THOMAS McGRANAHAN

THOMAS McGRANAHAN obituary, RICHMOND, VA

THOMAS McGRANAHAN

THOMAS McGRANAHAN Obituary

Published by Bliley's Funeral Home Central Chapel on May 24, 2013.
McGRANAHAN, Thomas "Tom" Sr., went to his Lord on May 23, 2013. He was predeceased by his wife, Anne McGranahan, in 2005. He is survived by his loving wife, Carmela Castle McGranahan; great-grandchildren, Hailey and Kaylee; grandchildren, Jennifer, Stacy and husband, Aaron, Mariah, Mathew, Arielle, Noah, Samantha, Kelly, Sean, Stephanie, Connor and Leo; Tom's children, Pat and husband, Jerry, Tom and wife, Angie, Mike and wife, Andrea, Kevin and wife, Joni, Tim and wife, Mary, Marie and husband, Gayle; stepdaughter, Kate and husband, Scott. He was a medic in the Navy during the Korean War. Tom was born on April 16, 1931 in Bryn Mawr, Pa. Tom was an active member of St. Bridget Catholic Church since moving to Richmond, known by some as "Monlessnor" McGranahan. He was a member of the Jewish Community Center & Ancient Order of Hibernians. As Peyton Randolph, he was president of the convention for the reenactment of Patrick Henry's "Give me Liberty" speech each summer at St. John's Church from 1976 to 2010. He acted at St. Bridget's, The JCC, Barn Dinner Theatre, Studio Theatre, Dogwood Dell, Barksdale at Hanover and Willow Lawn, Fort Lee Theater, Swiftcreek and other stages throughout the area. He arrived in Richmond as a salesman for Proctor & Gamble in 1956. Tom was salesman of the year for 25 of his 33 years with P&G. He was facility manager at Barksdale Willow Lawn, along with selling program ad sales for Theatre IV & Barksdale, now Virginia Repertory Theatre. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Alzheimer's Association, "Tom's Tix" fund at Virginia Rep. Theater. His family will receive friends at Bliley's - Central, 3801 Augusta Ave., from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday (today), May 24, 2013 with a wake service at 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11 a.m. Saturday, May 25, at St. Bridget Catholic Church, with interment to follow in Greenwood Memorial Gardens. To Tom's theater friends, "Hopefully I'll be watching your next opening from a box seat. Thank you for a great life! Love you all."

This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

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May 18, 2023

John Hagadorn posted to the memorial.

September 8, 2013

Christine Wampler posted to the memorial.

June 22, 2013

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John Hagadorn

May 18, 2023

Miss you, buddy.

Christine Wampler

September 8, 2013

I am sorry to hear to this so late. He was the first person I met at St. Bridget. His work there will be missed.

Thomas McGranahan

June 22, 2013

I am very sorry to hear of Tom's passing. My condolences to the family.
Tom M. McGranahan

Georgena Morrow Green

June 4, 2013

My sister and I grew up at 842 Martin Ave., Bryn Mawr. In the other half of our semidetached house lived the seven McGranahan kids.
What great times we had and what wonderful memories I have of those days.
My deepest sympathy to the McGranahan family.

June 1, 2013

Tim, Sorry to hear about the death of your father. Seems like he lead his life to the fullest.
love, Henry and Ellen

Alan Salsbury

May 31, 2013

Dear Marie & family,

I was so sorry to hear about your dad's death. Mr. McGranahan was always so dear to my family & to me. My mother adored him & it was only last month that I saw him at my mother's funeral. He was a unique & interesting man & will be greatly missed.

Love,
Alan

May 29, 2013

To the McGranahan clan. Very sorry for your loss. Your cousin Kevin O'Sullivan, Co. Donegal.

Nicholas Canderelli

May 28, 2013

Dear McGranahan Family,
Please accept my deepest sympathies on the loss of your Father. May he finally be at peace and rest with The Lord.
With great sadness,
Nicholas R. Canderelli, Jr.

Ida May Glidden

May 27, 2013

I grew up with Tommy on Martin Avenue, Bryn Mawr, PA The McGranahan family were great neighbors and all of us have great memories of playing kick the can, hide and seek, etc on warm summer evenings. Life is Good!
You all are in our thoughts and prayers
Bill and Ida May Morrow Glidden

MaLinda Marchetti

May 25, 2013

Pat, Moe and I are so sorry for your loss. Your Dad sounded like a wonderful man and quite a character. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.

Ed Coleman

May 25, 2013

I've known Tom for only the past few years while working with the Bifocals project at Barksdale, but have grown to appreciate his ambition, talents and humor. He most assuredly will be missed.

Connor McGehee

May 25, 2013

My condolences to the McGranahan's. A wonderful,happy family and testament of your fathers goodness.

Mark Collins

May 24, 2013

Kevin, having also lost my father this month I feel your pain. I am glad I got to know your dad, my lasting memory of him will be leading out the St. Patrick Parade as Grand Marshall this year. I hope to be able to honor him and show up in my green jacket tomorrow. Love to you and Joani.

Gene Blanton

May 24, 2013

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

John Hagadorn

May 24, 2013

I first met Tom in a production in which we both had been cast. From that first meeting, we were friends for life. This is the way it was with Tom. He was a "real" friend, always renewing
the bonds of friendship. He will be greatly missed. To all his family, I express my condolences. Tom, I look forward to seeing you in that box seat on my next opening night. May God hold you safely in his loving arms.

RICKY SIMS

May 24, 2013

I AM SORRY TO HEAR OF TOM PASSING HE WAS ONE OF THE GREAT MEN THAT I KNEW I HAD THE PLEASURE OF KNOWING TOM FOR ABOUT TEN YEARS AND THEY DONT COME ANY BETTER THAN TOM HE WILL BE GREATLEY MISSED BY ALL THEE PEOPLE OF PADOWS HAM & DELI

Sally Plotkin

May 24, 2013

Tom quickly became one of my best buds during my years at St. Bridgets - through our theatre work together and his participation with the school...a supportive parent and a generous, fun and loving guy...A Life very well lived!! My sympathy and thoughts go out to the whole BIG McGranahan clan...Cetainly his memory will bring smiles to all... Sally and Stuart Plotkin

Terri McMahon

May 24, 2013

Tom was always ready to help anyone at anytime. He had a smile & a joke for you while he was doing so. My thoughts & prayers are with the McGranahan Clan.

BJ Harding

May 24, 2013

Tom was one of the most kind, gentle, gracious and joyful souls I've had the honor to know in my years of theater work. May sweet memories comfort both family and friends.

Kate McClory

May 24, 2013

Maria, So sorry to hear about your Dad. He was such a great person who lived life to its fullest. You were so wonderful to him, you can have no regrets. Sending this from Maine. yours, Kate and Bruce

Brian Throckmorton

May 24, 2013

I remember Mr. McGranahan from working with him in St. Bridget's production of "Oliver!" way back in the '70s. I knew Mike, Kevin, Tim, and Marie from riding the school bus, and I remember being amazed that one family could produce such consistently good, pleasant and creative kids--a testimony to your father's spirit.

Nancy McMahon

May 24, 2013

To all of the McGranahans near and far...Tom was a lovely human being and will be missed by many. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Lisa Dezzutti

May 24, 2013

Timmy and Mary,

I'm sorry for the loss of your Dad. I hope all of your wonderful memories will carry you through this sad time and beyond. Aaron and I send our deepest sympathies to you and everyone in your family.

Much love,
Lisa

Joanne Garland

May 24, 2013

Kevin and Joni, and the entire family, we are so sorry for your loss.
Love,
TG and Jo

Scott Wilson

May 24, 2013

Tom loved his family, friends and Church. He raised a family that loved each other and loved him. On top of that, he was just plain fun. I'll miss him greatly.

Tina Kendall

May 24, 2013

So sorry to hear of Mr. McGranahan's passing. He was a delightful person and I have fond memories of him from my childhood. He was a kind friend to my parents, and always jolly and upbeat whenever I ran into him. My thoughts are with his family.

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