Thomas M. O’Brien, age 49, of Elmhurst, member Notre Dame Monogram Club, former member CBOT, owner of OrangeTheoryFitness in Geneva, St. Charles and South Elgin, LaCrosse Coach at IC Catholic Prep; beloved husband of Lisa, nee Luedecking; loving father of Brendan, Charles, Jack and Margaret; dear brother of Patricia (Tom) Guilfoile, Kathe (Joe) Rafferty and Maureen (Chris) Clancy; cherished son of the late Thomas (Barbara) and the late Patricia, nee Sullivan; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, to honor Tommy’s legacy and family, an O’Brien Family Trust has been established to benefit the family. Memorial Contributions may be made to The O’Brien Family Trust, and mailed c/o Erin Zimmer, 738 Wesley Ave, Oak Park, IL 60304 or Venmo: OBRIEN FAMILY TRUST. Funeral Services and Interment Private. Arrangements handled by Gibbons Funeral Home, Elmhurst. 630-832-0018 or www.gibbonsfuneralhome.com
Click here to view the Funeral Mass for Thomas M. O’Brien, June 6, 2020 https://youtu.be/pt6q_SJ8x1s
Steve Remy
Lisa and family…we are so very sorry for your loss. Our heart breaks for all of you. I know Tom is now in heaven coaching one of his favorite players.
Love from the Remy family.
Dana Johnson
The Johnson Family would like to extend our deepest condolences to the O’Brien family! Tom will truly be missed but never forgotten. May God bring you comfort during this time. Ivan, Dana, and Alia.
John Kettelberger
Lisa , my heart goes out to you and your children . Please know that my prayers are with you . Father John
The Hinsdale Central Lacrosse Team
We want to express our condolences for your loss. Tom taught his players to show sportsmanship and to play their hearts out, he will be missed by the Illinois lacrosse community. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Joe Williams
Lisa I cannot believe this, I’m so so sorry. To you and your family know that you’re all in our prayers. I think about you often still sitting here behind your old childhood home. Tommy was a good guy May he Rest In Peace with our Heavenly Father. Joan, the Kids and I will be honoring your Family and Tommy with the Rosary tonight.
Lisa McKinstry
Lisa & family My condolences and sympathy for your loss. Prayers and strength during this difficult time. Tom was a great man always enjoyed talking to him.
Mo and Butch Ziegler
We are so very sad and sorry, Lisa. Our hearts go out to you, Brendan, Charlie, Jack, and Maggie. With all our love and prayers, Butch, Mo, and family.
The Czyzycki Family
Lisa, Brendan, Charlie, Jack and Margaret. We are in constant prayer for you and Tommy’s soul. Alice, Evan, Max and I cherished our years with you and IC Lax. It is hard to come to grips. He sacrificed so much of his and your family time to launch and sustain the IC lax program, a part of which our family was so happy to support. But Tommy took the lead and drove it. And boy did we have a time. It takes a special person to keep persevering in this endeavor especially when we were mostly a rag tag bunch. But Tommy kept forging ahead to make sure every kid left with an appreciation for teamwork and the sport. Our family will cherish his memory and his soul’s continuance and will pray so hard for your healing. I pray for the Holy Spirit to bring its healing flame upon you. The Czyzycki Family.
Capano John E.
Rest easy, Tommy.
Peace
Cap
Colleen biggio
I am so sorry to hear this sad news. I worked at IC Grade School and had the pleasure of knowing several of the O Brien kids. Please pass on my condolences. And please know that all of you are in my thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time. Sending hugs.
Colleen Biggio
Judy Jeff and Beau Brady
Lisa, Jeff beau and I have you in our thoughts and prayers. He was such a kind and generous man. We will remember him always.
With love tonight
The Brady’s
Deirdre Piggott
So sorry to hear about Toms untimely passing. Sending you much strength
Thomas Papastefan
My deepest sympathies on your loss. May his memory be eternal. Tom Papastefan
Sharon Spellman
Words cannot express my sorrow for you Lisa, Brendan, Charlie, Jack & Maggie. Tommy OB was a sweet, kind, patient man loved by many. Prayers for you all and know you are loved and have support from many. xoxo
Brendan Curran (CUR)
So sorry for your loss and my family sends prayers to yours. I knew Tom from the CBOT and from my interactions with him can say he will always be considered a super person. We can only imagine the anguish your family is enduring and realize my words likely seem small, but knowing there are people praying about this will hopefully aid your bereavement. God’s speed to you and yours.
Jeff Fredrickson
I was shocked and saddened to hear about Tom’s passing. Words seem inadequate to express my sadness. I could see the pride in his eyes when we talked about his children’s athletic abilities.
Thinking of you and your family at your time of grieving.
Joe fasano
To whole family it is with great sadness he was a good friend and fun work companion he will be missed…joe Fasano
jeanne mcAnaney
Tom was an outstanding asset to the Notre Dame lacrosse team both as a player and as a positive influence. He contributed on and off the field and endeared himself to teammates
and parents alike. We have many fond memories of his years playing with our son, Eamon. All our love and condolences to his wife Lisa and their children. Jeanne and Ed McAnaney .
Frank
Rest In Peace Tommie
Stacey Ratchford
Lisa, I’m so sorry for your loss. Keeping you and your family in my prayers.
Dan Zagorin
Tommy was one of the hardest working honest guys I had the pleasure to trade with. His integrity was unmatched and he was always great to be around.
Cathleen Mulligan
We are so sorry for your loss. He was a wonderful man.
The Mulligans
Kelly Ann King-Taylor
I am so very sorry to hear- Tom was a gentleman to work with in the corn pit- always pleasant to be around!
Frank V DeAngelis
My deepest and most sincere condolences for your loss. My family and I will continue to pray for the entire family and may the soul of Coach OB rest in peace. Please know that I am here for your family during this most difficult time.
Tom Nichin
My deepest condolences to the entire family. Charlie, Jack, & Maggie as well as the rest of the family are in our prayers.
– Tom & Sandy Nichin
Valerie Cimino
So sorry for this terrible news, sending prayers and hugs to Lisa and the Kids.
joey dones
He was a great coach and you can tell he was a great father. Sending love to the family
Rose Schneider
So sorry to hear about Tom. He was always such a friendly, honest, and well like person. He will be truly missed. Prayers and hugs to his family. I knew Tom from the corn pit at the CBOT.
Tom LeClair
My sincere condolences to the O’Brien Clan. This past season at IC Prep, I had the honor of coaching Maggie and being introduced to Tom. Many a time, we had conversations about life, coaching and parenting. Tom never missed a game. He worshipped and loved Maggie and his family. He was a proud dad and husband. He was also passionate about teaching young adults lacrosse. He was funny.
I will cherish our friendship. May Tom find peace.
Bethanie Buckingham
What a fantastic man, husband, friend, and dad. He will be missed by so many people. My heart goes out to all who knew him, especially Lisa and the kids. Love to you all.
Juli Tatar
Lisa,
I am so sorry for the unimaginable pain, loss and heartbreak you and your family are enduring. My thoughts, prayers and love are with you all as you try to navigate your way through this difficult time.
Much love, Juli Tatar
Edward Maxwell
I am so sorry for your troubles, Tom was a wonderful person he spoke of you and his children often with such affection and love. Again we are so sorry for your troubles, Ed and Pat Maxwell
Theodore Vatch
Tom was a Gentle, Gentle man. We will miss him. Peace to Lisa and children.
Karin Fenton
My condolences to the entire O’Brien family. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this horrific time.
Karin Fenton
Star Dieter
Lisa, Brendan, Charlie, Jack & Maggie, my heart aches/weeps for all of you. Tom was a wonderful, kind, good man. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you during this extremely difficult time.
Star and Jim
David Lanz
Lisa and family. I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
David Lanz
Claudia
My heart breaks for all of you. May Tom rest in peace. Praying for all of you. Love from Claudia Johnson and family.
Brian Grady
Our deepest sympathy to the O’Brien family. Tom was a great coach and mentor for not only my son, but to a large number of kids for years and years. He had extreme patience with his players despite having some challenging years at Elmhurst LAX and ICCP, and always was positive. A tremendous loss and he will be missed by many people whom he has had a positive impact on their lives. We will continue to keep Lisa, Brendan, Charlie, Jack and Maggie in our prayers.
The Grady Family
Julie Page
Lisa, I am so very sorry for your loss. My heart breaks for you and your family. I will be praying and sending love to you and your family during this difficult time.
Julie Goodwin-Page
Mary Beth Ryan
Lisa, Brendan, Charlie, Jack & Maggie,
There truly are no words. We’re so very sorry for the loss of such an amazing husband, dad, coach and friend. He had such a positive spirit and was a great person to be around. Our thoughts and prayers are with you today and always. Tom, Mary Beth, Brendan, Maggie, Kathleen, Clare & Tommy Ryan
Roseann
Lisa, so very sorry for your family’s loss
Allen and Barb Morris
Dear Lisa Allen and I are heartbroken we pray for you and your family for strength and peace bless you
LuAnn Conroy
We are so very sorry to hear of the passing of Tom. Please accept our condolences. May you find peace and comfort at this difficult time. LuAnn and Pete Conroy
Eamon McAnaney
Lisa, I’m heart broken and so sorry for your loss. Tommy was the best. It was always great to see him and the boys when I made it back to ND for lacrosse games. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Please let us know how his former Irish teammates can help. Eamon and Brooke McAnaney
Rosie Weppner
Sending our deepest condolences to the O’Brien family. Out hearts are breaking for the family. Prayers and love from the Weppner family.
Brian Fors
Lisa, I am simply broken hearted for you and the kids. Know that the Fors family are praying for you and thinking of you guys.
Corey Honore
To the family:
My deepest and heartfelt condolences! Tom was an amazing person. In my mind he was thoughtful, cheerful, selfless, a leader, a friend …and this is how he shall remain. May your heart and souls be comforted now and forevermore. Corey Honore
Brian McHugh
A great teammate and an even better guy. Rest in peace, Tommy.
Katie Hanfland
Lisa, Charlie, and family, I am so sorry for your loss and the heartbreak that you are experiencing. Tom was such a special man and a devoted father. We enjoyed spending time with him on the lacrosse fields. He will be missed by so many. We are thinking and praying for you often. Katie, David and Will Hanfland
Mike Nagle
Words cannot express how sad we are right now. Tommy, Lisa and the kids are part of the Nagle Family. Our memories of Tommy will sustain us during this time and remind us of his beautiful smile. Lisa, we are sending you all our love. -Mike and Mary Nagle
Becky schomer
Lisa, We are so sorry to hear about Tom’s passing. No words, I’m sure, can console, but know that we are praying for you and your children.
Much love,
Jason and Becky Schomer
Cristine A Meyers
Lisa,
I am so very sorry to hear this terrible news. I pray that you can find peace, comfort and hope in the days to come.
You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
~Cris Meyers
Jeff Bryk
Lisa,
Words cannot express the kind and humble nature of Tom. From watching him interact with traders at the CBOT to raising his own kids and the kids of the Elmhurst community, he left a mark that will not be forgotten. We are saying prayers for you and the kids.
Jeff and Katie Bryk
Heather Thorrez Burton
Love and prayers to you and your children Lisa. So very sorry for your loss.
Isabel Durkin
Dear Lisa, Brendan, Charlie, Jack and Maggie,
We all share this sadness with you. Tommy was a kind and gentle person. Although our time at IC has passed, the memories he made will be eternal. May God’s mercy be upon all. Please trust that we are with you now and whenever you need a friend. Our deepest and sincerest sympathies. Peace be with you. Lovingly, Izzy, Mike. Joe, Sam and Matthew Durkin
tom murphy
too soon for a wonderful guy and father to leave us. Tom Murphy
The Sidoryk Family
Lisa and Family, We are so very sad to hear of Tom’s passing. We had so many ties with Elmhurst, youth lax, high school lax competition, OTF and Georgia Tech. Our thoughts and prayers are with you always. – The Sidoryk Family
Kelly Nettleton
Lisa and Family, We are so terribly sorry to hear about Tom’s passing. Our prayers and thoughts are with all of you. May God Bless your family and may Tom rest in peace. Jim and Kelly Nettleton
Megan Martin
Tommy was such a part of my family growing up. My Dad loved him like a son and they were the best team. My heart breaks to hear about this and thinking of the family.
Megan Martin (Jim Leahy’s daughter)
Jacquie Fowler
Lisa, I am so very sorry. We lost a wonderful member of our OTF IL family this week and his contribution will never be forgotten. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Margaret Bolender
I’m so sorry for your loss. May the angels welcome him to paradise. Love and prayers to you and your family.
Margaret Bolender
Mike Ryan
Just an all around good guy, the world could use a lot more people like Tom, May he Rest In Peace.
Sue Harker
Oh, Lisa….I have been sitting here trying to find the right words to express how I feel. But I realized there truly are no words. My heart is breaking for you and your kids. Just know that the communities you and Tom have so graciously and generously supported over the years are here to lift you up and help you find peace. God Bless – Sue Harker
Gerald & Trudy Luedecking
We are so sorry to learn of Tommy’s death. We are thinking of the O’Brien family and praying for you all.
john dorn
Family man, huge heart, and coach/mentor to many. Special guy gone too soon. Prayers and thoughts. John Dorn
Bill Sullivan
We are so sorry for your loss. Tom was such a quiet, genuinely nice guy. He is in our family’s prayers.
Lindsey Lossie
Lisa, I am so heartbroken for you and your family. Tom was a great man and will be missed by the OTF community.
He was such a good sport in Boca wearing the muscle tee. ❤️
Sending love, Lindsey Lossie
Tom Fanning
Really a fabulous guy I traded with him in the corn pit his honesty and integrity could not be matched. So sorry for your loss.
Tom Fanning
Mike Harkins
My deepest condolences go out to Lisa and family. Tom was such a kind, welcoming, and wonderful person. OTF was always brightened by his positive and supportive presence, whether pushing each other through a workout, chatting about ND or hearing him speak highly of his kids. He will certainly be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Mike and Lisa Harkins
Sharon Robertson
I am so so saddened to hear of Toms’s passing. I had the pleasure of working with him in the pit. A man of honor and integrity with a heart of gold. Prayers and God’s Blessings to all.
Sharon Robertson
Tim Creighton
Not only a friend from the CBOT Corn Pit but a fellow Domer as well. What a wonderful man. May God bless him and your family.
Jenn Presbitero
Lisa, my heart goes out to you and the kids. I feel truly honored to have known Tom. His smile always brightened the room! You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Jodie Zajdel (Jodie Ann Lefere)
Lisa, thinking of you and your family. Sending thoughts of strength & peace your way.
Jeanne Nagle McNamara
Jeanne Nagle McNamara
So sorry to the whole O’Brien family. He was such a sweet soul I know jimmy will miss him immensely praying for your family.
Sharon Dort
Dear Lisa,
I am so sorry and so sad for you and your beautiful family. I love you so much and want you to know I’m here for you any time of day or night! Love and prayers to everyone!
Much love always, Sharon
Michelle Delvo (Shelly Grimes)
Lisa and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your great loss. Please know that many are lifting you up in prayer.
Bryan Luedecking
Lisa, We’ve been thinking of you and your family non-stop. I wish we could offer more appropriate words or comfort, but please know we are sending our love and positive energy to each of you.
Love, Bryan & Laurie
Stephanie/Kevin Cooke
Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire O’Brien family. Condolences and Godspeed Tom!
Maureen Buckley Everling
Dear Lisa, I’m heartbroken for you and your family. Such a great loss of a wonderful man. Sending love and prayers to you all.
Ana Guzman
Dear Lisa, we are very sorry for your loss. Our deepest condolences. You and your family are in our prayers. Loving, Ana, Celeste & Leo Guzman
Nancy Kerrigan
Lisa, Brendan, Charlie, Jack and Maggie – I am deeply saddened to hear the news of Tom’s passing and I am so very sorry for your loss. Tom was always so kind and soft spoken and he will be greatly missed. All of you are and will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers.
Nancy D’Amore and family
The Davis Family
Heartbreak. He was a great mentor to the kids and his loss cannot be minimized. I find myself taking some peace knowing his impact on my child was positive and the life lessons he taught through Lacrosse will be in the heart of so many young men.
God Bless you all.
The Davis Family
Cindy Cahill
Lisa, We are so very sorry. I was at Notre Dame yesterday. I visited The Grotto and lit a candle for Tom and you and the kids. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Cindy and Jerry Cahill and Family.
Alex Messing
Wishing the O’Brien family my deepest sympathies and condolences. Tom was among the very best of the people I encountered in the trading community. A helper of young and old, incredibly hard working, with unmatched ethics and kindness. He is and will remain fondly remembered.
Alex Messing
Lynn McGivern
My deepest sympathies. I enjoyed meeting Tom through OTF Geneva.
Ryan Evans
Lisa and Family,
My sincerest sympathies to you and your family. I’m heartbroken to hear about the loss of Tom. Sending my thoughts and prayers.
Ryan
Chris Parent
It was an honor to call Tom my classmate and teammate. He will be missed. Lisa, you and your family are in my prayers.
Rob Roichek
Truly one of the greatest guys on the CBOT trading floor. Rest in Peace TMO.
The Petros Family
Many condolences from the Petros Family. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. – Tony, Melissa, Eileen (ICGS 2014), and James (ICGS 2015)
Brenda Mcnamara
Dear Lisa and Family, we are so sorry to hear of your loss. Words can’t express our deepest sympathies for you and your family. We hold you in our hearts with prayers and love. Brenda & Jim McNamara
Dina Schomer Collins
Dear Lisa, my deepest condolences to you and your family. I Pray that you hold onto all the wonderful memories and they stay with you eternally. Please trust and know that so many of us are praying for you and are with you. Peace be with you my friend. I wish I could give you a hug.
Dina Schomer Collins
The Rickert Family
It saddens us to hear the news of Tom’s passing. Although we’ve only known the O’Brien family for a brief amount of time while being part of the ICCP, it was always a pleasure to talk and be engaged with Tom, whether it was with IC LAX or working to help with IC Booster Club. Please accept our condolences during this tough time. Josh, Mary, Ian (ICCP ’20) & Gavin (ICCP ’23).
Stephanie VanEekeren
Our hearts are heavy as we remember and pray for a great man and his wonderful family. He and his fabulous plaid pants at many Christmas Eve masses will live on in our memory. Hugs to you all.
The VanEekerens
Tim Butterly
Rest In Peace, Coach O’Brien. You will be missed. -The Butterly Family
Miljanovic Family
Love and prayers to the whole Family!
Dan King
Dear Lisa and Family,
I’ve had the privilege of knowing Tom for many years at the CBOT in the corn pit. He was a man of unquestionable honor and integrity. He was never prouder than when he spoke of his family. He will be Greatly missed by all. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. May his soul RIP.
Dan King
Dave and Mary Ann Donovan
We send our deepest condolences to you, Lisa and to your beautiful family. We have fond memories of Tommy growing up, playing lacrosse, becoming an Eagle Scout. He was a wonderful, kind and loving person who will be missed. Our prayers are with you and the entire O’Brien Family.
Michelle Spizzirri
We are saddened to hear of your tremendous loss. There is so much anger, fear, and division going on in the world currently that it is inconceivable to imagine dealing with another tragedy such as this to your hearts. We know the O’Brien’s are a strong family and will heal with time. God be with you. Our thoughts are with all of you and you will be in our prayers.
Taylor Miglieri
Lisa and Family, My thoughts are with you all during this time. I am so sorry for your loss. Your Orange family is here for you!
Meggan Wagner
We are saddened and heartbroken over this devastating news. Thoughts and prayers are with your family today and always. May you keep him close to your hearts with all of the amazing memories that you shared. He was a wonderful man with an incredible family who we enjoyed getting to know and will miss him dearly. We are here for you during this difficult time. Godspeed.
Love, The Wagners
Rob, Meggan, Abi and Claire
Mary Jo Swartout
Lisa and family,
Thinking of you and holding you in our prayers.
We are so sorry for the loss of your dear husband.
David and Mary Jo Swartout
Meggan Wagner
Our deepest sympathy to your family during this difficult time. We are so saddened over this heartbreaking news. Thoughts and prayers are with you today and always. He was a wonderful man that we enjoyed getting to know. May you find peace in all of the memories that you shared together. We are here for you Lisa (& kids) if you need anything.
Godspeed.
Love, The Wagners
Rob, Meggan, Abi & Claire
Addie + Dan Rediger
Lisa, Brendan, Charlie, Jack, and Maggie… Tommy will live on in our hearts and memories as a man who loved his family and did everything with a genuine heart, hard-working spirit, and kind soul. I have many happy memories of Tommy and will always remember his friendly smile. Hold your memories close. He lives in your heart.
Praying for all who loved him and called him friend,
Addie & Dan Rediger
Colleen
My prayers and thoughts are with your entire family at this difficult time. Colleen Clancy
Manus Clancy
It is with great saddest that .we learned of Tommy’s passing. He was a great camper He always had a smile on his face and was always the first one to volunteer 7to help
others
Manus & Tim Clancy
Annie Wentzel
Lisa,
Sending heartfelt thoughs to all of you in this difficult time. Thinking of you, Brendan, and your beautiful family.
Loving prayers,
Annie Wentzel
Annie Wentzel
Lisa,
Sending heartfelt thoughts to all of you in this difficult time. Thinking of you, Brendan, and your beautiful family.
Loving prayers,
Annie Wentzel
Peter Senger
Lisa and family, you are all in my thoughts and prayers. I have many fond memories of my time with Tom on and off the lacrosse field. Proud to have been his teammate.
Jennifer Hirsch
All of us at GT Serve-Learn-Sustain are thinking of you, Brendan, and your dear family, during this very difficult time. We are here for you whenever you need us. May you find peace in loving memories. – Jenny, Kris, Ruthie, Jamie, Rebecca, David
John Farrell
All our love and prayers go out to your family John and Eileen Farrell
Mike Denzler & the Denzler familty
I am devastated to hear of Tommy’s passing. My heart aches with all of you. Sending my love and prayers to Tommy and his family.
MAry and Bill Negra
We knew Tommie as a child and young man. We camped and skied with him and his family. Knowing the wonderful family he came from, it is no surprise he was a man of honor and fun. Our sincere condolences to all his family. May you cherish the wonderful memories of his life. MAry and Bill Negra
Bill and Mary Negra
We only knew Tom as a child and young man. We skied and camped with him and his family. Knowing him then, it is no surprise he was a man of honor and fun. Our sincere condolences to his whole family
Gina Rizza
Lisa, my heartfelt condolences to you and your family on the loss of your husband Brian Sincerely, Gina Rizza
Mark Hexamer
To Lisa and the children –
My thoughts and prayers are with you. It was an honor to call Tom a teammate and a friend. The first word that comes to mind when I think of Tom is kind. In all the time I knew him I never heard him say a bad word about anyone. You won’t find anyone who will have one negative thing to say about Tom. Positive, fun, always smiling, always laughing, generous in spirit. He was someone you wanted to be around, and made any room he entered a happier one. That’s how I will remember him always.
Rest in peace Tom
Mark Hexamer
Beth Ann Fennelly
Lisa, I’m struggling to find words to say how sorry I am for your suffering. My husband joins me in wishing you and your family peace.
Mary Anne Wall
Lisa and family, I was so sad to hear of your loss. Tommy will be missed. Please know that I will be thinking and praying for you during this difficult time.
Marilee
Thinking of your family.
Joe Paolelli
Dear Mrs. O’Brien, Brendan, Charlie, Jack, and Maggie,
My heart and prayers go out to all of you in your tragic time of loss. Grief cannot be chased away or hurried, especially by words, but I want you all to know that I am praying for you (each one of you, specifically) and will continue to do so. May God nourish your hearts with what you need each day until you can see the light again…it is there, and you will find it.
Sending all my support, prayers, and love,
Joe Paolelli
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding…” (Proverbs 3:5)
Barbara and John Lovett
Words are not enough to express the sadness in our hearts. We are sending you, your children and the entire O’Brien Clan our love and prayers
Barbara, John and the Lovett Family
John
Lisa, my heart aches deeply for you and your entire family. Tom touched the lives of so many, and we are all eternally grateful. Sending you and the children so much strength, energy and love during this time. Your Orange family is here for you and we will all help see you through this.
Love and prayers,
John and the Schrieffer Family
Bill Troiano
I haven’t spoken to Tom since our high school days and I only have the fondest memories of him…he was incredibly kind and fun to be around. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his wife and family, God bless all of you.
Barb Nelson
Dear Lisa and family, my condolences go out to you all. Please know I will continue to send prayers and peace. Sincerely, Barb Nelson
Rob Hart
Lisa I am so sorry to hear about Tom. My prayers are with you and your family.
Glenn Cocoman
To Lisa and the children-
Tommy was a friend in college. I haven’t seen him many times since, but every time I did see him it was like we had seen just each other yesterday. I will always remember him smiling. He was just such a great guy to be around. I am proud to say he was my friend. I just want to share my condolences with your entire family. So sorry for your loss.
Sincerely-
Glenn Cocoman and family
Alex Kottoulas
Tommy was a great guy to work with on the floor. He had integrity and was a very hard worker. I was sadden to hear of his passing. My thoughts are with his family during this difficult time. RIP TMO.
Karen Bielski
So sorry. Tommy was always very nice to work with. May he rest in peace.
Emily Rowell
I am so sad to hear of your loss. I will always remember the look of his kind face.
Love and prayers.
Eric and Emily Rowell
Pat and Lin Stacey
Lisa, We were so sad to hear of Tommy’s passing. Although our interactions with him at OTF St Charles were short, they spoke volumes to us about the kind and gentle man he was. He knew little of us, but he showed care and compassion and always asked about Lin. We keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. We pray that time and wonderful memories will give you comfort and peace.
Lin and Pat Stacey
Shawn W. Mann
LIsa and Family, I am very saddened to hear of Tom’s passing, My prayers and thoughts out to the O’Brien Family. God Bless
Shawn & Melissa Mann and Family
Marianne Wills
I am so very sorry to hear of Tom’s passing – praying for God’s peace & comfort over you & your beautiful family at this most difficult time.
Marianne Wills & family
Jacqueline Miller
To Lisa, and family, I grew up through school, church and the camping group with Toms sisters, but my sister was the same grade in school. As some of the other campers group members have said he came from an amazing family, and grew up to be a wonderful man as well as I’m sure, incredible husband and father. I watched the video and it shows the adventures, experiences and memories you will all cherish forever. My thoughts & prayers will be with you all in the coming days and weeks ahead. He will always be with all of you, watching over and loving you all. He knows how much you all love him.
Phil, A.J., Luke, & Eva Videckis
Our most profound condolences to Lisa, Brendan, Charlie, Jack, and Maggie. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Phil, A.J. (ICGS 2010), Luke (ICGS 2012), and Eva Videckis
Joy Davis
Lisa, Brendan, Charlie, Jack and Maggie – our sincere condolences to you. We are deeply saddened with Tom’s passing. Please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
From,
Todd, Joy, Clark, Paige and Hazel Davis
Nick Hall
Heartbreaking. I knew Tommy from a young age…he played soccer with my brother Chris (who also passed away) and was coached by my Dad, Nobby. We both lived on Christian Avenue. But most of all I remember when we played Notre Dame (I played at Villanova), when the game was over, Tommy sought me out as a “Ward Melville Lacrosse Brother” and we had a great chat after the game. Such a kind soul. I am so sad for he and his family. I’ve gone through this myself…and I know the pain. God bless Tommy…such a great person.
Joe Minutoli
Rest in peace, Tommy. It’s been 30 years since I last saw you in South Bend, but all of my memories on and off the field with you are still bright. My deepest condolences to the O’Brien family.
Joe Minutoli