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James Booth
March 6, 2013
I hadn't seen Tom in a long time. But I remember him as a very good and decent person. May he rest in peace.
Neal Armbruster
February 25, 2013
To Tom's children: First of all, please accept my apology for not being able to attend either the funeral parlor wake on Thursday or the mass on Friday. The weather deterred me on Thursday, and on Friday I was indisposed from driving that day because of some medical treatment I had that morning. I felt, in my own mind and heart, obliged to attend, and that is why I am extending the apology.
I worked in the St. Louis Social Security hearing office with Judge Muldoon for more than 32 years. He was the one who brought me home to St. Louis in 1982 from the Evansville office where I was working, and gave me the promotion to supervisor at the end of 1983. I was part of the management team with him for nearly all of the next ten years until he relinquished the office chief job in 1993.
Judge Muldoon was a fixture in my life and work for many years. He was taciturn, but wise and funny when he spoke. I always felt that we saw things pretty much the same way. From time to time he did not agree with the way I phrased certain things in the countless number of disability decisions I wrote for him, but he was always good-natured about it. (He once said that if I were in the State Department, we would be at war with Canada. This is an example of his dry and perfect sense of humor.) Judge Muldoon was a long-time resident of Mary Queen of Peace parish, where I grew up, and so we had that in common also. He went to high school at SLUH, and I at CBC, and so he was always diligent about pointing out when SLUH bested CBC in something, which seemed to be more often than not.
The last time I saw Judge Muldoon was at the office, on Christmas Eve morning. He and I were evidently the only ones who did not get the memo that the office was closed. He arrived about an hour after I did, and we both left after I told him we were officially closed. I wished him a Merry Christmas, and told him I would be attending mass at Mary Queen with my sister and her family that night. I learned of his subsequent hospitalization and retirement decision when I returned to the office in January.
I will miss Judge Muldoon greatly. You sort of take things for granted after a while and assume they will always be the same. I thought I would retire before he did. He will be missed in other and deeper ways by his family and the friends closest to him, but I will miss him in my own way as the steady presence and collegial man he was for so many of my years.
God bless him, and Dede, and all of you.
Libby Travers
February 23, 2013
Hi Muldoon Kids...
Glen and I were unable to attend the services for Uncle Tom due to flight cancellations from the winter storm.
You were all in our thoughts and prayers throughout these past few days, and I've heard that in spite of a few curves thrown by mother nature, everything went beautifully.
Your parents have a lot to be proud of, but their proudest achievement was without a doubt, their beautiful family.
So guys, you have a big job ahead of you...pass it on!
With much love,
Libby and Glen
Dan and Kathie Snyders
February 21, 2013
Dear Muldoon Family,
Please accept our deepest sympathies, and sorrow that Kathie and I cannot attend services for our dear Uncle Tom. Over the years, Tom and Dede have been such friends and like a shining light that brought joy to Kathie and me on every visit and every family gathering. The kindness, love and generosity you have shown our family can never be repaid. You will truly be missed but wonderfully remembered. God bless.
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February 21, 2013
Dear Muldoon Children and Family,
God bless your dear father who was a kind,thoughtful and good person. He is now free and can be with Dede whom he missed so very much. They can be proud of you all. You are in my thoughts and prayers. God bless your whole family and may you celebrate your parent's lives,good deeds and love.
Sincerely,
Nancy Jackson
A Friend
February 21, 2013
Decent man. Also a decent "dude".
Best thing that father can do for his children is love their mother.
Well done,Tom.
A. Friend
February 21, 2013
The best thing that a father can do for his children is to love their mother.
Well done, Tom!
Georgia Rankin
February 21, 2013
To the Muldoon Family,
Our deepest sympathy on the death of your loved one, Tom. Dede came into our lives when I attended college at Maryville and Tom worked in the Circuit Attorney's Office while we we
both worked there. So, we knew them both for many years. You will all be in our prayers as losing loved ones in such a short period of time leaves a connection with the past difficult. But their pride in all of you will not be forgotten and the many memories you have will sustain you both at this time and in the future. Dede and Tom will be looking out for all of you in their new home without any suffering
and being together once more. As we may not be able to extend personally our sympathy, please know you will all be remembered.
Frank and Georgia Rankin
Robert Snyders, Jr.
February 20, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of the Muldoon children, grandchildren, and extended family. He was a talented and good man, and I always enjoyed conversations with him at family functions, and at times where we visited the Edwin house. I remember when, as a small boy in Millstadt, he and Dede came buy for a visit. I had heard he could play the guitar, and was always begging to have him come over and play it for us. He obliged on a subsequent visit, and sang and played "Michael Rowed the Boat Ashore". I eventually taught myself to play the guitar, and always remember, when I play, how that one simple act of kindness for pesky young boy helped inspire and feed a passion. Rest in peace Uncle Tom, and may God reward your family for the care and love they returned to you and Dede in caring so lovingly for you, especially in your final days.
Dave & Vickie Buecher
February 20, 2013
We are saddened with your loss. You are in our prayers.
February 20, 2013
Dear Muldoon children, We know you must miss your wonderful Mother and Father. You were fortunate to have them with you for such a large portion of your life. We are all saying many prayers for you. Anna Forder
Saint Peter ACTS Community
February 20, 2013
Sean,
God bless you and your family during this time. Know that you are loved and we are praying for you.
jill Garvey
February 20, 2013
Dear Children of Tom and Dede, You can be comforted by the wonderful love and care you gave to both of your parents. We will miss them and be happy that they will be watching over all of us in the days ahead. Blessing, Jill and Jerry
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