Thomas Jeremiah "Jerry" Farrell died on Tuesday, June 9, 2009, at the Dorn VAMC in Columbia, SC.
Jerry was born July 9, 1923 in Chattanooga, TN, to the late James and Clara Kintzel Farrell.
Jerry was raised in Chattanooga, TN. Shortly after high school, he responded to his country's call to duty following the attack on Pearl Harbor and joined the U.S. Navy, where he reached the rank of Signalman, Second Class. While on duty in the South Pacific, the ship that Jerry was on, the aircraft carrier White Plains, was torpedoed, but not sunk during an attack by an Imperial Japanese submarine.
While on furlough in Boston, MA, he met his future wife, Mary Catherine Coury. They married in 1945. During the Korean War, Jerry worked as a civilian, Merchant Marine, on a military transport ship bringing soldiers and supplies to Korea.
Mary and Jerry had two sons. He lived in Connecticut for over 50 years, primarily in the small New England town of Woodbury, until his health deteriorated. For over 30 years, Jerry was employed by the state of Connecticut at Fairfield Hills Hospital in Newtown, CT. By profession he was barber, but his true love was that of a craftsman, having taught himself to be a master carpenter, plumber, and an electrician. He was excellent at building and repairing things.
Many a friend and family member thinks of, and thanks, Jerry every time they return home and turn on a light switch or faucet. But most importantly, he was a friend and caring person who was always ready to help someone, whether with time or money.
He was an affable "Irishman" who liked, and was liked by, everyone he met. Jerry will be dearly missed. Jerry was a devout Roman Catholic and a parishioner of St Teresa of Avila R.C. Church of Woodbury, CT, where he served as an usher and as a member of the Men's Club. He also participated in various parish prayer groups, and was always ready to help out in any way he could.
When it was time to give up his beloved woodworking tools, he donated them to the sisters at the The Abbey at Regina Laudis, in Bethlehem, CT. Additionally, Jerry was a lifetime member of the VFW. He was the Commander of the Newtown, CT, Post 203. In the VFW he rose to the level of State Commander and, eventually, Aide de Camp to the National VFW Commander. Later in life he was active in the Senior Center Meals Program, including training for and certification as a chef.
Thomas was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Patrick, his sister, Mary, and most recently by his wife, Mary, who died in May, 2009.
He is survived by his son, James J. Farrell, MD, MPH, of Columbia, SC; his son, T. Michael Farrell, Esq., his daughter-in-law, Kathy, and his granddaughter, Kindell, of Dacula, GA.
A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 13, 2009 followed by burial next to his wife in Mount Olivet Cemetery in East Ridge, TN.
Visitation will be from 10-11 a.m. Saturday at the East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, 404 S. Moore Road, East Ridge, TN.
Jerry was born July 9, 1923 in Chattanooga, TN, to the late James and Clara Kintzel Farrell.
Jerry was raised in Chattanooga, TN. Shortly after high school, he responded to his country's call to duty following the attack on Pearl Harbor and joined the U.S. Navy, where he reached the rank of Signalman, Second Class. While on duty in the South Pacific, the ship that Jerry was on, the aircraft carrier White Plains, was torpedoed, but not sunk during an attack by an Imperial Japanese submarine.
While on furlough in Boston, MA, he met his future wife, Mary Catherine Coury. They married in 1945. During the Korean War, Jerry worked as a civilian, Merchant Marine, on a military transport ship bringing soldiers and supplies to Korea.
Mary and Jerry had two sons. He lived in Connecticut for over 50 years, primarily in the small New England town of Woodbury, until his health deteriorated. For over 30 years, Jerry was employed by the state of Connecticut at Fairfield Hills Hospital in Newtown, CT. By profession he was barber, but his true love was that of a craftsman, having taught himself to be a master carpenter, plumber, and an electrician. He was excellent at building and repairing things.
Many a friend and family member thinks of, and thanks, Jerry every time they return home and turn on a light switch or faucet. But most importantly, he was a friend and caring person who was always ready to help someone, whether with time or money.
He was an affable "Irishman" who liked, and was liked by, everyone he met. Jerry will be dearly missed. Jerry was a devout Roman Catholic and a parishioner of St Teresa of Avila R.C. Church of Woodbury, CT, where he served as an usher and as a member of the Men's Club. He also participated in various parish prayer groups, and was always ready to help out in any way he could.
When it was time to give up his beloved woodworking tools, he donated them to the sisters at the The Abbey at Regina Laudis, in Bethlehem, CT. Additionally, Jerry was a lifetime member of the VFW. He was the Commander of the Newtown, CT, Post 203. In the VFW he rose to the level of State Commander and, eventually, Aide de Camp to the National VFW Commander. Later in life he was active in the Senior Center Meals Program, including training for and certification as a chef.
Thomas was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Patrick, his sister, Mary, and most recently by his wife, Mary, who died in May, 2009.
He is survived by his son, James J. Farrell, MD, MPH, of Columbia, SC; his son, T. Michael Farrell, Esq., his daughter-in-law, Kathy, and his granddaughter, Kindell, of Dacula, GA.
A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 13, 2009 followed by burial next to his wife in Mount Olivet Cemetery in East Ridge, TN.
Visitation will be from 10-11 a.m. Saturday at the East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, 404 S. Moore Road, East Ridge, TN.
Thomas Jeremiah "Jerry" Farrell died on Tuesday, June 9, 2009, at the Dorn VAMC in Columbia, SC.
Jerry was born July 9, 1923 in Chattanooga, TN, to the late James and Clara Kintzel Farrell.
Jerry was raised in Chattanooga, TN. Shortly after high school, he responded to his country's call to duty following the attack on Pearl Harbor and joined the U.S. Navy, where he reached the rank of Signalman, Second Class. While on duty in the South Pacific, the ship that Jerry was on, the aircraft carrier White Plains, was torpedoed, but not sunk during an attack by an Imperial Japanese submarine.
While on furlough in Boston, MA, he met his future wife, Mary Catherine Coury. They married in 1945. During the Korean War, Jerry worked as a civilian, Merchant Marine, on a military transport ship bringing soldiers and supplies to Korea.
Mary and Jerry had two sons. He lived in Connecticut for over 50 years, primarily in the small New England town of Woodbury, until his health deteriorated. For over 30 years, Jerry was employed by the state of Connecticut at Fairfield Hills Hospital in Newtown, CT. By profession he was barber, but his true love was that of a craftsman, having taught himself to be a master carpenter, plumber, and an electrician. He was excellent at building and repairing things.
Many a friend and family member thinks of, and thanks, Jerry every time they return home and turn on a light switch or faucet. But most importantly, he was a friend and caring person who was always ready to help someone, whether with time or money.
He was an affable "Irishman" who liked, and was liked by, everyone he met. Jerry will be dearly missed. Jerry was a devout Roman Catholic and a parishioner of St Teresa of Avila R.C. Church of Woodbury, CT, where he served as an usher and as a member of the Men's Club. He also participated in various parish prayer groups, and was always ready to help out in any way he could.
When it was time to give up his beloved woodworking tools, he donated them to the sisters at the The Abbey at Regina Laudis, in Bethlehem, CT. Additionally, Jerry was a lifetime member of the VFW. He was the Commander of the Newtown, CT, Post 203. In the VFW he rose to the level of State Commander and, eventually, Aide de Camp to the National VFW Commander. Later in life he was active in the Senior Center Meals Program, including training for and certification as a chef.
Thomas was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Patrick, his sister, Mary, and most recently by his wife, Mary, who died in May, 2009.
He is survived by his son, James J. Farrell, MD, MPH, of Columbia, SC; his son, T. Michael Farrell, Esq., his daughter-in-law, Kathy, and his granddaughter, Kindell, of Dacula, GA.
A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 13, 2009 followed by burial next to his wife in Mount Olivet Cemetery in East Ridge, TN.
Visitation will be from 10-11 a.m. Saturday at the East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, 404 S. Moore Road, East Ridge, TN.
Jerry was born July 9, 1923 in Chattanooga, TN, to the late James and Clara Kintzel Farrell.
Jerry was raised in Chattanooga, TN. Shortly after high school, he responded to his country's call to duty following the attack on Pearl Harbor and joined the U.S. Navy, where he reached the rank of Signalman, Second Class. While on duty in the South Pacific, the ship that Jerry was on, the aircraft carrier White Plains, was torpedoed, but not sunk during an attack by an Imperial Japanese submarine.
While on furlough in Boston, MA, he met his future wife, Mary Catherine Coury. They married in 1945. During the Korean War, Jerry worked as a civilian, Merchant Marine, on a military transport ship bringing soldiers and supplies to Korea.
Mary and Jerry had two sons. He lived in Connecticut for over 50 years, primarily in the small New England town of Woodbury, until his health deteriorated. For over 30 years, Jerry was employed by the state of Connecticut at Fairfield Hills Hospital in Newtown, CT. By profession he was barber, but his true love was that of a craftsman, having taught himself to be a master carpenter, plumber, and an electrician. He was excellent at building and repairing things.
Many a friend and family member thinks of, and thanks, Jerry every time they return home and turn on a light switch or faucet. But most importantly, he was a friend and caring person who was always ready to help someone, whether with time or money.
He was an affable "Irishman" who liked, and was liked by, everyone he met. Jerry will be dearly missed. Jerry was a devout Roman Catholic and a parishioner of St Teresa of Avila R.C. Church of Woodbury, CT, where he served as an usher and as a member of the Men's Club. He also participated in various parish prayer groups, and was always ready to help out in any way he could.
When it was time to give up his beloved woodworking tools, he donated them to the sisters at the The Abbey at Regina Laudis, in Bethlehem, CT. Additionally, Jerry was a lifetime member of the VFW. He was the Commander of the Newtown, CT, Post 203. In the VFW he rose to the level of State Commander and, eventually, Aide de Camp to the National VFW Commander. Later in life he was active in the Senior Center Meals Program, including training for and certification as a chef.
Thomas was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Patrick, his sister, Mary, and most recently by his wife, Mary, who died in May, 2009.
He is survived by his son, James J. Farrell, MD, MPH, of Columbia, SC; his son, T. Michael Farrell, Esq., his daughter-in-law, Kathy, and his granddaughter, Kindell, of Dacula, GA.
A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 13, 2009 followed by burial next to his wife in Mount Olivet Cemetery in East Ridge, TN.
Visitation will be from 10-11 a.m. Saturday at the East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, 404 S. Moore Road, East Ridge, TN.
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