Thomas Martin O'Connell, age 68, died Tuesday, April 5, 2011.He is survived by his loving wife Shirley of 48 years. Also surviving are his children; Thomas (Janet), Michael (Lisa), Kevin (Kate) O'Connell and Colleen (Matt) Serrico; grandchildren; Caitlin, Meghan, Ashley, Tyler, Gabrielle, Olivia, Corey, Robin, Abigail, Luke and Madison; sister and brother; Noreen Hanchett, Richard (Patricia) O'Connell; sister-in-law; Ellen O'Connell. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Patrick O'Connell. Visitation at O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River Avenue, Novi, 248-348-1800, Saturday 3-8 pm and Sunday 1-8 pm with a prayer service Sunday at 7:00 pm. Instate Monday 10:00 am with funeral liturgy 10:30 am at St. James Catholic Church, 46325 Ten Mile Road, Novi. Memorial donations may be made to The Live Like Andi Foundation, P.O. Box 521, South Lyon, Michigan 48178 or www.livelikeandi.org .