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Thomas L. "Tom" O'Donnell

November 28, 1935 - January 30, 2023

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Obituary For Thomas L. "Tom" O'Donnell

Madison – Thomas L. “Tom” O’Donnell, age 87, passed away on January 30, 2023 at his residence. Thomas was born the fifth son to parents James and Mary O’Donnell on November 28, 1935 in Rolling Ground, Wisconsin.

Tom was a 1953 high school graduate from Gays Mills and later went on to attend Madison Business College. He worked in construction until he was hired by the USPS, where he remained working for 37 years until his retirement. He married Teresa Ann McGargle on May 12, 1962 at St. Philip Catholic Church in Rolling Ground, Wisconsin. He was a member of Knights of Columbus, Kickapoo Kids, the National Association of Letter Carriers, as well as a charter member of St. Peter Catholic Church and he coached the east side Madison little league. He enjoyed watching Wisconsin sports and doing his beloved crosswords.

Tom is survived by his wife of 61 years Ann; 4 sons Patrick (Karen), Timothy (Carmen), Greg (Samantha), Brian (Pamela); 7 grandchildren Keith (Lindsay), Brittany (Andy), Rory, Casey (Christine), Sara (Eric), Grant (Bri), and Ryan; 5 great grandchildren Sophie, Jamison, Brennan, Jaxson, Elizabeth; siblings John (Betty), Joe (Virgie), Ann Peterson, Kay Boebel, and Robert (Jessica); sister-in-law Mary O’Donnell; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Ed (Rosie), Jim (Mary Ann), and Fred; nephew, Mark O’Donnell; and brothers-in-law, Gary Peterson and Fred Boebel.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the society of St. Vincent de Paul or to the Salvation Army of Dane County.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, February 10, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Peter Catholic Church, 5001 N. Sherman Ave, Madison. A visitation will be held on Thursday, February 9, 2023 at Ryan Funeral Home, 2418 N. Sherman Ave, Madison from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. and on Friday at the church from 10:00 a.m. until time of Mass.

To view and sign this guestbook, please visit: www.ryanfuneralservice.com.

Ryan Funeral Home & Cremation Services 2418 N. Sherman Ave. 608-249-8257

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9 Feb

Visitation

04:00 PM - 07:00 PM

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10 Feb

Visitation

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

St. Peter Catholic Church 5001 North Sherman Avenue Madison, WI 53704 Get Directions »
10 Feb

Mass of Christian Burial

11:00 AM

St. Peter Catholic Church 5001 North Sherman Avenue Madison, WI 53704 Get Directions »
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  • April 23, 2023

    My deepest sympathy, Ann and family. Tom was loved and will be missed. This message is from Lee too. He will be gone 4 years on May 11th.

  • February 03, 2023

    Ann and family, Mary and I express our sympathy for the loss of my very close friend for many years. Tom and I were the 8th grade class at Rolling Ground, played baseball and basketball together and even had a beer or two together. I am so pleased that we were able to get together last October. God Bless him and his family, Ann.

  • February 02, 2023

    Ann and family, you have my deepest sympathy. Many of the memories of my youth, St Phillips, Rolling Ground and the Grove include Tom. He was always kind and gracious to me. I am thankful that he had a long and productive life. May the grace of God comfort you all in your grief.

  • February 02, 2023

    Ann my sincerest sympathies to you and your family. Praying for healing So many wonderful memories starting on Kropf Ave to Kennedy Road. May God bless all of you. Cathy Telstad Rogers

  • February 01, 2023

    ANN-PAT-TIM-BRIAN-GREG My thoughts are with you at this time & family MY SYMPATHY.. Helen

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