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July 28, 2009
You are a class act, Tom: always were. When my neck got broke in February, you, cancer sufferer undergoing chemo, took the time to call me and remind me that my troubles were nothing compared to others more seriously affected by disabilities. Sail on, ol’ Southie. Paul Harting, Albany, California
June 30, 2009
Fr. Tom,
Thank you for so many years of friendship to our family. You were always just a phone call away. Your devotion to the people of Southie always shown through and that will never be forgotten.
With love, the Fennessy/O'Brien Families
Margaret Sullivan [Mom]
June 28, 2009
The McDonnell Family and Sister Peggy,
Through the leadership of Father Tom, we have been blessed in many ways! By looking beyond our disabilities, we are able to thank God for our blessings through suffering and sacrifice.
Father Tom you showed us the way! Thank you.
Ann & Kevin
June 26, 2009
The Family, Sr. Peggy and Dear Friends of Father Tom,
We will miss your smile and your laugh. Your talks and displays, after each Gospel, how you could expalin to the Special Children and Adults so they new exactly what the Gospel was telling them. Most of all, your love, you never had to say it, it was there, it just flowed from you.
My family and I are so honored to have been a part of your life, it is something that will stay with us for ever and you will never be forgotten.
And your duet with Mr. Bulger of Me and My Shadow was a classic of its own.
Joe Sheehan
June 22, 2009
Tommy, I just learned of your death and feel at once a sense of loss and another sense that your wise-cracking spirit is still with us. I am so glad that you came to most BC High reunions and I was able to stay in touch. I've always enjoyed being with you, hearing your views, and laughing at your witty approach to life, especially to yourself. I will miss you.
kevin carleton
June 19, 2009
we will miss u father tom
Casey (Roche) Byrne
June 19, 2009
The Catholic Church has lost an exemplary priest and South Boston and my own family have lost a friend. He was always there when we needed him and in the last few years, just a phone call away. We will miss his distinct voice and caring way. You are in are prayers Fr. Mac.
June 19, 2009
I will never forget Fr. Tom. I have so many fond memories of him while attending school at St. Augustine's. I remember going to his final mass at St. A's and he ended it by saying he was the luckiest man alive. We were the lucky ones to have him in our lives.
I can just hear his voice bellowing now throughout Heaven now. God Bless.
Tom Cunnally
June 19, 2009
My deepest condolences to Fr. Tom's family. I was priviledged to be one of his classmates at BC High School from 1949 to 1953. I will remember Fr Tom at morning mass tomorrow in Mountain View California
Larry Guillot
June 19, 2009
This is from a classmate of Tom's from Rome, 1957-61 and 64-65. I was just at a class reunion this past week. Several had spoken to Tom before the get together. All remembered him with affection. We enjoyed his stories and good humor and large heart. We are proud of what he accomplished on his home field of South Boston. Part of his life will live with us as long as we are still around
Robert G. Fraser
June 19, 2009
To George, Sr. Immaculata and family, be assured of my prayers as we celebrate the life of a very special priest, a model of how to follow Jesus. He has enriched the lives of so many people in his prolific writings in the Pilot and other Catholic publicaions. For a 'kid' from Mattapan whom all thought he was headed for a career in baseball, he gave his life to the 'big league' of Ordained life just as the late Fr. Bill Commane did to the benefit of the Archdiocese of Boston.
His initiative as founder of many ministries, especially to benefit the underpriveliged, he truly walked in humiliy with God's children. It gave me great pleasure to serve with Fr. Tom and Sister Peggy at Thanksgiving and Christmas at St. Agustin's, where my grandmother was established in our faith as the church was built in the 1870's.
Well done good and faithful servant, enter now into the Kingdom of God.
Faithfully yours in Christ,
St. Gregory's 49er,
Rober G. Fraser
Annemarie Wright
June 18, 2009
Hi-Auntie Sis,Dad,Tom and Bernadette,
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.I have many happy
memories of Uncle Tom and hope you all
have them too. Love-Annemarie
PEGGY SULLIVAN
June 18, 2009
FR. TOM,
YOU'VE BEEN AN OUTSTANDING PRIEST AND FRIEND OF THE DISABLED. I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER YOU FOR YOU DEEP SPIRITUAL TALKS, FROSTED WITH HUNOR, ESPECIALLY THE MEANING OF 'NOEL'. TREASURED TOO WILL BE OUR TREK THROUGH THE ANCIENT RUINS OF ROME, PUSHING MY WHEELCHAIR ALL THE WAY! THANK YOU FOR TAKING REE AND I TO THE BEATIFICATION OF BLESSED JEANNE JUGAN, WHO WILL BE RAISED TO SAINTHOOD THIS YEAR.
THANK YOU FOR BEING AN EXCELLENT SHEPHERD TO SO MANY PEOPLE, AND FOR TEACHING US TO BE SIMONS OF CYRENE TO EACH OTHER!
Damon Syphers
June 18, 2009
Fr Tom,
You baptized me. Thanks for being so kind to my late mother Rae Surprise. You were truly a kind man and a man of GOD. Rest in peace!
Bill Campbell
June 18, 2009
A good friend and neighbor.
Beth Dailey
June 18, 2009
Father Tom touched so many lives...He will never be forgotten...May he rest in peace...
June 18, 2009
Father Tom you were our hero;THANKS for always being there for all of Gods speical people, so. boston special kids young adults
June 18, 2009
Father Tom you were our hero;THANKS for always being there for all of Gods speical people, south boston special kids young adults
Richard P. Gibbons, Jr.
June 18, 2009
Requiescat in Pace Rev. Monsignor Thomas McDonald. Father Tom was a good friend to our family for many years. He was celebrant at my parent's wedding and baptised both my sister and myself. He was a true man of God and a wonderful representative for the Catholic Faith and the priesthood. As part of the Sacrament of Confirmation I took my Christian name of "Thomas" in part due to his example. May his soul and the souls of the faithfully departed in the glory of God rest in peace, Amen.
Anne Louise Hicks
June 18, 2009
No one spoke like Fr. Tom. No one sang like Fr. Tom. No one cared like Fr. Tom. Fr. Tom; "one of our own"
We are grateful for all the memories shared with our family.
Anne Louise & Bill Hicks
June 18, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Jack Linehan
June 18, 2009
Rev.MSGR. Thomas McDonnell was truly a priest, who was dedicated to helping the poor and the needy of South Boston.
He was loved by all for being the compassionate, loving priest that he was. We will never forget him.
June 17, 2009
What a wonderful priest and friend to our family. He has been there for our highs and lows. We will miss Father McDonnell, and keep him always in our prayers.
Anne McGrail
Beatty Family
June 17, 2009
You were a wonderful person and priest. Out heartfelt wishes go out to your family. You will be greatly missed for all your hard work and dedication to the South Boston Community
June 17, 2009
Father Tom thanks for your support, friendship and Blessings.
The Gill family
Sarah Kelly
June 17, 2009
I feel sad about Fr.Tom I really loved him he did lots of stuff for my family he did about 3 wedding of my family he also did baptism of my nieces and my nephews he always loved watching the Red-Sox games I will never forget him for the rest of my life he touched alot of people that had special needs just like me he will never be fogortin may god bless you rest in peace my good friend
Sarah Kelly
June 17, 2009
I want to share my condulations to my god friend Fr. Tom to his family I will never forget him he was wonderful preist he have done 3 weddings for my family my brother Jaack,Tara and Danny&Sheila, Steve&Terri he a heart of gold would never be forgetten and he also did backtism for my nephews and my neices I also feel sad for Sr.Peggy may god bless him and always will be in my heart! I miss you and loved you
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