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Thomas Barbieri Obituary
BARBIERI, THOMAS JOSEPH
SPECIALIST, U.S. ARMY
On Wednesday, August 23, 2006, Specialist THOMAS JOSEPH "T.J." BARBIERI, of Gaithersburg, MD, an All American Hero, killed in combat south of Baghdad, Iraq. Beloved son of Thomas and Carolann Barbieri; brother of David, Stephen and Matthew Barbieri; brother-in-law of Suzanne Barbieri; grandson of George and Ann Antos, Kathryn and the late Bruno Barbieri; nephew of Peter Barbieri; cousin of Lauren and Megan Barbieri. Relatives and friends may call at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 520 Veirs Mill Road, Rockville, MD 20852 on Wednesday, 3 to 5 and 6 to 9 p.m., where Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, August 31 at 11:30 a.m. Interment with Military Honors at Arlington National Cemetery at 3 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary's Church or Campus Ministries at Catholic University, 620 Michigan Ave., N.E., Washington, DC 20064. Arrangements by COLLINS FUNERAL HOME.
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Memories and Condolences
for Thomas Barbieri
"Uncle" Lou Barbieri
May 26, 2025
Memorial Day, the day set aside to honor those, like you, that made the ultimate sacrifice. You are remembered this day and everyday. You are a true hero.
Starr Blend
May 25, 2025
Another Memorial Day is upon us. And your in our families thoughts. Thank you for your service and sacrifice.
mary greene
May 23, 2025
Hello TJ. Thinking of you this Memorial Day Weekend and thanking you for your service. Lots of military strife in this world right now makes me think of all the brave military folks like you.
On a closer to home note, I saw Uncle Pete a few days back. While he is fine I know you are watching over him.
Mary Beth Greene
November 11, 2024
Thinking of you and thanking you on Veteran's Day.
"Uncle" Lou Barbieri
November 11, 2024
Veterens Day, a day we give thanks to those that serve and have served. We live in the land of the free because of the brave. You are remembered this day and every day.
Rico
August 24, 2024
Another year has gone by but the memories still remain. A hero that will never be forgotten. Rico
Starr Blend
August 23, 2024
You and your family are in our thoughts Rest in Peace
Starr Blend
Mary Beth Greene
May 28, 2024
Many thanks for your service and sacrifice my young friend.
Starr Blend
May 28, 2024
Thank you for the sacrifice you and your family made TJ Your in my thoughts on this beautiful spring day.
"Uncle" Lou Barbieri
May 27, 2024
Memorial Day, the day set aside to honor those, who like you, made the ultimate sacrifice.
You are a Hero and you are remembered today and everyday.
"Uncle" Lou Barbieri
November 14, 2023
Posted on Veterans Day but somehow it didn't show up?
Greater love hath no man than this, that he lay down his life for his friends.
You are a true hero and you are remembered this day and every day.
Mary Beth Greene
November 12, 2023
Thinking of you and the family during this Veterans' Day Weekend. Thank you for your service and your sacrifice. Last April laid to rest my father - Harry Tonneman WWII veteran - in Arlington Cemetery. A wonderfully respectful service - he would have been proud. I remember your service there.
Daniel Turetsky
November 12, 2023
I was cleaning out my office where I have not been since covid. Among the many things I had posted above my desk to center me was the article from the post in 2006. I was so saddened to see that at the time and have such strong and fond memories of TJ all these years later. I think of his family and how much he is missed as his presence with me was always meaningful. Peace and healing. Daniel
Starr Blend
November 10, 2023
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers this day and many more Thank you for your sacrifice and your families sacrifice. Always remembered
God Bless
"Uncle" Lou Barbieri
July 2, 2023
Went to the Inverness 4th of July celebration tonight (July 2nd). Couple of Country and Western Bands and then some very good fireworks. Great Crowd celebrating the 4th. We wouldn't get to do things like this without heros like you. You are remembered this day and every day.
Starr Blend
May 30, 2023
All gave some. Some gave all. Thank you for the ultimate sacrifice
Mary Beth Greene
May 30, 2023
Hello TJ. Thought about you yesterday on Memorial Day. On April we laid to rest my dad's and mom's ashes at Arlington Cemetery. It reminded me of the day of your funeral. There is so much respect, dignity, and honor for all those who have found their resting place. Thanks for giving your all. Mary Beth
"Uncle" Lou Barbieri
May 29, 2023
Memorial Day, the day set aside for those that made the ultimate sacrifice
All gave some, some gave All.
You are truly a Hero and you are remembered this day and every day.
A. M.
December 28, 2022
I´m reading a book that was gifted to my son (TJ) on Christmas. It´s called TJ´s Pencils, and I deduced that it is a story about TJ Barbieri. What a wonderful way to be remembered. It will be so great getting to know him through this novel. Love and prayers.
"Uncle" Lou Barbieri
November 11, 2022
Today is Veterans Day, the day we set aside to celebrate our Veterans, something we should do everyday.
You are remembered this day and every day.
All gave Some, Some gave All.
Retired DCFD Jimmy Neal Jr
August 24, 2022
I know you holding things down , up there. Your bravery will not be forgotten.
We miss you brutha.
Donna& Jimmy Neal
Rico
August 23, 2022
Your sacrifice is never forgotten, and your bravery is always remembered.
Starr Blend
August 23, 2022
Tj and his family will forever be in our hearts and prayers.
"Uncle" Lou Barbieri
May 30, 2022
Memorial Day, the day every year when we celebrate all those, who like you, made the ultimate sacrifice.
You are remembered this day and every day.
Chris Meyer
May 29, 2022
TJ, I remember working at Galyans with you and discussing how you wanted to go into the Army. I told you that you would make a difference. Many years have come and gone since you made the ultimate difference, but you will always be an ultimate hero! Rip my friend!
Mary Beth Greene
May 27, 2022
I will Always remember your service and sacrifice.
Mrs. Starr Blend
May 26, 2022
Thank you TJ for you for you and your loved ones sacrifice. You will always be in our hearts.
Peggy Weldon
April 12, 2022
Happy 40th Bday in heaven, TJ! Never forgotten! xoxo
Mrs Starr Blend
November 12, 2021
Please know you are in my families thoughts and prayers
"Uncle" Lou Barbieri
November 11, 2021
Veterans day, a day all are remembered. You are remembered this day and every day.
All gave some, some gave All.
Rico
August 24, 2021
Paratroopers are never forgotten. You are always in the thoughts of this old Falcon.
Mary Beth Greene
August 24, 2021
Thinking of you on this day and hanging my flag in memory of your service.
Start Blend
August 24, 2021
You are in my thoughts and prayers
Marguerite Weldon
August 23, 2021
TJ remembered today and always xoxo
Mary Beth Greene
July 1, 2021
Thank for your service and honoring on this 4th of July.
Bronwen (Gangler) Butler
June 29, 2021
I went to middle school with TJ and, for some reason, I think of him often. I was so saddened to learn of his passing, and my thoughts and prayers are with TJ and his loving family. We had 6th grade music class together and I remember he always dressed in flannel shirts and ripped jeans (Grunge was big then!), and carried a big white binder. Forever 12 years old in my memory. Rest in peace.
April 12, 2021
Patriot remembered on his birthday! Hugs to your family xoxoxo
Charlie Gili
October 10, 2020
Hello,
We realize that we are very late to express our deepest condolences, but we wanted to let your family and friends know that we have made a small donation to Campus Ministries at Catholic University to honor and remember Thomas J. Barbieri US Army Specialist. We recognize that this is a humble tribute, but we wanted you to know that it is heartfelt and made possible by thousands of like-minded individuals across the American youth hockey community and beyond. We will not forget. May God Bless you and keep you safe and strong.
Sincerely,
Charlie Gili & Family
On Behalf of our US Hockey Players Support Our Troops Campaign
Lauren Barbieri
August 24, 2020
What a beautiful day it was yesterday to come and see you. We heard another good story from Ryan, and it gave us a good chuckle. Oh Beege, you were certainly one-of-a-kind. Not a day goes by where I don't miss you.
RF69x
August 23, 2020
Not a day goes by that I don't remember.
May 26, 2020
Made a memorial wreath for my door yesterday...red, white and blue with a star in the middle. Thinking of you at this time.
"Uncle" Lou Barbieri
May 25, 2020
Memorial Day, the one day a year set aside to honor those that have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.
You are especially remembered this day but you are remembered and missed each and every day.
All gave some,
SOME GAVE ALL
RF69x
April 24, 2020
It's just past midnight and I woke up from a crazy vivid dream. It was a toast with a bloodline of warriors. I was toasting with you, your dad, your grandfather, and your great grandfather. We were all drinking out of very fine china. Warriors overwatching. I'm going back to bed.
Lauren Barbieri
April 12, 2020
APRIL 12TH - T.J. we all remember you today. Today would have been your 38th birthday. Easter is also on your birthday this year. We are living in unprecedented times right now, and the entire world is hurting. I hope we all find the strength to persevere, and that we all stay safe and healthy. Please watch over us like you always do. We never stop missing you. Happy Birthday Beej. April birthdays are not the same without you. Love always.
Marguerite Weldon
April 12, 2020
Happy Birthday, TJ !!! xoxoxo
"Uncle" Lou Barbieri
November 28, 2019
We get to enjoy Thanksgiving with family and friends today because of the sacrifices made by the men and women in our armed forces.
You are remembered today and very day.
RIP TJ.
"Uncle" Lou Barbieri
November 11, 2019
Veterans Day, a day to remember all that serve and have served, especially those who were wounded and those that made the ultimate sacrifice.
All gave some,
Some have all.
You are remembered this day and every day.
"Uncle" Lou Barbieri
September 11, 2019
9-11, a day to remember those that were killed that day and those that have served, been wounded or killed ever since.
You are all in my prayers.
Sandra Barbieri
August 24, 2019
Travelling yesterday, thought of you, like most days. Hard to believe it's been 13 years. Rest in peace.
August 23, 2019
13 years. Hero's are never forgotten. RF69
Uncle "Lou" Barbieri
May 26, 2019
Memorial Day Tomorrow, we shall never forget those that gave the ultimate sacrifice as well as all the others who served and are serving, God Bless all of you.
As for you TJ, you are remembered this day and every day.
"Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends "
Starr Blend
November 12, 2018
Thinking of you TJ. Robert is deployed again. I know you are watching over him. Forever in my heart.
Robert's mom
Mary Beth Greene
November 11, 2018
Always remembered. Say hello to Katy. I'm sure she is happy to be with you.
"Uncle" Lou Barbieri
November 10, 2018
From American Soldier by Toby Keith:
"Oh and I don't want to die for you
but if dying's asked of me
I'll bear that cross with honor
'cause freedom don't come free"
11/11, Veteran's Day - You are remembered this day and every day.
"Uncle" Lou Barbieri
August 24, 2018
Twelve years, hard to believe.
You are remembered this and every day.
Rico RF69
August 23, 2018
A hero that will never be forgotten.
August 23, 2018
12 years ago today, our lives were forever changed. You are remembered each and every day & your legacy lives on through our words and actions. Please continue to watch over each one of us, until we will meet again, one day. ❤
"Uncle" Lou Barbieri
August 7, 2018
August 7th, Purple Heart Day.
You are remembered this day and every day.
"Uncle" Lou Barbieri
July 4, 2018
Today we celebrate the 4th of July.
We are:
The Land of the Free,
Because of the Brave.
You are remembered this day and every day.
May 30, 2018
Thinking of you always but especially on Memorial Day. Always remembered.
Mary Beth Greene
May 29, 2018
I'll love you forever
And miss you for always
Until I can put my arms around you
Once more
You will never be forgotten
Because you are loved by so many
My hero
My son
"Uncle" Lou Barbieri
May 28, 2018
George S. Patton:
"It is foolish and wrong to mourn the men who died. Rather we should thank God such men lived."
Your life is an inspiration to all.
You are remembered this Memorial Day and every other day.
Rest in peace T.J.
April 12, 2018
Happy Birthday!!!! xoxoxoxo
"Uncle" Lou Barbieri
November 11, 2017
Veterans Day - you are remembered today and every day.
We live in the Land of the Free because of the Brave.
Rest in Peace.
Rico RF69x
August 24, 2017
TJ, your service and sacrifice is never forgotten.
"Uncle" Lou Barbieri
August 23, 2017
11 years, hard to believe.
You are a true hero and you are remembered this day and every day.
Susan (Hubbard) Robertson
July 26, 2017
Tom and Carol,
I want to let you know that I think of you and your family often. I know it has been almost 11 years since TJ's passing, but please know that his honor and courage will never be forgotten.
July 11, 2017
Thank you.
Mary Beth
Lauren
July 10, 2017
Holy moly, I was just telling someone about you (and my tattoo)... next month will be 11 years. It just doesn't seem like it's been 11 years. I think about you always. I miss you always. We all miss you Beege...
"Uncle" Lou Barbieri
July 4, 2017
Happy 4th of July T.J.
You are remembered this day and every day.
"Uncle" Lou Barbieri
May 29, 2017
Memorial Day, glad to say there are a lot of flags flying in the neighborhood.
You are remembered today and everyday.
April 12, 2017
Happy Birthday, TJ! Treated my students to an Easter egg hunt and donuts in your honor. xoxoxoxo Patriot remembered xoxoxoxo
January 29, 2017
Thank you for many prayers answered! xoxoxo A hero never stops! :):)
"Uncle" Lou Barbieri
December 7, 2016
75 years ago today, December 7, 1941, A Date which will live in Infamy.
(trivia - the original draft of the speech was: A Date which will live in World History).
Infamy sounds much better.
My father fought in WWII as did many of his generation.
TJ, do me a favor and say "Hi" to Blue Jay for me, I miss him.
He, and you, are missed.
"Uncle" Lou Barbieri
November 10, 2016
I know I am a day early but I will be traveling back to Florida tomorrow and I'm not sure I'll be able to get to a computer.
Tomorrow is November 11th, Veterans Day. Anniversary of the end of the War to End all Wars, World War I.
Veterans Day celebrates the service of ALL U.S. military veterans and, on this day as well as every other day, you are remembered.
All gave Some,
Some gave All.
"Uncle" Lou Barbieri
October 26, 2016
Your dad just sent me a "Washington News 4" story about a local fire fighter (Daniela Bigott) who is going to run in the Marine Corps Marathon as part of "Team TJ".
She's running in full firefighter gear and she is doing it in memory of you.
That's quite a tribute.
YOU are not forgotten, this day or any day.
"Uncle" Lou Barbieri
September 16, 2016
Today is the 3rd Friday in September which makes it National POW/MIA Day.
We need to always thank those that serve and have served our Country.
Remember and pray for our POWs/MIAs, especially today.
"Uncle" Lou Barbieri
September 11, 2016
9/11, We will never forget, and we will never forget your sacrifice. You are remembered this day and every day.
Kylee Haddad
August 25, 2016
Dear Family
Brit and I remember so well I still have the memory bracelet you gave to me. TJ thank you so much for the life you gave to us, I can not say words of how I would give my life for yours, I did not know you but know you were an amazing young man Thank you again God bless you always
Lou Barbieri
August 23, 2016
T,J. Know your example continues to make us all be better men, family members and patriots. Our children know and will know your heroic story. We aspire to raise men with your valor and sense of honor.
God bless.
Carol Barbieri
August 23, 2016
Love you, Beej. So hard to be without you.
August 22, 2016
Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there. I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry;
I am not there. I did not die.
Patriot remembered xoxoxoxo
"Uncle" Lou Barbieri
August 22, 2016
I know I am a day early but tomorrow I have to drive to Little Rock to pick Lynn up at the airport and I'm not sure I will have computer access so:
10 years ago (August 23rd 2006), it's hard to imagine it's been that long.
It's unusual but I am at a loss for words. That said, others have expressed things much better than I can:
"It is foolish and wrong to mourn the men who died. Rather we should thank God that such men lived." George S. Patton
"And I'm proud to be an American, where at least I know I'm free. And I won't forget the men who died who gave that right to me." Lee Greenwood
Sorry George, but I do mourn TJs death but I do thank God that he lived and I also thank God that I live in the USA.
TJ, you are remembered this day and every day.
God bless ALL of those that serve and that have served.
"Uncle" Lou Barbieri
July 25, 2016
Went to my nephew's (Peter Barbieri) Wedding in New York and stopped at your mom/dad's on the way home.
Had a great time with your mom/dad, brothers, wives, kids, your Uncle Pete, etc...
Two of my sons and families were there too.
Great time watching a bunch of "Barbieri Kids" running around the backyard.
You are remembered and missed a great deal.
"Uncle" Lou Barbieri
July 4, 2016
Today is July 4th, Independence Day.
We would not have our independence if it weren't for people like you.
You are remembered this day and every day.
Mary Beth Greene
June 1, 2016
Brothers and Sisters at rest
we never forget
the gift you give
we still receive
how could you know
so young
that your battle
at all cost
must be won
Brothers and Sisters at rest
may we, in your eyes
pass your test
and one day, with honor
join your ranks
"Uncle" Lou Barbieri
May 30, 2016
Memorial Day, a day to give thanks to all of our veterans, especially to those that made the ultimate sacrifice.
All gave Some
Some gave All
You are remembered this day and every day.
May 30, 2016
Thinking of TJ and his family on Memorial Day xoxoxoxoxoxo
April 15, 2016
10 years of birthdays missing you
April 14, 2016
April 12 is always "student appreciation day"in my classes. Patriot remembered xoxoxoxo
Starr Blend
December 23, 2015
Wounded warriors project is doing wonderful things for our hero's. Know there can never be enough thanks for the loss TJ and his family have sacrificed. You will always be in our hearts.
November 26, 2015
Patriot remembered this Thanksgiving! xoxoxoxo
"Uncle" Lou Barbieri
November 11, 2015
11/11/1918, the end of the War to End All Wars!
Today is Veterans Day, a Day to Give Thanks to all that serve and that have served.
God Bless them all and their families and friends.
You are remembered this day and every day.
"Uncle" Lou Barbieri
August 23, 2015
August 23, 2006, hard to believe it was 9 years ago.
You are remembered this day and everyday.
You have been remembered for the past 9 years and you will be remembered for years and years to come.
August 23, 2015
Remembering this hero and his family on TJ's feast day. Thank you for many, many answered prayers. You continue to be a hero:):) Slainte!!
"Uncle" Lou Barbieri
July 4, 2015
Today is July 4th and people all over this country are celebrating their freedom.
It's heroes like you that make today possible.
Rest in peace.
You are remembered this day and every day.
Cindy Schmit
May 26, 2015
Never Forgotten
Cindy Schmit
May 26, 2015
I just wanted you to know I still visit TJ when I go to Arlington . I was watching a program on the Smithsonian Channel called Arlington : Call to Honor . When they were scanning section 60 I saw his headstone ! He is not forgotten . God Bless
May 25, 2015
Thank you again and again.
Mary Beth Greene
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