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THOMAS E., Petty Officer First Class, US Navy, suddenly on Feb. 3, 2012, age 31. Husband of Hiromi (nee Nakagawa), son of the late Raymond Albright Sr. and Kate McGonigle (Michael), brother of Raymond Jr., Kevin and Michael, grandson of Charles Summers and Mickey McGonigle, nephew of Joseph and Patricia Albright, sadly missed by his cousin Tiffany, niece Teagan, aunts, uncles and cousins. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Monday Eve 7 to 9 P.M. and Tuesday 8 to 9 A.M. at MURPHY-RUFFENACH FUNERAL HOME, 3rd and Wolf Sts. Funeral Mass Tuesday 9:30 A.M. Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church. Interment Fernwood Cem. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to woundedwarrior project.org

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Published by Philadelphia Inquirer/Philadelphia Daily News from Feb. 10 to Feb. 12, 2012.

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Josh Colette

February 4, 2025

Condolences to the Family. Will always be remembered as a good guy.

Linda Gariffo

February 4, 2024

Always on my mind forever in my heart

ANTHONY PANEPINTO

February 4, 2023

GOD BLESS TOMMY , YOUR LOVED & MISSED BY ALL.

ANDRES WONG

February 7, 2021

Tom was an exemplary Seabee. For the sake of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ's sorrowful passion, have mercy on Tom and on the whole world. Eternal Rest grant unto Tom, O Lord, and let Perpetual Light shine upon him. May his soul and the souls of the faithful departed rest in peace. Amen.

Josue Colette

February 4, 2021

I remember Albright as a kind, humble, and gentle man as we we’re both served aboard USS Chancellorsville CG-62.

Linda Gariffo

February 4, 2020

Oh how we all miss you so. We know you are at peace now.

jennifer Vedda

April 18, 2012

I miss you Tom

Shipmates In Bahrain

March 5, 2012

Sorry you had to leave the earth so soon. Thank you! for being a good person,great leader and a great sailor to us....we pray for your family and loveones in this time of sadness

Amber Herr

February 18, 2012

Tom was such an admirable leader in so many ways. He had such a happy spirit always and was eager to teach others his knowledge. I will never forget the countless things I've learned from him or the many memories we've shared from past deployments at ACB-1. You never know how much you truly miss someone until they are gone much too soon. We all miss him so much! I can truly say God has one of the Navy's finest Sailors among his angels! God bless your soul Albright! Peace, strength, and prayers go out to the Albright Family as well!

V/R,
BM3 (SCW) Herr

Lou myers and family

February 17, 2012

Dear Kate and Family, i am so sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with all of you.. May you rest in peace tommy...

Amanda Finnimore

February 16, 2012

And I know you're shining down on me from heaven Like so many friends we lost along the way And I know eventually we'll be together One sweet day

February 14, 2012

Tom thank you for being such a hard charger and a a true Sailor. May God always be by your side and keep your family safe always. I will never forget everything that you have done for me while I was on board the CVILLE. Fair winds and following seas Shipmate!

Very respectfully,
Marc Sibal
Command Master Chief
Navy Region Hawaii
Pearl Harbor, Hawaii

Todd and Holly Ferrari

February 14, 2012

Please accept our deepest condolences on the loss of Petty Officer Albright.
He was an amazing sailor, and admired by many.

Gregory Lankford

February 14, 2012

I can not remember even one bad memory of Tom in my whole time onboard the CG 62 / US Chancellorsville. He was a great guy and will be missed dearly. My thoughts and prayers got out to his family and loved ones in this time of sadness.

Jonathan Hook

February 14, 2012

I am sorry to hear about Tom's passing. He was and is a outstanding young Sailor from the US Navy and USS CHANCELLORSVILLE. Extreme pleasure serving with him. Prayers and condolences out to his family. TOM!, now your serving on the staff of the Supreme Commander, make him proud like you did us!

George Piche

February 13, 2012

Tom, Thank you so much for your service to protect our freedom. I'm very glad we served together. You will always be remembered as a true friend.
To Hiromi San, Kate McGonigle, Family and Friends, don't be sad. Be proud that we got to share his life with him. He was a great person. I'm sure the Lord has a sweet resting place for him until we meet again. Fair Winds and Following Seas my friend.

February 13, 2012

TRUE HERO AND A SHIPMATE..FAREWELL FOLOWING SEAS

Ariel Colon

February 13, 2012

Tom I will make sure I always share and pass on the memories we had onboard the USS Chancellorsville. You will always be a Shipmate and Friend. My prayers go out to your Wife, Family and Friends. God Bless Friend Til we meet again.

Gerid Dodge

February 13, 2012

Tom we worked some long hours together and seen a lot of the world together don't think I heard many bad words come out of you're mouth rest in peace and my prayers go out to Toms Family. Out of the bilges and heading top side see you when I get there.

Stephen Langford

February 13, 2012

He was Great human being. So sorry to hear about this. I had a lot of fun with him on the Chancellorsville. I am sure if any one is in heaven it is him!!!!

Jason and Vicki Couch

February 13, 2012

Please accept our deepest condolences on the loss of Petty Officer Albright.
He was an amazing sailor, and admired by many.

Josue Colette

February 13, 2012

Good people always leave us too early. RIP Thomas Albright!!!!

Rody Tabagan

February 13, 2012

Great guy. Thank you so much for your service and love for this country. You will never be forgotten. You well deserve everything in the world EM1, . My prayers goes to you and your family... Stay safe and rest well.

GSM2 Tabagan, Rody
United States Navy
San Diego, CA

Tara Garlinghouse

February 13, 2012

Tom you will be missed. Heaven welcomed you with arms wide open. The earth lost a beautiful person and that is sad but the angels sung as you arrived at their door. They must of needed you more then us. Peace has now found you. My thoughts and prayers go out to everyone that lost Tom. He left a deep imprint on everyone that he came in to contact with.

Justin McKinney

February 13, 2012

You were a great friend to work with and you were a great friend to talk to outside of work. Wish we had more time to talk and do training together. You were a great help whenever anyone needed someone to talk to. Ill always remember all the great time we had at our operations and at work. I will truly miss you brother.

Robert Taft

February 13, 2012

To Tom's wife, mother and family, we wish to express our deep sadness in learning of your loss. We are a small office in Jacksonville Fl providing technical support the vessels operated by Tom and his fellow sailors. Tom was a fine young man and sailor. In a time where many say “It ain't my job” or “someone else will fix it”, Tom stood out as a person who gave a damn and tried to make a difference. The folks in this office truly appreciated the effort Tom put forth to make our ships better and safer and he will be missed.

SSPOJACKSONVILLE, USN

tara garlinghouse

February 13, 2012

Tom you will be missed. Heaven welcomed you with arms wide open. You left a deep imprint on many hearts. As we cry and mourn the loss the angels sing for their gain. Peace has now found you. My prayers go out to everyone that loved Tom we were all blessed even if for a short time.

tara garlinghouse

February 13, 2012

Tom keep smiling

Chris Edwards

February 13, 2012

Rest in peace shipmate. You were always a cool cat on the Chancellorsville. You are now in a better place. To his family I am sorry for your loss, please rejoice and celebrate his living days.

Craig Birkett

February 13, 2012

I had the privilege of working with Tommy on the Chancellorsville. He was one of the most considerate and well mannered people I have known. He was always a good sounding board when I had my own problems. My prayers go to Hiromi and the rest of the Family during this difficult time.

Flor Maldonado

February 13, 2012

To Hiromi and the Albright Family,I was deeply saddened to hear of your loss. My thoughts Prayers are with you.

Tiffany Gibson

February 12, 2012

Rest in peace, love, and light.....and know that you made a difference in this world. May your friends and family find comfort in the loving memories you shared. Press On..

Love, Chris and Ivan

February 12, 2012

Our deepest sympathy to Kathleen and the rest of Tommy's family. Our thoughts, prayers, and love are with you. May God bless and grant you peace at this sorrowful time.

Johnny Shoester

February 12, 2012

Dear Kate & Family
I so sad that I didn't have the blessing of Tommy in my life as an adult. He will forever have given me some of the most wonderful moments of my life. I am fortunate to have been a part of his life and yours. I love you and God speed.
Much Love,
Johnny Shoester

Kyle Heck

February 12, 2012

Rest In Peace brother, you will be missed

stella barnes

February 12, 2012

Dear Kathleen and family, my heart is breaking right along with yours. Feeling a portion of your grief, hurting as a family member who loves her cousins does. You and your Tommy are in my prayers.

Amanda Finnimore

February 12, 2012

Beeen thinking about you all morning, i really love and miss you soo much. Youll always bee in My thoughts and prayers i love you angel <3

Patrick McBride

February 11, 2012

Rest in peace my friend. Prayer goes out to the family.

Susan LoBiondo Patraw

February 11, 2012

So very sorry for your loss. May he rest in peace.
You are ALL in my thoughts...

Amanda Finnimore

February 11, 2012

Beeen thinking of you all day, i miss you soo much. I love you ??

Debbie Kobielnik

February 11, 2012

I am so sorry for your loss
Rest in peace Tommy

Linda Cuneo

February 11, 2012

God Bless Hiromi and the entire Albright family, you are in my thoughts and prayers.

LORRAINE SALTERELLI

February 11, 2012

R.I.P. TOMMY YOU WILL BE IN MY HEART FOREVER. KATE YOU ARE A STRONG AND LOVING PERSON MY PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.

RE RE MCKENNA

February 11, 2012

MAY YOUR TOMMY, RIP, HE IS WITH HIS DAD NOW

Charles Summers jr

February 11, 2012

Dear Tom, Death leaves us a heartache no one can heal,love leaves us a memory no one can steal.Thank you for all of your love and memories. Love Uncle Bub.

melissa

February 11, 2012

to tommy's family a great guy not only a hero was lost. i just resently went through the loss of a mutal friend of ours and he was so there for me and knew all the right things to say..i'm just lost for words!!!
another angel taken too soon...until we meet again. my love is wit your family.

James Summers

February 10, 2012

May your son rest in peace and may God's grace rest your heart from the pain you now feel.

Navy Mom

February 10, 2012

My deepest sympathies...

Bill +Audrey Scott

February 10, 2012

So sorry for your lose rest in peace.

Denise Davies

February 10, 2012

Kate,Ray Ray,Hiro, the Albright & McGonagle families,your are all in my prayers, during this difficult time. Tommy will always be in our hearts and always a smile away. Rest in peace Tommy, you are very much loved and missed. Love,Denise

Eileen Stowman

February 10, 2012

Kate, every single day I think of you and your family and just cannot imagine having to go through what you guys are going through. So sad that such a young, beautiful, kind, caring young man has been taken from this world. I have shed many, many tears. You have so many people that love and care about you, your family and especially Tommy, I love reading all the wonderful memories and just really nice things people are saying about your son. You obviously did an excellent job raising him.
May he now rest in peace with family and friends that have left before him. What a reunion that must be. I just pray God helps you through this . Kate, my heart is breaking for you and your family. I will always be there for you.

Patty Rogers

February 10, 2012

A soldier and a gentleman, rest easy.
Prayers to your family.
The Rogers family (Animal)

joe kenney

February 10, 2012

Kate I'm so sad for you. It must be so hard , I can only imagine .You will be going through a rollercoaster of emotions. Just Believe that you will meet again and the Good Lord has a plan. This will always help you get through this sorrow. Your Memories will keep him alive in your heart forever. God Bless you and your family cuz. I Love you.

kayley and matt strele

February 10, 2012

Albright you are in a safe place now! Your gone but NEVER forgotten!

Billy Mckenna

February 10, 2012

You will always live on with me my friend, in my heart and my memories! You will never be forgotten! You are no longer here but your legacy lives on!

February 10, 2012

KATE AND MIKE WORDS CANNOT EXPRESS, THE FEELINGS OF SADNESS WE FEEL FOR YOU ALL AT THIS SAD TIME . PLEASE KNOW YOUR ALL IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. GOD BLESS , LOVE YA CUZ ANTNEE & LINDA

Krista Kelly

February 10, 2012

To all of Tommy's family, I am so sorry for your loss. Tommy was such a great and loving person. He will be missed, but not forgotten. I will keep him in my thoughts and prayers. He will always have a special place in my heart.

Hiromi Albright

February 10, 2012

I love you Tommy forever. Please wait for me in haven. I will see you later.

February 10, 2012

An “Angel” came to earth one day.
He gave only love then he went away.
Don't ever forget the love he brought –
his bright happy smile and the lessons he taught.
It's hard losing someone who gives only love
and goes back to heaven to his Father above.
Remember him always; there's no other way.
Then know in your heart you'll be with him one day,
but for now share the love and continue to say,
Thank you, God, for my angel who has gone away.
Tom, we miss you every day but we are thankful for the time we have had to spend with you. Truly a remarkable person.
Kathleen, Mike, Ray, Kevin, Michael, Joe, Pat and Hiro - Know that you are in our daily prayers and we are here for you always!
Love, Colleen, Chuck, Eric & Brian

Hiromi Albright

February 10, 2012

I love you Tommy. Please wait for me in haven. I will see you later.

Colleen and Charles Summers

February 10, 2012

Rest in peace Tommy, we love you and miss you.

Colleen Clark

February 10, 2012

A Letter From Heaven - Ruth Ann Mahaffey
To my dearest family, some things Id like to say.
But first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven.
Here I dwell with God above.
Here, theres no more tears of sadness;
Here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I am with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through.
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, I welcome you.
Its good to have you back again, you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, They'll be here later on.

I need you here so badly, you are part of my plan.
There is so much that we can do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night the days chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years.
Because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
If I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.

But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is over.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
But together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and Id like it for you too;
That as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who is in sorrow and pain;
Then you can say to God at night....My day was not in vain.
And now I am contented... that my life was worthwhile.
Knowing as I passed along the way I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low;
Just lend a hand to pick them up, as on your way you go.

When you're walking down the street and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when its time for you to go...from that body to be free.
Remember you're not going...you're coming here to me.

Andy Wong

February 10, 2012

Tom was one of the most, if not the most cooperative and accomodating First Class Petty Officer I have met here in Amphibious Construction Battalion. I remember him responding many times to calls for assistance.
Tom made things happen in the unit, all for the sake of improving the morale among the junior troops. He will be terribly missed. May the Good Lord and Savior Jesus Christ grant Tom eternal rest. Amen.

Diane Potts-Campbell

February 10, 2012

Kate I am so sorry for your lose. I can't imagine your pain. I hope that his memory will keep your strong and guide you through this. God must have needed anotehr angel. With my deepest sympathy

Reenie Conroy

February 10, 2012

Kate, Mike, Ray and Kevin: Tommy was an amazing young man who was always smiling! He was looked up to by my boys and was a pleasure to be around. I know he will be your guardian angel who watches over you. He will always be in our thoughts and prayers.

Shelly Kurczewski

February 10, 2012

Tom I am so sad to say good bye but I know you will be looking over us. Say hi to my dad for me. I will miss you always!

Navy Sailor

February 10, 2012

To the Albright Family, You help to mold and shape an amazing Leader. He was truly one of the greats and will remembered as such.

Nancy Krupsky

February 10, 2012

Katie, Mike, Kevin, and Ray: I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Nancy Copeland-Krupsky

Jefferson

February 10, 2012

RIP.......

February 10, 2012

One of two sweet boys brought into the Albright and Summers families that have given us much happiness as they have grown. I can't come up with words to describe how much we miss Tommy. I'm only his Aunt and am extremely heavy hearted writing this condolence message. Ray and Kate, my thoughts and prayers go out to you and Hiro, as well as the Summers family and McGonigle boys.

P.S. Did you notice in the picture of Tommy above (legacy.com) that he resembles Shane Victorino? I never noticed this before. It could just be because I saw Victorino on the TV morning news?

Jillian Alexander

February 10, 2012

Tommy, it still seems surreal that you're gone. You're always on my mind and will forever hold a place in my heart. Thank you for being such an amazing friend. Memories last forever. I love you.

February 10, 2012

Will miss you brother; keep charging (like you always have done), making the way for all of us who will join you in the future. Fair winds and following seas; it has been an honor serving with you.
CM1(SCW/SW) Luis Fierro

Amanda Finnimore

February 10, 2012

Not a day goes by that im not thinking of you. You will always be my hero. You was the best cousin anyone could have.I wish all these tears could bring you back, i give anything just to see you one more time, i love and miss you soo much , sleep well angel.

Linda Gariffo

February 10, 2012

"You will always be on our mind and in our hearts" Rest in peace our sweet angel!
Love Aunt Linda and Uncle Tom

February 10, 2012

Still seems so surreal to us. Kate, Ray, Kevin, and Mike words cannot express how sad we are about Tommy's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. You have our deepest sympathy. All our love.
John and Erin Bryson

Melissa Smith

February 10, 2012

Rest in Eternal Peace Tommy <3

February 10, 2012

You will forever remain in my heart and mind. You are missed and loved

Diane Bucci

February 10, 2012

To all my cousins, My heart goes out to you all. I will always remember Tommy as a kind, caring and respectful young man. With my deepest sympathy. Love, Diane

Jimmy Summers

February 10, 2012

To my cousin Tommy. You taught me so much and always kept me safe from harm and trouble while we were growing up. I can't remember if I ever thanked you for that, but I hope you knew how grateful I was for those times. I will cherish those memories of you forever. Rest in peace now

Mom

February 10, 2012

I love you. Sleep well my angel

michelle finnimore

February 10, 2012

Forever a light in your honor

michelle finnimore

February 10, 2012

Tom i will remember and love you always i will forever keep your memory alive

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