Thomas Murray Falvey

As noted in my 2020 comments, Tom and I were running buddies along with many other Toledo area runners. He was always the enthusiast and encouraging to all levels of competitors. Tom turned the Olander Park 24 Hour Ultra-marathon into a national and international successful event. As soon as his tenure as Race Director ended, the event went into decline and cancelled this year after moving from Olander. As previously suggested, Tom Falvey deserves a statue next to his long-time friend Sy...

I just now heard this sad news of Tom’s passing. He was a true forever friend of my late husband Nick. Many good times here in Florida & on trips with he & Alice. I have his last note on my fridge now. He was a great comfort to me when Nick passed. I hope he, Hal & Nick talking boxing right now. My deepest sympathy to all family members.

My Gosh, the stories Tom could tell! A boxer in the Golden Gloves while a student at DeVilbiss HS, and a track & field athlete while at the U. of Detriot----Tom dedicated his life to service in the community. His full time job was as a teacher at Rogers HS where my wife Beverly taught with him for over 20 years. He was always supportive and greatly respected by the students and staff.

We enjoyed going to the Annual Toledo Chili Dinner downtown. I would drive to Tom's house,...

We were honoured to know this kind man. He was so friendly and inspirational, always making us feel like special friends when we would see him on our annual trip to Toledo for the Glass City Marathon. We enjoyed spending time with him, going out for dinner or sharing Alice's cookies. He was so supportive, greeting Rick at the end of the race with sincere congratulations.
We will miss him.

I used to babysit for the Falvey children. They were my favorite family to babysit for because the kids were very sweet and Mr. and Mrs. Falvey were so kind. A truly wonderful family. RIP Mr. Falvey.

There was never a nicer guy. He would talk forever with his friend Tom O’Loughlin on the phone , who just loved to talk regardless how busy was! Alice take care!

Tom was a very good man and a great teacher. He will be missed.

Tom & I were introduced by fellow marathon cheerleader, Sy Mah, in 1982. When Sy passed away unexpectedly in 1988, Tom stepped forward to help and console Sy's daughters, and so many running "buddies" who came to Toledo to honor Sy. Like Sy, Tom deserves a statue at Olander Park honoring his many contributions to running in Toledo, and the National Championship 24 Hour Ultra-marathon at Olander Park (1989-2020). His enthusiasm for his running buddies, and his devotion to his family were...

I went to school with Tom from the third grade through high school at Devilbiss. I remember Tom recruiting me to ring the bell at the Golden gloves matches. I was surprised at the article in the Blade about Tom being such a runner of marathons. I was proud to know him. Tom was always a good guy.