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Thomas C. Schnell

11/04/1943 - 08/03/2010

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Obituary For Thomas C. Schnell

Thomas C. Schnell, Sr., 66 of Rockland formerly of Weymouth and Norwell died at his home on August 3, 2010 surrounded by his family and cared for by the Norwell VNA and Hospice. He was born in N. Tonawanda, NY son of the late Donald and Dorothy (Davies) Schnell and was raised and educated there. He has made his home in Rockland for the past 5 years. Tom served in the U.S. Navy and was aboard the U.S.S. Wasp during the Cuban Missile Crisis. He was a member and was currently serving as Sr.Vice Commander of the Rockland VFW. Mr. Schnell was an avid Red Sox fan and quietly and teasingly tolerated his daughter in law Kim’s rooting for the New York Yankees. For twenty nine years he had been employed as a driver for the Boston Gear Works Co. in Quincy. He is survived by his wife Donna M. (Harney) Schnell and his children Steven T. Schnell of S. Weymouth, and Travis C. Partington and his wife Kim of Abington. He was also the father of the late Thomas C. Schnell, Jr. Also surviving are his grandsons, Tucker, Tanner and Trevor Partington, his mother and father in law, Anne Dybko of Dorchester and Frederick Harney of Rockland and a dear friend Fred Graham of Whitman. He was also the brother of the late Raymond Schnell and Ronald Kubiak. The Schnell family welcomes friends and loved ones to celebrate Tom’s life on Thursday August 5, 2010 from 5:00-8:00 PM at the Magoun-Biggins Funeral Home 135 Union St. ROCKLAND. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday August 6, 2010 at 11:00 AM in Holy Family Church 403 Union St. in Rockland. Burial with Military Honors will be at the Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne at 2:00 PM. Donations in his memory may be made to the Norwell VNA and Hospice, 91 Longwater Circle Norwell, MA 02061.

Services

5 Aug

Visitation

17:00 PM - 20:00 PM

Magoun-Biggins Funeral Home 135 Union Street Rockland, MA 02370 Get Directions »
6 Aug

Mass of Christian Burial

11:00 AM

Holy Family Church 403 Union St. Rockland, 02370 Get Directions »
6 Aug

Interment

14:00 PM

Massachusetts National Cemetery MacArthur Blvd Bourne, MA Get Directions »
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  • 05/25/2021

    Paula Young

    Steven and I were going over a lot because he was very sick but mostly because we truly enjoyed spending time with him and Donna. They all love to pick on me. They say it's because they really like me! Thats what they say! We would have dinner, eat desert, drink beer and laugh. We watched the soxs, while Thomas would point out how most of them stunk. They would try to watch tv but it was hard because I have a hard time not talking! We mostly laughed- we laughed a lot and they welcomed me with open arms! I will never forget Thomas and how kind and sweet he was to me while picking on me at the same time. I have many stories because he made me laugh a lot however my favorite story is when he was in bed at the end. Steven and I came in and he was very weak. Donna said to Tom- Tom Paula brought you cheesecake! He was always teasing me that I never baked for him! So as weak as he was- he open his eyes and said - Did you bake it? I said Yes Thomas I baked the cheesecake! He look at me and said- YOUR FULL OF SH*T!!!!! So I said yes Thomas- I'm full of Sh*t! Even with everything going on he had his sense of humor!!! A little time after that his good friend Tom and another guy from the VFW Post stopped by and Thomas sat up and had a beer with them! What a guy! Thomas- I'm so happy I got to spend time with you- what a gift. I shall never forget you - I love you- God Bless and yes I'm so full of sh*t!!!! love Paula

  • 05/25/2021

    joan sprague

    dear donna and family,we are sorry for your loss. mark and i will miss tom very much.we had alot of fun with him at the vfw. love mark and joan

  • 05/25/2021

    JAMIEANN + FRED

    GOD BLESS DONNA AND FAMILY...

  • 05/25/2021

    the grahams

    TOMMY, JAMIEANN AND I WILL MISS YOU VERY MUCH!! HECK WE ALREADY MISS YOU, FROM THE EVER PRESENT SMILE ON YOUR FACE TO THE EVER SO GENTLE WAY YOU BUSTED EVERYBODY'S CHOPS, YOU ALWAYS HAD A COMFORT WAY ABOUT YOU THAT MADE EVEYONE SMILE, TOMMY YOU WILL FOREVER BE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND IN OUR HEARTS!!! THANKYOU FOR LETTING US GET TO KNOW DONNA AND STEVE FOR THEY WILL BE IN OUR LIVES FOREVER.... LOVE ALWAYS JAMIEANN + FRED

  • 05/25/2021

    Jim Armstrong

    With out a doubt Saint Peter must have needed a lot of inspection stickers ! Tom will be missed by us Gear Workers.

  • 05/25/2021

    Glenn Rowell

    Donna and family I am so sorry to hear about your loss... Tom was always such a nice guy to be around... He will be missed for sure -Glenn Rowell and Family

  • 05/25/2021

    Ralph Linehan

    Annemarie, Dorie,Ellen & Stephen, we are so sorry to hear of Tom's passing, I worked with him at the Gear Works a hundred years ago, he was quite a character, we lived in Norwell at the time, and had some good times with your folks, please accept our condolences, Ralph & Ruthie Linehan

  • 05/25/2021

    Margaret Graden Saucier

    Dorie, Steve and Annmarie, My thoughts and prayers go out to you. I have wonderful memories of us growing up on the same street. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. If you need anything please call! Love, Margaret

  • 05/25/2021

    susan fasino

    Dear Dorie @ Annmarie, I was so sorry to hear about your dad's passing, my heartfelt condolences to all of you. To my nephews Jimmy, Shaun, Danny and Kevin, Im sorry for your loss. If there is anything i can do don't hesitate to call me. Arnie loves you. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all during this diffcult times. God Bless susan fasino

  • 05/25/2021

    Annmarie

    Tom also had 2 wonderful daughters Dorie and Annmarie. His son-in-law Jimmy and Dorie gave him 4 amazing grandsons - Jimmy, Shaun, Danny and Kevin. Annmarie and Charlie gave to him 4 amazing grandsons - CJ, William, Joe and Chris and his granddaughter Jane.

  • 05/25/2021

    Lisa

    Tom will be missed. He was a great guy.

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