs. OToole. Their devotion to each other was very apparent. Mr. OToole was a true gentleman in every sense of the word. He will be missed, especially on Tavern Night where Mr. and Mrs. OToole held court to the delight of the other residents.
My condolences to Mrs. OToole and the family on their great loss.
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