Thomas L. O'Neill

Thomas L. O'Neill, 61, Superior, died Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2012 at Middle River Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hawthorne.

He was born on June 6, 1951 in Superior to George and Elaine (Kastner) O'Neill.

He was employed as a bartender at Lost in the Fifties Tavern.

Tom was a diehard New York Yankees fan and loved to shoot pool, fish and blues music.

He is survived by his longtime companion, Judy Mehtala, Superior; four sons, Donald O'Neill, Superior, Pat O'Neill, Twin Cities, Minn., Thomas Mehtala, Superior, Jesse (Michelle) Mehtala, Superior; one daughter, Nicole Mehtala, Superior; four grandchildren, Lily Fogg, Gage Wuorinen, Colton O'Neill and Lily O'Neill; two brothers, George (Adele) O'Neill, Oxnard, Calif., Mickey O'Neill, Warsaw, Ind.; two sisters, Kathy (Darren) O'Neill, Simi Valley, Calif., April O'Neill, Warsaw, Ind. and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

There will be a time of remembrance on Saturday, Oct. 27 from 6-9 p.m. at the Peter Rich Center, 1201 N. 8th St., Superior.

Lenroot-Maetzold Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Send a condolence or sign the on-line guest book at www.lenroot-maetzold.com.

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barbara s.
Superior, WI 10/27/2012 5:48 AM

Tommy was one of a kind, he knew everybody and had the biggest love of music and was a good friend to everyone, he will be missed..it's hard to say goodbye to a life long friend.. Gary Brown and Barb Schuman

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kathy a.
Duluth, MN 10/26/2012 5:22 PM

Sorry to hear Tommy passed. I had known Tommy for over 35 years. He always displayed a big smile , whenever I saw him. Very good pool player and a genuine nice guy. I'll miss him. Dennis Abrahamson

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Thomas M.
Lakewood, CA 10/26/2012 12:54 AM

The Jaunty Prince of the North End has passed. He shall be deeply missed.

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