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Thomas H. O'Brien
VISITING: Tues., Feb. 7, 2012 from 7-9pm only at Burroughs, Kohr & Dangler Funeral Home, Madison
FUNERAL MASS: Weds., Feb. 8, 2012 at 10:30am at St. Vincent Martyr Church, Madison
INTERMENT: St. Vincent's Cemetery, Madison
Thomas O'Brien passed away on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012, at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Visiting hours will be from 7 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 7, and at 9:30 a.m. on Feb. 8 at Burroughs, Kohr & Dangler, 106 Main St., Madison, N.J. Mass will be celebrated at St. Vincent Martyr Church, 26 Green Village Rd., Madison, at 10:30 a.m. on Feb. 8. Burial will follow at St. Vincent's Cemetery on Shunpike Road and Noe Avenue in Madison.
Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., and one of 15 children, Tom loved nothing more than to spend time with his family. He began his career in the U.S. Air Force, and studied at the University of Maryland. Tom had a long, successful career in information technology for the insurance industry. After retirement, Tom worked as a consultant and continued to volunteer his time and efforts to various causes, including Homeless Solutions in Morristown. Tom also served on the board of his condominium association as a board member and later as vice president.
Tom is survived by his wife, Fran; two children, Leslie and Jason; grandchildren, Mia, Grace and Walker, and nine of his siblings. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or a Charity of your choice.
Patricia R. Dobbin
VISITING: Weds., Feb. 8, 2012 from 2-4pm only at Dangler Funeral Home, Morris Plains
FUNERAL MASS: Thurs., Feb. 9, 2012 at 10:00am at St. Margaret Church of Scotland, Morristown
INTERMENT: Private
Patricia R. Dobbin, 75, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012 at Morris View Health Care Center. Patricia was born in Brooklyn, N.Y. She graduated from St. Saviour High School and subsequently from Hunter College (BS) and Queens College (MSE). Teaching was her chosen profession. She taught in Nassau County, N.Y. and in the Morris School District for over 25 years. In 1993 she received the Governor's Teacher Recognition Award. Patricia retired in 1997, continuing to teach CCD at St. Margaret's Church, participate in related Parish programs, and volunteered at Morristown Hospital for more than ten years. Throughout her life, career and retirement her greatest joy was her family, her church and working with children.
She is survived by her husband, Richard of 46 years; her daughter, Monica and her husband Michael Wizeman and three grandchildren; her daughter, Elizabeth and her husband John Kimbro and two grandchildren; her sisters, Marilyn and Arlene and their families.
The family will receive guests at the Dangler Funeral Home, 600 Speedwell Avenue, Morris Plains on Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 8, 2012 from 2 until 4 PM. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Mass on Thursday, Feb. 9, 2012 at St. Margaret's RC Church, 6 Sussex Avenue, Morristown, at 10:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Alzheimer's Association of Greater New Jersey, 400 Morris Ave., Suite 251, Denville, N.J. 07834-1365.
