Meet Our Staff

Our staff provides excellent funeral planning services

We have years of experience caring for families from all walks of life, cultures and faiths. Our unsurpassed staff and our family provide kind, caring, professional service. Each family comes to us because they know we are leaders in our profession who are dedicated to excellence in service, adhere to the highest funeral industry standards, and have exceptional integrity. We consistently earn phenomenally high customer satisfaction survey results.

Our licensed, professional staff is here for you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Please call 860-583-7116 anytime. We will even come to you to make arrangements in the comfort of your home.

Prompt, compassionate service is always just a phone call away, where and when you need it.

Thomas P. O'Brien

Location Manager

Thomas P. O’Brien, a lifelong resident of Bristol, is a graduate of Boston College and a licensed Funeral Director. Tom follows his father and grandfather in managing the O'Brien Funeral Home. Tom and his wife Marie live in Bristol.

Eric G. Granados

Funeral Director/Embalmer

Eric G. Granados has been with O’Brien Funeral Home since 2000. He received his mortuary degree from the New England Institute of Applied Arts and Sciences. Eric resides in Bristol and is a licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer.

Jay Anthony

Funeral Director/Embalmer

Jay has been a funeral director and embalmer since 1978. He graduated in 1975 from the former Simmons Institute of Funeral Service, Syracuse, NY. Professionally, he had served on the Board of Directors of Selected Independent Funeral Homes which is one of the largest associations of independently owned and operated funeral homes in the world. He is also a member of the Connecticut Funeral Directors Association. Jay is an active parishioner of St. John’s Episcopal Church, Waterbury and has served numerous terms on their Vestry. He was Senior Warden from 2006-2008 and 2015-2021. He has been a member and officer of many clubs and organizations including Kiwanis of Waterbury, B.P.O.Elk’s Lodge #265; and the board of managers of the former Waterbury Club. As a 3rd Degree Master Mason, he’s a member of Harmony Lodge #42 A.F. & A.M., Scottish Rite Bodies 32nd Degree, Lafayette Consistory, Royal Arch Masons, York Rite Bodies, New Haven Commandery No. 2, Sphinx Temple AAONMS in Newington and their appointed Master of Ceremonies as well as the Kaabans Shrine Club. Since 2018, Jay has also been a social member of Chippanee Country Club, Bristol. Jay and his lady Nancy reside in Waterbury.

A. Paige Newton

Funeral Director/Embalmer

Paige joined O'Brien Funeral Home in 2015 as an intern while attending the Mortuary Program at Lincoln College of New England, graduating in May of 2016 with an Applied Arts and Sciences degree in Mortuary Science. Paige is now a licensed funeral director and embalmer. Although she was born in Bristol, Paige was raised in TN. After graduating from high school she decided to move back to Bristol where she now resides with her husband, Kevin. In her spare time she enjoys playing softball with her team, MPF in Southington, volunteering at Dog Star Rescue and spending time with her family and fur baby, Nala.

Brian Rock

Funeral Assistant

Rock is a lifelong resident of Bristol. He enjoys biking and keeping busy. Rock joined the O'Brien family in 2007.

Richard “Putter” Kilby

Funeral Assistant

Putter, a lifelong resident of Bristol, is married to Ann J. Kilby. He served in the Navy from 1949- 1953. Following the Navy he worked for the Bristol fire department where he retired from in 1984 as Lieutenant. After retirement he took up fishing. Putter is an active member of the American Legion, the Bristol Senior Center, the Korean Vets Association, and St. Joseph Church. Putter has enjoyed working with the team at O’Brien Funeral Home since 2006.

Richard “Rich” Kilby

Funeral Assistant

Rich is a lifelong resident of Bristol with his wife, Christine. He is an active member of The Sons of the American Legion Detachment of Connecticut Commander and St. Joseph Church. Rich joined the O'Brien family in 2017.

Robert Casey

Funeral Assistant

Rob, a lifelong resident of Bristol, was the owner of Casey’s seafood Market for 34 years. He is married to Susan and attended St. Joseph and St. Paul catholic High schools. Rob enjoys golfing and is an active member of the Hartford board of Baseball Umpires and St. Joseph church in Bristol. Rob joined the O'Brien family in 2016.

Terry Lebeau

Funeral Assistant

Terry is a lifelong resident of Bristol with his wife Patti. He retired from General Electric after 35 years as a tool and die maker. Terry enjoys fly fishing and fly tying in his spare time. Terry joined the O'Brien family in March of 2011.

Mark Bernier

Funeral Assistant

Mark is a lifelong resident of Bristol with his wife, Kimberly. He retired from the Bristol Police Department. Mark joined the O'Brien family in 2009.

Barry Renaud

Funeral Assistant

Barry grew up in Fall River, MA and now has lived in Bristol for 58 years. He is a widower of his late wife, Joanne. Barry served our country in the United States Army and later retired from M & M Tennis Court Co. He enjoys walking, theater and is a member of Grace Baptist Church. Barry joined the O'Brien family in 2016.

Ronald Messier

Funeral Assistant

Ron is a lifelong resident of Bristol with his wife Pam. He worked for Bristol Hospital for many years. Ron joined the O'Brien Funeral Home in 2019.

Contact Us

You are welcome to call us any time of the day, any day of the week, for immediate assistance. Or, visit our funeral home in person at your convenience.