Thomas Laboon Obituary
Of Bethel Park, died peacefully at home with family by his side on April 28th, 2009. He was 84 years old. Born in Pittsburgh, Tom was one of nine children. He graduated from Mt. Lebanon High School, attended the University of Pittsburgh, served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during WW II and was employed most of his working life by Allegheny County as a carpenter. Tom was an avid supporter of the Mt. Lebanon Volunteer Fire Dept. He actively supported his Catholic Parish of St Anne's, devoting his time as an usher and Eucharistic Minister. Tom is survived by his loving wife, Agnes, his 11 children and Agnes' 4 surviving children, 27 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren and 4 of his siblings. He has passed on to his eternal rest with his Savior, Jesus. Tom has been enrolled in the Humanity Gifts Registry for medical education and research programs. The family is asking that memorial donations be made to the Alaska Radio Mission, Station KNOM, PO Box 988, Nome, Alaska, 99762 (Spiritual Advisors - Jesuits). A memorial Mass will be celebrated on May 16th at 10:00 a.m. at St Anne Parish in Castle Shannon. A lunch reception will follow in Harkins Hall.
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Carolyn Siatkosky
May 11, 2009
To Agnes and the Laboon Family, our thoughts and prayers are with you. May the good memories keep you strong and comfort you now and always. Love, Carolyn Siatkosky and Family.
Tom Welch
May 9, 2009
To the Laboon Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. I have many wonderful memories of your father and he was so proud of his army of children. He always wore a smile.
May 7, 2009
Mary,
Please know our hearts are with you and your brothers and sisters. We feel your pain and want you to know we love you and are praying for everyone's peace at this time. Love, Barney & Jeanne
Morton Higgs
May 4, 2009
Aunt Agnes,
So sorry to hear of Toms Passing.
You have our condolences
Love, Morton and Carol Higgs
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May 3, 2009
Dear Family,
We were saddened to hear of the loss of Tom but happy for him to know that he is home with Jesus. I was glad that I had the opportunity not long ago to visit with him & Aggie with Aunt Jeyne. He was very good then and we had a lovely time.
I'm sure there will be many adjustments and much sadness and many happy memories as well. You all are in our hearts and in our prayers right now.
Much Love,
Christyl and Justin Brown
May 3, 2009
AGNES I DON'T KNOW IF YOU KNOW ME OR NOT.I AM A LONG TIME FREND OF TOM I ALSO WAS A VOL AND CAREER FIRE FIGHTER FOR MT LEBANON TOWNSHIP I PLAYED A LOT OF CARDS WITH TOM. YOU AND THE FAMILY HAVE MY CONDOLENCES. I AM ONLY 9YR YOUNGER THAN TOM.
BOB GAETANO, FIRE FIGHTER
May 3, 2009
Laboon Family,
I was a fellow firefighter with Tom and remember happy times fighting the "Battle of the Barrel" together at Mt. Lebanon Park in the summers. I send my deepest condolences to your family.
With Sympathy,
John Petrelli
Debbie and Chuck Pascarella
May 3, 2009
John and Family:
So sorry to hear about the passing of your father. He lived a fruitful life and we suspect that he is looking down and smiling on all of you. God bless your family.
With deepest sympathy,
May 2, 2009
John,
My condolences to you and your family.
Be strong, life moves on rapidly.
Chuck Morris
(Softball)
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