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Thomas Kearney Obituary
Thomas Edward Kearney, born in Norwalk, CT on April 29, 1930, entered into eternal rest on October 6, 2012. He attended St. Mary's Parochial School and Benjamin Franklin Junior High School, both in Norwalk, CT.
He graduated from Norwalk Senior High School in 1947 and joined the U.S. Marine Corps April 12, 1948. He was a career Marine and a veteran of the Korean War. After the war he served as an instructor and assistant academic chief for supply and logistic operations. He was part of the First Marine Division (Korea), Second Marine Division (Camp LeJeune, NC), and during the Vietnam War he served as support troops in the First Marine Air Wing (Iwakuni, Japan), retiring June 30, 1968. He was transferred to the Fleet Marine Force Reserve for an additional ten years. He achieved the rank of Master Sergeant in the field of supply and logistics operations. He joined the Hat City Detachment, Marine Corps League and served as commandant for three years and president of the Danbury Council of Veterans for two years.
He is survived by his wife Sally Hyatt-Kearney, former wife Barbara Scofield, and 10 children: Cathe Kearney of Danbury, NH, Barbara Browne of Naugatuck, Thomas Kearney Jr. and his wife Karen of Bristol, Mary Beth Bette and her husband Stephen of Spring Mount, PA, Kenneth Kearney and his wife Elizabeth of Morris, John Kearney and his wife Barbara of Wolcott, Theresa Kearney of Franklin, NH, Sharon Kearney-Pierwola of Southbury, Veronica (Sam) Jensen and her husband Edwin of Phoenix, AZ, Sandra Kearney of Wolcott, 36 grandchildren, and 33 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by 11 brothers and 2 sisters, and 30 nieces and nephews. In addition, two brothers are predeceased.
He was an avid model airplane builder and radio-controlled flier. He had a life-long relationship with the P-38 (W.W.II) fighter plane and Lockheed Martin Corporation. Donations can be made to the charity of one's choice in his name.
He will be cremated and buried in Wooster Cemetery, Danbury. There will be no calling hours. A graveside military ceremony will be held at Wooster Cemetery, Section 5 on October 20, 2012 at 2pm.
Green Funeral Home, 57 Main St., Danbury, is in charge of arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
for Thomas Kearney
Eduardo Arriaga
October 22, 2012
Dear Sally, my condolences for you and Tom's relatives in these difficult moments. My prayers are with him.
Tanya Zamora
October 22, 2012
Dear Sally - I didn't get the change to meet Tom, but I'm pretty sure he was a good man having a wonderful wife like you. May he be with God now, and God help you find comfort and healing soon.
Luis Godinez
October 22, 2012
Dear sally, I'm sure Tom is in better place than us. A great man like him will be always in our heart. please receive our condolences,
Lorena & Luis Godinez
October 20, 2012
Dear Sally & Family,
I'm sorry to hear of Tom's passing. A great man! Our sincere sympathy to you and your family.
Brian Kean & Family
Scott Adamsons
October 14, 2012
Sally - I am truly sorry to hear of Tom's passing. Whenever he'd stop by we would have a good conversation about whatever: Politics, the Marines, or that awesome airplane model he's been working on for so long. While I always enjoyed our time, there is one subject we would sometimes touch on that turned that rugged Marine into a teddy bear, and that's you. As a husband and father, I was so impressed by how tenderly and in such high esteem he held you and his family. No doubt, his absence will be strongly felt for a long long time. But wow, to have a guy who loved you so deeply... what a huge blessing! The prayers of my wife, Jennifer, and I are with you and your family.
Mary Ellen Morris
October 10, 2012
We are so sorry to hear about his passing. I just recently discovered that he was my mother's first cousin, probably the last family member that she has. I wish they could have reunited. Our sympathys to the family.
Mary Ellen Morris
Mary Frances (Crombie) Prezioso (mom)
Patricia Steele
October 10, 2012
Dear Sally and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. May he rest in peace.
With my deepest sympathy.
Patricia (Kish) Steele
james leonard
October 10, 2012
In My Pocket
I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.
My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.
They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.
Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.
But of all the treasures I have, it's the memories of you that are the most precious.
By Lamaretta Simmons
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