Thomas P. O’Neill III, 65

February 22, 2017

Thomas P. O’Neill III, 65, of Lancaster passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 22, 2017 surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of Helen Teresa (O’Malley) and the late Thomas Patrick O’Neill. He was the loving husband of Bonnie (Jones) O’Neill with whom he shared over 15 years of marriage.
He was a graduate of the A.D. Eisenhower High School in Norristown, PA. Thom worked at various grocery stores in the meat department throughout the area but most recently with Giant Food Stores where he retired as the meat manager.
Thom proudly served in the US Army during the Vietnam War. He was an avid fisherman, enjoyed learning about and embracing his Irish heritage, but most of all enjoyed spending time with his family and especially his grandchildren.
The family would like to thank the staff of Elderwood Senior Living, Lancashire Hall and Hospice For All Seasons for the care and compassion that they provided to Thom.
In addition to his wife, Bonnie he is survived by a son, Thomas P. O’Neill IV, husband of Kimberly of Warrington, PA, and his stepchildren, Angela Kubala of Elizabethtown, and Edward Sawyer of Columbia. Also surviving are eleven grandchildren and one great grandchild, a sister, Eileen Mashintonio wife of Ken of Naples, FL, and two brothers, Gerald O’Neill husband of Linda of Coatesville and Dennis O’Neill husband of Mollie of Exeter, PA. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Thom’s Life will be held at 11AM on Friday, March 3, 2017 at the Charles F. Snyder, Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA. Friends will be received from 9:30AM until the time of the service. Interment will be at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in Thom’s memory to Hospice For All Seasons, 280 South Hill Dr, Grantville, PA 17028.