Thomas O. O'Neill

Thomas O. O'Neill, 68 of Annadale, passed away on Wednesday, December 14, 2016, at Staten Island University Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Born Saturday, February 21, 1948 in Newark, New Jersey, he was the son of the late James O'Neill and the late Genevieve Mazur-Carriere.Thomas married the love of his life, Frances Nee Magnoli in 1970. Tom and Fran resided in Bensonhurst before moving to Annadale in 1989. Thomas, proud of his Naval Service, enlisted in 1965 serving 4 years active duty. Lastly upon the USS Plymouth Rock, before serving 2 years of Naval Reserves. 5 years later Thomas again served another 2 year term of Naval Reserves retiring his service in 1979. Tom was also a member of the Tin Can Sailors. Tom spent his early career working for Western Union, as a cableman from 1969-1986 and continued his career working for the FDNY as a Communications Electrician in 1986 where he retired in 2002. He was also member of IBEW Local 3 and CWA. A man of many talents. Tom spent hours tinkering with projects and fixing cars. He loved the water and to be out on a boat. Tom will be remembered most for his honest and kind nature, his loyalty to friends and family, and as many of his friends would say "he was truly One of the Good Guys!" Beloved husband of 46 years to Frances (Nee Magnoli). Loving father of Michelle O'Neill-Eldredge. Dear father in law to his favorite son in law Raymond Eldredge. Devoted grandfather to Boogie. Cherished brother of Martin O'Neill and his wife Joan, Maryanne Acceturo and her husband Vincent, Lenore Ceraso, and Virginia O'Neill the wife of the late James O'Neill and Mary O'Neill wife of the late Edward O'Neill. Devoted uncle to his many nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews. His passing is a great loss to many. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday,at Holy Child Church located at 4747 Amboy Rd Staten Island, New York 10312. The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM on Sunday, December 18, 2016, at John Vincent Scalia Home for Funerals, Inc., 28 Eltingville Blvd, Staten Island, New York. Donation's in Memory of Thomas may be made to : PAWS for Veterans at: Paws for Veterans 1900 S. Harbor City Blvd. Suite 106 Melbourne, FL 32901 or online at http://www.pawsforveterans.com/donate.html American Heart Association online at www.donatenow.heart.org/ Forms will be available at the Funeral Home

Thomas O. O'Neill

February 21, 1948 - December 14, 2016