John T. O'Friel Obituary
We bid farewell to John T. O'Friel of Central Valley, New York, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on December 13, 2024 at the age of 87. John touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Catherine O'Friel (Byrne) and Joseph O'Friel; his daughter Leslie Michaels; and his brother Joseph Andrew O'Friel. He is survived by: his wife Barbara O'Friel (Kane); his daughters, Jennifer O'Friel of White Plains, NY and Kirstin Gould (Jim) of Bermuda; his sisters, Mary Patricia Schwartz of Berea, KY and Elizabeth "Betty" Wallace (Bill) of Longs, SC; and his grandson Christopher Arnold (Rosemary).
Visitation was held on Thursday, December 19th 2024 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Quackenbush, Inc. Funeral Home (117 Maple Ave, Monroe, NY 10950). A funeral Mass was held on Friday, December 20th 2024 at 11:00 AM at the St. Patrick's Church (26 Hunter St, Highland Mills, NY 10930).
In lieu of flowers, and to honor a cause important to him, memorial donations may be made to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, http://www.afsp.org.
