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Thomas Spillane Obituary
Born April 29, 1922, in his beloved city of San Francisco, passed away peacefully in San Rafael on March 21, 2013 with his family at his side, knowing he was well loved. He leaves behind his wife, Mary, his daughters Maryanne Risslen (& Carl), Marlene Wharton (& Mark) and sons Tom (& Karen) and Paul (& Kate). In heaven he will meet his oldest grandson David Wharton, his parents Thomas and Deborah, and his brothers, Maurice (Red), Mike (Brother Maris), Joe, Jim and his sister Mary. He is survived by his sister Theresa and his brother John (Terry). He attended St. Paul's grammar school, St. Peter's High School, University of Hawaii and USC. He received a master's of public administration at Golden Gate University. He served honorably in the US Navy through WWII. For many years he served the City of SF as a business administrator at SF Board of Education, General Hospital, Juvenile Hall and was a successful entrepreneur. He also taught adult business education. He will be dearly missed for sense of humor, out going personality and loving devotion to his grandchildren: Jessica, Kevin, Kellene, Erik, Briannah, Joseph, Erin, Sean, Julianna, Isabella and Tomas. Visitation is 5:00 - 9:00 p.m., Vigil Service at 7:00 p.m., Monday, March 25, 2013 at Monte's Chapel of the Hills, 330 Red Hill Avenue, San Anselmo. The Mass of Christian Burial is 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 26, 2013 at Saint Isabella Catholic Church, 1 Trinity Way, San Rafael. The final resting is Mount Olivet Catholic Cemetery, 270 Los Ranchitos Road, San Rafael.
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Monte's Chapel of the Hills, San Anselmo
(415) 453-8440
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Joe Jarcik
April 2, 2013
Mary, we are so sad about your loss of Tom. He was a spectacular man. We wanted to send a card to the house in San Rafael, but we cannot find the address.
March 25, 2013
Dear May, Maryann, Marlene,Tom John, and Paul Michael,
I share your deep sadness with the passing of cousin Tom. I will not forget our younger days when we were able to have fun with our younger cousins there on Funston, always with your dad's or mom's loving eye on all of us. Will always remember bumping into him at Andronico's or St.Anne and stopping to catch up on the Spillane side of the family. I hope you know you are all in Bouey family's thoughts and prayers. Wish I weren't so far away so that I could get my mother to the services, but we will be there in spirit.
Love and Aloha,
Brendan
March 25, 2013
Dear Sister Mary - My sincere sympathy. I pray that you will find your strength in Jesus and He will stay close beside you. Our prayers are with the whole Spillane family. Love Eileen & Fred
March 25, 2013
What a handsome picture of my Uncle Tommy!! There is so much resemblance to my Dad, Joe Spillane.
Wish I could be there with all of you...I will miss my uncle very much. I have a video of him reciting the rosary in February of 2012 after Mass in St. Anne's Church and I have a beautiful prayer that he composed. Yes, I will miss him, but what a great party they are having in heaven!! Rosemarie Spillane, niece.
Pat O'Brien
March 24, 2013
My sincere condolences. Our dads were in the SF Fire Department together, we lived next door to you on hilly Noe Street, and Brother Maris and I were Christian Brothers together. Pat O'Brien
Tony and Sharon Ramos
March 23, 2013
Dear Mary and family, it is with great sadness that we feel for your loss of Thomas. The times that we have seen and talked to Thomas, in and around our beloved St. Anne's Church, was a delight. His humorous-side was contagious. May our Lord lead him to his rightful place in Heaven. God Bless Mary Spillane and Family.
kaaren alvarado
March 23, 2013
Fond memories of converrsations at st. anne's 6:30 mass! my love and prayers are with all of you. 0x, kaaren alvarado
March 23, 2013
Dear Theresa, and al the family,
My sincere sympathies at the loss of your brother.may he rest in peace.
Love,
Margaret Diggins
March 22, 2013
To the family:
You are in our thoughts and we pray that God will shower you with His blessings.
Eileen (Kenny) & Fred Nickerson
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