Thomas Theodore O'Neill's Obituary
Thomas Theodore Timothy O'Neill, 84
Thomas O'Neill, 84, passed away on Friday, November 29, 2019 at his Son's home in Seaford, Delaware surrounded by his family. Thomas was born on July 3, 1935 to Joseph and Marie O'Neill in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Thomas served in the Marines in the Korean War as a Sergeant. He began a long career with Septa, where he retired in 1996. Thomas loved spending time with his family and friends. He was actively involved in the Marine Corps, numerous VFW's and Toys for Tots where he played an active role as Santa Claus.
Thomas is preceded in death by his parents: Joseph and Marie O'Neill; wives: Kathleen Conrad O'Neill and Mary Murphy O'Neill; brother, Joseph O'Neill; sister, Elizabeth O'Neill McCullough; son, Stephen O'Neill; step-son-in-law, John Lynch.
He is survived by his brother, Terrence O'Neill; sons: Thomas T. O'Neill, Jr., Phillip B. O'Neill, and Donald J. O’Neill and his wife Elizabeth; daughter, Kathleen M. Laird and her husband Douglas; step-children: Shane Murphy and his wife Patricia, Colleen Lynch, Brian Murphy and his wife Susan, Ann Marie Usher and her husband Barry, Martin Murphy and his wife Carla; grandchildren: Kyle, Ashley, Douglas, Megan, Derrick, Shannon, Samantha, Shane, Dylan, Dax; step-grandchildren: Jennifer, Katherine, Brian, James, Michael, Devin, Shannon, Sarah, Hannah, Erin; great-grandchild, Hayden Marchiani; and many nieces and nephews.
All services are private.
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