Thomas J. Lynch

Thomas J. Lynch (TJ) Resident of San Ramon Thomas J. Lynch passed away peacefully with family members at his side on November 9, 2010. TJ was born in Chicago, IL on October 19, 1916 to Francis and Gertrude (Bonnie) Lynch. His siblings Francis (Bud) Lynch and Alice Diehl are now deceased. He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Hazel, and their eight children: Maureen Laubacher, Tom Lynch, Dan Lynch, Mark Lynch, Patricia Simoneau, Matt Lynch, Theresa Spiess and John Lynch. TJ joined the CCC and worked his way across the northwest planting trees. He traveled from Idaho to California seeking a job in the plumbing trade. He frequently told a story of sharing a bag of apples with other travelers at the agriculture station as he entered California for the first time. He has always shown kindness to others and carried the Depression era habit of wasting nothing. during World War II he served in the South Pacific with the Army Transportation Corps where his boat was sunk. He was saved by a sailor on another boat in the convoy who threw a line out into the dark sea because "God told him to". Tom married Hazel DeBeaumont in Oakland, CA on May 27, 1944. He worked for the E.H. Morrill Mechanical firm for 38 years until his first retirement. He represented this firm in the Plumbing, Heating and Cooling Contractors (PHCC) association serving as it s president from 1974 to 1975. He received a commendation from then Governor Reagan in 1974 for his work in the Alameda County Plumbers Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee. He was also active in the St. Louis Bertrand's Church and served as president of the Dad's Club and was a Grand Knight in its Knights of Columbus Chapter. He moved to San Ramon with his family in 1963. He started this second career with thi own company T.J. Lynch Construction in 1978. he worked on additions to local hospitals, schools and parks until his second retirement in 1996. Grandpa TJ is lovingly remembered by his wife, children and their spouses, 18 grandchildren, and 17 great grandchildren. He will always be remembered for his positive attitude and Irish sense of humor. Friends and family are invited to attend a rosary and visition on November 12th at 7:00 pm at St. Raymond's Catholic Church, 11555 Shannon Ave., in Dublin, CA. Funeral Mass will be conducted at St. Raymond's Catholic Church on saturday, November 13th at 10:00 am, with interment to follow at Holy Sepulcher Cemetery in Hayward, CA. In remembrance of TJ, the family requests donations to Hope hospice, 6377 Clark Ave., Dublin, CA 94568 in lieu of flowers. Deercreek Funeral Service (925) 803-7733