Nina Tamiso O'Brien Quinlan
March 25, 1934 ~ September 11, 2022
Born in:
Hartford, CT
Resided in:
Candler, NC
Nina Tamiso O’Brien Quinlan, 88, passed away Sunday, September 11, 2022, at Mission Hospital.
Nina was born March 25, 1934, in Hartford, CT to the late Harry A. and Laura Tosi Tamiso. She was married to the late Joseph R. O’Brien, Sr., and to the late Denis E. Quinlan. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Kelley O’Brien Jones, Nina was a graduate of Middlesex Community College, Middletown, CT, and devoted her career to nursing. She was an active member of St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church where she served on many committees as well as being a lector and Eucharistic Minister.
Nina was a wonderful mother and dedicated her life to serving others. She loved and was loved by all who were fortunate enough to know her.
Her family includes a daughter, Janice O’Brien; sons, Keith O’Brien (Kathy) and Joseph R. O’Brien, Jr. (Julie), seven grandchildren, Renee Neuberger, Randy O’Brien, Patrick O’Brien, Jennifer O’Brien, Jeanne O’Brien, Shelby Jones and Rebecca Taveras; three great-grandchildren, and a brother Harry Tamiso (Rosemarie).
The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Thursday at Groce Funeral Home on Patton Avenue.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated by the Rev. Fr. Dean Cesa at 11:00 a.m. Friday, September 16, 2022, at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 768 Asbury Road, Candler, NC 28715, to German Shepherd Rescue (https://www.gsdrescue.org/), or to WNCAP, 554 Fairview Road, Asheville, NC 28803.
Services
Funeral Mass: September 16, 2022 11:00 am
St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church
768 Asbury Road
Candler, NC 28715
(828)252-3151
Visitation: September 15, 2022 5:00 pm - May 6, 2025 7:00 pm
Groce Funeral Home - Patton Ave.
1401 Patton Ave.
Asheville, NC 28806
(828)252-3535
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com
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My deepest condolences to the family. May God keep her by His side.
Always in my.heart
Dear Nina you were such an important part of our family. We will miss you more than you could ever know. Rest In Peace.
I am so sorry to hear of your loss Janice. You and your family are very much in my thoughts and prayer during this incredibly difficult time my friend!
Thinking of you during this difficult time. Janice, my thoughts are with you and your family.
Janice, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. So sorry for your loss.
What a great photo of Nina! She was a volunteer at The Rathbun Center for many years and her compassion and care shown brightly to console the guests. Glad I got to be in your orbit, Nina.
Ann Whisenhunt
Henry Karanian
Your passing has left us with profound grief, while your life has been a model to us all. We will always
love you.
My close friend has gone to heaven, but I carry your spirit with me forever.
I am sorry for your loss, she was our parish mom, sister, as a member of the Catholic Daughters and we loved her very much, I was fortunate to know her and I will miss her tremendously. She is probably dancing in heaven with my father in law.
Let me know if you need anything.
Love
Mayra
Nina brought us so much joy. I still have emails of jokes she has sent me! She lit up my heart and I’m sure she is lighting up heaven!
Oh my dear heart Nina. Such a huge part of my life high school days Weaver-and Dua Decum and so looking forward to the 70th together. You made so many Holy Moments with so many people that the whole world has been affected. I will miss you my friend you deserve this rest and peace more than anyone I know. Luv u muchly.
My sincere condolences to all your loved ones. Midge (Annamae Sullivan Davis)