Meet Our Staff
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Let us help guide you through this difficult time. We are available 24/7 to provide support and information.
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.
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 CT and now resides in Farmington. In 2023, Paige was awarded the "Power of Possibilities Award" from Carriage Services. In her spare time she enjoys playing slow pitch with her team, MPF in Southington, volunteering at Dog Star Rescue, as well as fostering for them and spending time with her family and fur babies Nala, Hazey and Kitkat.
Richard “Rich” Kilby
Funeral Assistant
Rich is a lifelong resident of Bristol with his wife,
Christine. He attended St. Paul Catholic High School, is an active member of St.
Joseph Church and serves as a Commissioner for the Bristol Parks and Recreation
youth services. Rich has enjoyed working with the team at O’Brien Funeral Home
since 2017.
Robert Casey
Funeral Assistant
Rob, a lifelong resident of Bristol with his wife
Susan, was the owner of Casey’s seafood Market for 34 years. Rob is an active
member St. Joseph church in Bristol. In his spare time, he enjoys golfing and
spending time with his two sons, their wives and his grandchildren. Rob has
enjoyed working with the team at O’Brien Funeral Home since 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 has enjoyed working with the
team at O’Brien Funeral Home since 2011.
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.
Gary Siemiatkaska
Funeral Assisatnt
Gary is a resident of Bristol. He served our country
in the US Navy. Following the Navy, he worked for General Motors for 32 years
and later retired in 2004. He enjoys gardening, working out at the gym and
spending time with his family. Gary has enjoyed working with the team at
O’Brien Funeral Home since 2022.
Melanie McKinley
Funeral Assisant
Melanie lives in Bristol. She works for the state of
CT as an IT Analysist and is the proud owner of the Booze Box Package Store. She
enjoys hiking, working out, animals and traveling. Melanie has enjoyed working
with the team at O’Brien Funeral Home since 2022.
Ghislain Turcotte
Funeral Assisant
Ghislain lives in Bristol with his wife Sherry. He
works at the Connecticut Children’s Hospital and is the supervisor of Carpentry.
He enjoys working on side projects and traveling with his family. Ghislain has
enjoyed working with the team at O’Brien Funeral Home since 2020.
Brian Rock
Funeral Assistant
Rock is a lifelong resident of Bristol. He enjoys bicycling
on the Farmington Trail and keeping busy. Rock has enjoyed working with the
team at O’Brien Funeral Home since 2007.
Mark Bernier
Funeral Assistant
Mark is a lifelong resident of Bristol with his wife,
Kimberly. He is a proud father of his two sons, Chadd and Noah. Mark retired
from the Bristol Police Department. In his spare time he enjoys spending time
with his family and his dog, Millie. Mark has enjoyed working with the team at
O’Brien Funeral Home since 2009.
Nala
Staff Support
Meet Nala! She is an Ausky (Australian Shepard/Husky). Born in March of 2018, she loves coming to work and keeping everyone happy. Nala has been here at O'Brien Funeral Home on and off since 2021.
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.
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