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Thomas Kinsella Obituary

Thomas P. Kinsella Jr. NEWTON Thomas Patrick Kinsella, of Newton, a proud fisherman, passed away March 17, 2013, at the age of 87. Born in Montgomery, Ala., April 23, 1925, he was preceded in death by his wife, Bodel, a member of the Racine Gimpers. Survivors include his daughter, Linda; son, Tom; daughter, Connie and son-in-law, Marc Eisen; and three grandchildren, Kaarin Johnson, Lauren Eisen, and Hannah Eisen. Tom will be remembered by his survivors as a loving, generous father and grandfather, who lived life passionately and valued family above all else. A private family service will be held at a later date. The family requests that memorials be made in the form of expressions of love and kindness to your own family members and friends, thereby honoring and continuing the lessons and gifts he gave his family. Visit www.burke mortuary.com to register your condolences online. Burke Mortuary, Newton, is serving the Kinsella family.

Published by Hickory Daily Record from Mar. 18 to Mar. 19, 2013.
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Hello Linda; I'm very sorry to read about your Father's death. I worked with him at Aide,Inc. and then worked for him at Wisconsin Metal. Then tried to purchase machinery from him when I lived and worked in North Carolina. He was a man dedicated to his family and his work. I will miss him. Rick Krause, Park High School 1965

Rick Krause

March 22, 2013

You all are in my thoughts and prayers. Tom was such a special friend. I will miss his bigger than life personality! I know he is happy to be in heaven with Bodel. God Bless!

March 21, 2013

I am so sorry for your loss but I am truly happy that Tom is with Bodel now. He will forever be remembered with love and warm thoughts. I was blessed to have been their neighbor for many years. I treasure the laughs, the hugs, the meals, the church visits, and the many fun times that we three spent together.

Lisa Thomas

March 20, 2013

Kristen Cline

March 19, 2013

Tom was a light to me, always shining. His love for family was an inspiration. He was a renaissance man fearful of nothing. He will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Michael Collins

March 19, 2013

Tom was a wonderful man and will be missed by all of his St. James family. He always greeted us with a big hug and a smile. He loved his Lord, his wife, his children and his church. That love was returned to him in many ways. May God's Peace surround the family during this difficult time.

Joy Sharpe

March 19, 2013

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