Thomas Richard O’Connell

O’Connell, Thomas R.
Died to this life on Sat., Oct.9, 2004 at the age 85 at the Ruth Hospice in West Allis under the gentile care of the staff, and especially his beloved niece, Maureen Krolikowski. Thomas and his twin brother, Hugh, were born July 22, 1919 inButler, WI to Michael O’Connell and Kathleen Dougherty. The twins had four brothers: Harvey, Donald, Jack and Daniel and two sisters: Genevieve and Delores. They attended WWashington High School in Milwaukee. Both served in the military with Tom in the US Army. Tom married Dorothea Puccinelli on Nov. 28, 1942 at Immaculate Conception Church. They were married 61 years and she preceded him in death on July 9 of this year. They have 3 sons: TomPaula, JohnFaithand Richard Mary Ellen. Grandchildren are Sean and Brady O’Connell, Courtney Quincy Trice, DennisPetra and Derek Brylow, Colin, Katherine, Erin and Liam O’Connell. 3 great- grandchildren: Seamus, Nuala and Kaleb. Brother-in-law of Charles Snyder. Also survived by cousins, nieces, nephews and many friends.

Tom was a retiree of Louis AllisLitton Industries. He was a member of the Shamrock Club and Immaculate Conception Church were he had served as an usher, choir member and counter. He was past president of IC Holy Name Society. He had been active in Boy Scout Troop 108 and was a past board member of Louis Allis Credit Union.

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