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Timothy O'Brien Obituary
Born in Meriden in 1959, he was the son of the late Thomas G. Jr. and Jean (Griffin) O'Brien. He graduated from St. Joseph School and Platt High School, class of 1977, and was a parishioner of St. Joseph Church. He worked as a letter carrier for the U.S. Postal Service for 42 years, retiring last year.
Tim spent many happy times with his family, his cousins the Hansens and Smiths and his best friends at Highland Lake in Winsted, during both summer and winter. He also enjoyed summers at Hammonasset. He was an avid fisherman, lifelong Denver Broncos fan, a daring snowmobiler and a big music lover, especially of the band ELP, whose members knew Tim by name. He befriended every customer on his mail route, including all of their dogs.
He is survived by his sons, Neil Thomas O'Brien (Lauren Dorau) of South Meriden, and Ian Joseph O'Brien (Miranda Purpura) of Delray Beach, Fla.; his siblings, Toby O'Brien of Winsted, Bill O'Brien of Meriden, Andrew O'Brien of Waterbury and Leah Muller (Kerry Muller) of Norfolk; his former wife, M.J. Palardy; his special friend, Susan Clements; six first cousins, six nieces and nephews and many close friends. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his cousins, Linda and David Hansen, Norman and Peter Smith and Cindy Manson.
Family and friends are invited to attend calling hours on Friday (TODAY) from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the John J. Ferry & Sons Funeral Home, 88 E. Main St., Meriden. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Church, 22 Goodwill Ave., Meriden, with Monsignor Robert F. Tucker officiating. Burial will be private.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Meriden Humane Society, 31 Murdock Ave., Meriden, CT 06450. For online condolences, please visit jferryfh.com.
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Fran Kurek
February 11, 2025
Knew Tim since St. Joseph School. Sold him my purple people eater skidoo before moving to FL. I hope it´s still running. RIP Tim!! Ride your sled for eternity.
Karen Nelson
September 3, 2023
To the best hammonasset neighbor and friend. Left you a message today Obie. You will be missed. The girls, karen and Kay
Jan Morgan
March 23, 2023
To the O'Brien family:
I have just heard of Tim's passing; please accept my most sincere condolences. For so many years his smile and great sense of humor always brighten my day. I will miss him and will keep him in my prayers. Sincerely
Jay Alvarez
March 14, 2023
May God Bless You Tiger!!
From Jay, Melissa, Gia and Adam Alvarez
Jim Roccapriore
February 24, 2023
So sorry to hear of Tim´s passing. Truly, Jim and Jane Roccapriore
Daniel and Bernadette Thurber
February 22, 2023
Dan and I are so very sorry to hear of Tim's passing. He was a wonderful person whom we became ver friendly with as he delivered our mail on Lori Lane. He would write notes on our envelopes when we were going on vacation and welcoming us home when we returned. Such a kind and caring man. He will be surely missed and we send our thoughts and prayers to the family he left behind. Miss you Tim!!!
Jennifer Southard
February 22, 2023
Ed and I are so upset to hear of Tim's passing and want to extend our condolences to his family. Tim wasn't just a mail carrier to us. He was like a friend that we got to see five days a week for a couple minutes. He was our mail carrier for over ten years on Lori Lane and the best one we ever had. He never failed to leave a treat for our crazy dog when delivering a package. Tim you will be missed.
Richard & Rose Henriques
February 21, 2023
Our deepest sympathy to The family. Tim you will be sorely missed. Always upbeat and smiling. He called me tiger, I called him Mr Fish! Nice fellow fisherman nice person, great personality, quick wit. I´m sure he is wetting a line. God Bless Timmy, it was a memorable pleasure knowing you, an swapping fish tales. With you.
Jim Flynn
February 20, 2023
Bill and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that you are all in my prayers.
JaniceBryant
February 18, 2023
I am so sorry about the passing of Tim, he was my mail carrier in Mattabassett. He always went that extra mile. He whole lot of angel blessings to all of his family and friends
Karen Little Ahern
February 18, 2023
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Timmy O´Brien. My late brother Wayne Little and Timmy were close friends since first grade at St. Joe´s. Our prayers go out to his family. May Timmy rest in peace with Our Lord.
Karen (Little) Ahern & family
Celine & John Fiderio
February 17, 2023
Tim truly was one of a kind mailman! He was our mailman for years and he always was so kind , caring , loved your dog and left biscuits in the mailbox if you didn´t get to see him! Tim was always smiling. He was such a gentle soul that will be truly missed! To his family and friends my deepest condolences. Rest in Peace Tim!
Celine & John Fiderio & Toby
Wayne Duffy
February 17, 2023
Please accept my sincerest condolences on the passing of your family member Tim O´Brien and he was my mailman for the past 13 years and we shared many funny times when he was delivering and he gave great service as a mailman and had a great sense of humor and will be missed and you can be sure that he is looking down on us all and not suffering anymore.
Francine Mullen Sargalski
February 17, 2023
Sending condolences to all of Tim's family. He will be missed. If they ride snowmobiles in heaven, I'm sure he will be riding every day. RIP Tim!!
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