Home | History | Online Obituaries | Services | Preplanning | Staff | Contact | Directions

  Staff
Frank O'Brien
Owner and President

Francis X. O'Brien is the President and Owner of Toomey-O'Brien Funeral Home. Frank is very involved in the community. He was President of West Springfield Rotary Club, Board of Directors for the West Springfield Boys & Girls Club, Corporator of Westfield Bank, and member of St. Thomas School Board. He is the only Certified Preplanned Funeral Consultant in Western Massachusetts. Frank received his BA from Saint Anselm College and his Associate Degree in Mortuary Science from New England Institute.

Ellen O'Brien
Vice President

Ellen O'Brien is Vice President of Toomey-O'Brien Funeral Home and serves as the Director of Prearrangement Services. Ellen applies her funeral service counseling and preplanning expertise to provide excellent burial, preplanning, and cremation services to the community. A licensed funeral director and embalmer, she holds a National Board Certificate. An active member of the community, she is a member of the local Rotary Club and serves on its Board of Directors, a member of the Advisory Board at Holyoke Community College, a member of the Chamber of Commerce. Ellen holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree from the Elms College, and a Associate Degree in Mortuary Science from New England Institute.

John O'Brien
Founder

John O'Brien took over Toomey-O' Brien Funeral Service in1968 and was Owner and President for over 25 years. He is now semi-retired, still serves on the Board and still remains an integral part of the business. He enjoys his winters in Florida. John received his degree from New England Institute in1969.

 


S. Ryan Kelleher
Funeral Director and Embalmer

Ryan has spent most of his life in this area. He is a 4th generation funeral director and has worked in the business for 20 years. He is a member of the Western Mass Funeral Directors Association and also serves a volunteer mentor in the local Big Brothers Program.

 


 

 

Home | History | Online Obituaries | Services | Preplanning | Staff | Contact | Directions