Thomas E. O'Brien Jr., 76, East Moline, passed away on Friday, October 28, 2016 at Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House, Bettendorf, after a long and courageous battle with heart disease and a short term battle with pancreatic cancer. Funeral services are 10 AM Friday at St. Anne Catholic Church, East Moline. Private committal services will be in St. Mary's Mausoleum will be at a later date. Visitation is 4-7 PM Thursday at Van Hoe Funeral Home Ltd., East Moline. Tom strongly suggested that in lieu of flowers and gifts, memorials may be made to St. Anne Catholic Church, where he was a member or to Alleman High School. Tom was born April 26, 1940 in Sharon, PA, the son of Thomas E. and Coramae (Troutman) O'Brien Sr. He attended Loras College in Dubuque, IA, where he met his future wife, Katherine "Kay" Doty. After graduation from Loras in June of 1962 he went on active duty with the US Marine Corp Reserves, serving at Parris Island and Camp Lejeune. He married Kay on June 8, 1963 at St. John's Catholic Church, Andrew, IA. Tom worked for the IBM Corporation for 30 years, after holding various sales positions and sales management positions, he retired in 1993. After retirement, Tom was a volunteer for several years with the local SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives Chapter). He also developed a real passion for the game of golf. Although only a so-so golfer, Tom did have 2 holes-in-one. His real joys in retirement were his family, especially his precious grandchildren. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Kay; sons, Timothy (Diana) O'Brien, Park Ridge, IL, Patrick (Celest) O'Brien, Charleston, SC, and Matthew (Susan) O'Brien, Bettendorf, IA; grandchildren, Tyler, Kate, Joey, Alex, Molly, Nicholas, Lauren, John and Katelyn; and his brother, Hugh (Laura) O'Brien, Dallas, TX. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Mont and Daniel. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Unity Point Hospice and Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House for their unending compassion and loving services.

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Friday, November 4, 2016 10:00 AM

St. Anne Catholic Church 555 18th Ave. East Moline, Illinois 61244