Departed 2025 – Gone But Never Forgotten

Tim O’donnell ~ Class of 1976

Arrived ~ 7/18/1958

Departed ~ 2/11/2025

Timothy “Tim” Michael O’Donnell Obituary

Timothy Michael O’Donnell, 66, of Annandale, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 11, 2025. Born on July 18, 1958, in Washington, D.C., he was the beloved son of the late William Aloysius and Florence Lillian O’Donnell.

A 1976 graduate of the International School of Bangkok, Tim began his 32-year career with Chesapeake and Potomac telephone company, through its evolution to Bell Atlantic, and finally to Verizon. His work included provisioning and maintaining designed circuits. He worked with a group that provisioned, maintained, and designed analog circuits. He was part of the first group of technicians to work with fiber optic circuits in the Washington metropolitan region. He retired in 2012.

Tim drew strength and joy from the things he loved most—family, friends, the outdoors, sports (HTTR!), and music. His favorite places were the Sunset Grille and JVs for music, Donnie’s shed for sports, and Captain Ruth’s boat on the Chesapeake Bay.

He is survived by his wife, Lisa Davies O’Donnell, his children, Kristen A. Miller and Timothy M. O’Donnell, Jr. (Brady), and stepdaughter Diana M. Winter (Efe), grandchildren, Lilly, Ethan, Timothy III, and Seamus, siblings, William A. O’Donnell (Janet), Patricia A. Barto (Joe), John J. O’Donnell (Dana), and Christopher T. O’Donnell (Jen), nieces and nephews, Joey Barto (Jennifer), Tommy Barto (Vy), Ryan O’Donnell (Laura), Michael O’Donnell (Melissa), Kevin Barto (Bethany), Danny Barto (Nicoli), Meghan O’Donnell, Erin Quillen (Zach), and Keenan O’Donnell, great nieces and nephews, Faith O’Donnell, William Barto, Emma Barto, Owen O’Donnell, Hope Barto, Olivia Barto, Natalie O’Donnell, William Quillen, and Finn O’Donnell, and adopted siblings and niece, Esta Biney, Albert Kwesi Wilson, and Maame Brew-Wilson.

Life is best when your friends become your family. God truly blessed us with Rudy and Denise Guerin.

Thank you, Esta Biney, Albert Kwesi Wilson, Jane McKenna, and Dr. Les Gavora, for providing Tim with exceptional medical care. More importantly, thank you for the genuine human connections you forged with Tim and our family, which comforted us during challenging times and made an immeasurable difference in our journey. Your kindness, expertise, and humanity will remain in our memories forever. We are eternally grateful.

Tim is preceded in death by his parents, his “brosin” Mike Guerra, his “mother” and matriarch of St. Michael Catholic School, Mrs. Phyllis Cribbin, and the best dogs—Chester, Merry Bailey, and Cassady.

Tim O’Donnell’s legacy is his family and friends. He fought with unwavering determination because he wanted to be there for the people he loved. This was his reason for pushing forward, trying one more treatment, and getting up each morning with a purpose. During his 6-year journey with cancer, he never stopped planning for the future or living life to its fullest.

Every person who ever met Tim had a “Tim” story – usually not what they did together but how Tim made them feel. Tim was our best friend, yet we had no idea who Tim’s best friend was because he made everyone feel valued and important. Even in the worst of times, every interaction with Tim included, at some point, two simple words – “Thank you.” On behalf of everyone, we thank you, Tim, for giving us some of you and leaving us slightly better than you found us.

A visitation will be held at Murphy’s Funeral Home, 1102 W Broad St, Falls Church, VA 22046, on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM.

The funeral will be held at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 5121 Woodland Way, Annandale, VA 22003, on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at 11:00 AM.

Memorial contributions may be made to Queen Anne’s County Waterman’s Association, 108 Spruce Drive, Queen Anne, MD 21657.

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Bob Meisenhelder ~ Class of 1967

Arrived ~ 10/21/1949

Departed ~ 1/25/2025

Hello Friends of Bob Meisenhelder,
We have some sad news to share. Our brother Bob died in his sleep 4 nights ago while on a Caribbean cruise with his wife Rhonda. He was 75.

We find comfort in our knowledge of his strong faith and the love of his family and friends.

He will be missed.
Rest in Peace, Bro.

Robert Thaddeus “Bob” Meisenhelder – Obituary

Bob Meisenhelder, a devoted family man and accomplished professional, passed away peacefully at the age of 75 doing what he loved: traveling. He was born in Fernandina Beach, Florida to Edmund Webster Meisenhelder III and Trinidad Macariola Meisenhelder. From an early age, Bob showed exceptional promise, earning the prestigious rank of Eagle Scout during his high school years, along with the added honor of a Bronze Palm. These values of trustworthiness, dependability, kindness, generosity, thoughtfulness, hard work, and reliability defined his character throughout his life.

After graduating from high school at the International School of Bangkok in 1967, Bob furthered his education at Cornell University, where he earned a B.S. and M.S. in electrical engineering. He later obtained an MBA from Babson College in Wellesley, Massachusetts. Bob enjoyed a successful career, taking on managerial roles at companies such as Terradyne, LTX, Raytheon, and Analog Devices, where his expertise and dedication were evident.

Bob lived in several places during his early life, including Park Forest, Illinois, Cookeville and Nashville, Tennessee, The Canal Zone, Panama, and Bangkok, Thailand, before settling down in the greater Boston area post college. His heart was always anchored in his family and his Lord Jesus Christ. He was deeply devoted to his loved ones and his church family, ensuring that he never missed a commitment or broke a promise.

A passionate traveler, inspired by living abroad, Bob pursued a lifelong goal of visiting 100 countries, and got to over 90 countries. His adventures not only enriched his life but also inspired those around him, especially through his writing of short stories that he shared with friends and family.

Bob lived the full life of a committed Christian gentleman. He served the church all his life, most recently being chosen with his wife, Rhonda Duray, to join a management team for church sponsoring at the Grace Chapel Foxborough campus. Bob consistently served both at home and abroad in mission work, bringing his own cheerful “can-do” approach to whatever task was needed.

Bob Meisenhelder will be remembered for his unwavering commitment to family, his Lord, the virtues he upheld, and the many lives he touched with his kindness and generosity. He leaves behind a legacy of love, integrity, and inspiration that will endure in the hearts of all who knew him. Bob was preceded in death by his daughter, Melissa. He is survived by his daughter, Jenna Stacy (John), his wife, Rhonda, and her three children, Lynda, Deborah, and Jeffery, as well as his siblings: his sister, Maria, and brothers John and Greg. Bob loved being a grandfather to his grandchildren: James, Lily, David, and Julia.

There will be a private burial on February 11 for his family.

On Friday, February 28 at 10 AM there will be a celebration of life at Grace Chapel Foxborough followed by a light reception. Everyone is welcome.