Thomas A. Synnott

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Thomas Synnott Obituary

Of Cambridge, formerly of Fall River, June 2, 2008. Beloved son of the late Terence and Ada (Ryan) Synnott. Loving brother of the late Kathleen Quigley, Nora Keating, Mary, Ada, William, Richard, Terence, Jr. and John Synnott. Also survived by many nieces and nephews in the Fall River area. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated in the Sacred Heart Church, 160 Seabury St., Fall River, MA Saturday morning, June 7 at 10. Interment St. Patrick Cemetery, Fall River. Relatives and fiends invited. Calling hours will be held in the George L. Doherty Funeral Home, 855 Broadway (Powder House Sq.), SOMERVILLE, Wednesday 4-8. Mr. Synnott was a late employee of US Naval War College in Newport, RI and NASA Electronic Research Center in Cambridge, where he worked on the Apollo Moon Landing Program. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Tom's memory to the Boston Athenaeum, 10 1/2 Beacon St., Boston, MA 02108. Late Veteran US Army Air Corps, W.W. II. For more information, visit: dohertyfuneralservice.com.

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Published by Boston Globe from Jun. 3 to Jun. 4, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Thomas Synnott

12 Entries

Mike Casey

June 28, 2008

Mr. Synnott,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served in the U.S. Army Air Forces during WW II and for being a member of the Greatest Generation. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Tom at NASA

June 7, 2008

Nora, Bernie Quigley, Bill Keating, Tommy Synnott.

June 6, 2008

Adults, from left: Nora and Bill Keating, Ada Mary Ryan Synnott, Tom Synnott, Vi and Dick Synnott (bride and groom), Kathleen Synnott Quigley and Bernard Quigley. Kids, from left: Mary Lou and Billy, children of Nora and Bill; Cecile Quigley Howard.

June 6, 2008

Nora, Bernie Quigley, Bill Keating, Tommy

June 4, 2008

Bruce and Denise Matthews Tompkins

June 4, 2008

"Uncle Tommy" was not my Uncle, by blood relation, but I will always think of him as such. He was my Sister-In-Law, "Kathleen's" Uncle, his, stated verbatim, "Beloved sister, "Nora's" daughter, and may I add, a fine man. The archetype of a gentleman that seems to no longer exist in our current society, which is an immense loss in itself,...
Succinctly, three words come to mind when I ponder the consumate synopsis of this man~ Kindness, Compassion, and a remarkable Intellect.
As a young woman, I was in awe of his gifted intellect, and his fascinating stories he regaled us with, when we all were together for the Holidays.
It is with the utmost certainty that Our Good Lord Shed The First Tear For His child "Tommy", in calling him home, to the place that was prepared for him by his loving family who had gone before him.
~~~"Fair Winds, and Following Seas, My Friend"~~~
Most Respectfully,
Commander and Mrs. Bruce A.Tompkins, US Navy

Tommy, niece Kathleen (Keating) Matthews, great niece Karin Matthews and great-great niece Nora Resendes

June 4, 2008

Synnott family 1928

June 3, 2008

Greg Synnott

June 3, 2008

One of my earliest memories of Uncle Tommy is the gift my brother Terry and I received one day in the mail – matching Harvard T-shirts. We received many gifts as children, but his gift on that day is the one that still carries meaning for us 30 years later. I can only assume that the gift came with one of his nicely scripted letters about the importance of education. We always knew that Uncle Tommy wanted us to do great things and part of that meant getting a good education. I know his brother and my grandfather Richard shared this dream for us, but Uncle Tommy in my mind will always be remembered above all else for his love of learning and the importance he placed on education. Having very recently taken a job at Harvard I have been thinking a good deal about Uncle Tommy and that gift my brother and I received that day. Thank you Uncle Tommy for having that dream for us and I’ll do my best to pass that dream of yours on to another generation of Synnotts. As I walk the campus in the coming years I’ll think of you and all the time you spent in Cambridge.

Siblings: Richard? Synnott, Kathleen Synnott Quigley, Nora Synnott Keating, Thomas A. Synnott

June 3, 2008

William F. Keating, Nora Synnott Keating, her brother Thomas A. Synnott

June 3, 2008

Kristine (Matthews) Resendes

June 3, 2008

My Great Uncle Tommy will be missed. My fondest memories include his visits to my nana's house on Saturdays. I knew when Uncle Tommy was visiting, he was sure to bring lots of goodies from Plourdes bakery! He always wore a sharp suit with a top hat and entertained Karin and I with his magic tricks (quarter behind the ear). His countless letters and drawings meant alot to me. He wrote of the family history and our connection somewhere along the line to royalty. He stressed the importance of education and was very proud of our accomplishments. May he rest in peace.

'May the road rise up to meet you.
May the wind always be at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
and rains fall soft upon your fields.
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of His hand.'

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