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Thomas O'Brien Obituary
Formerly of Meriden, Tom had resided in Old Saybrook for the past 13 years. He graduated from Maloney High School, Class of 1960, and from Quinnipiac College, Class of 1964. He had a long career as an investment advisor and Certified Financial Planner with various brokerage firms in Connecticut. Tom was a veteran of the Vietnam War, having served with the Army National Guard. He was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church of Old Saybrook, a past member of the Meriden Elks Club, and a current member of the Westbrook Elks Club.
"Tommy O" was an athlete and coach for many years. He was on the Meriden Boys Club state championship basketball team as a teen. He played baseball at Maloney, and later played softball in Meriden with Del Favero Builders. He coached Meriden Junior Football and Jack Barry Little League and enjoyed watching all of his children and grandchildren play sports as well.
Besides his wife of 51 years, he is survived by two daughters, Cheryl Novicelli and husband Ed of Cheshire and Lori Barton and husband Tom of Meriden; a son, Graig Thomas O'Brien of Tampa, FL; six grandchildren, Max and Thor Novicelli, Will and Allie Barton, and Lovella "Lovie" and Graison O'Brien. He is also survived by a brother, Paul O'Brien and his wife Debbie, his best friend and brother-in-law, Skip Cammarata, and several cousins, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sister, Nancy Cammarata.
A memorial service will be held on Sunday, September 22, 2019 at 1 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 56 Great Hammock Rd., Old Saybrook, CT. Family and friends are invited to attend calling hours on Saturday, September 21st at the John J. Ferry & Sons Funeral Home, 88 East Main St, Meriden, from 2 to 5 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Boys & Girls Club of Meriden, 15 Lincoln St., Meriden, CT, 06451 (bgcmeriden.org). For online condolences please visit jferryfh.com.
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September 28, 2019
Dear Betty and family,
I just learned today of Tom's passing. Please accept my sincerest sympathies.
I think of you all often and I so miss my first Meriden neighbors.
I send my prayers for Tom and for your whole family and will continue to keep
you in my thoughts always.
Fondly, Jan Morgan
Robert Mercaldi
September 22, 2019
Dear Betty and Family, so sorry to hear about the passing of Tom. Please accept our prayers and condolences. Bob and Sharon Mercaldi
September 21, 2019
To Betty and family; such a long life together, but never long enough. Thinking of you and your family, with sympathy and prayers. Sincerely, Gem Guite Marston.
Paul Kreminski
September 21, 2019
Betty,So sorry for your loss
I remember to from our old school
days at Israel Putnam and Jefferson
junior high
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Sheila Toby Wolf Sullivan
September 20, 2019
So sorry to read of another classmate's passing. Oh the memories of those wonderful high school years.
Sending healing thoughts to Betty and family and Skip and family.
Helen Fretz
September 20, 2019
Betty and family so sorry to read about the loss of my cousin
Tommy. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Karen Silvia-Shapiro
September 20, 2019
My deepest condolences and heartfelt sympathy go out to the family and loved ones of the passing of Tom. I graduated from Maloney High School, Class of 1960. Tom always had a smile on his face, very friendly, We all had such wonderful memories and Tom was a very much part of our good times. His smile in this picture says it all!!
Karen Silvia-Shapiro
September 20, 2019
My deepest condolences and heartfelt sympathy go out to the family and friends of Tom. I graduated with Tom Class of 1960 at Maloney High School. Tom was a very happy and cheerful guy, always smiling!! We all had such wonderful memories of our High School Days!! By the way, that picture of him smiling "says it all".
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