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Thomas Mahon Obituary
After 14 years in Manhattan, Thomas Mahon packed his bags and headed home. Though the big city still thrilled him, he was no longer the carefree, single guy who moved here to be a financial broker. The oldest of five children, he had married and had a young daughter of his own. He wanted his daughter, Shay, to grow up in Oyster Bay, on Long Island, the way that he had, with playgrounds, beaches and family sprinkled within a few blocks. On warm, summer evenings, Thomas, 37, who worked at Cantor Fitzgerald in 1 World Trade Center, always hurried home to take out his girl. He pulled out his mountain bike, strapped Shay into a child seat, and glided through the neighborhood. He stopped every so often for relatives and friends. ''Tom took it day by day,'' said his brother, Gerald Mahon. ''I think his grand plan was to create a good life for his daughter.''
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saada jf
September 19, 2024
I dont know Thomas, but I had just came back from a volleyball game at St Doms and came across his street sign. I would love to honor his legacy, RIP Mr. Mahon
Arlene Neumann-VanWert
July 8, 2024
Maureen, I remember the day you proudly told Tina and me the exciting news, that your brother was about to embark on a career at Cantor Fitzgerald. My memory, thoughts and prayers are always with you.
James
November 25, 2023
Hey Uncle Tom,
I’ve never written one of these before. A lot going on these days, I’m in flight school for the Marine Corps now. I hope you’d be proud of me. You’ve had more of an impact on my life than I think you know. Love you.
Seamus Flynn
September 11, 2023
Thinking about Tom today. Shay, Beth, Aunt Bridie, Gerald, Jamie, Maureen, Gail, you are all in my thoughts and prayers. I pray that God grants you peace. May Tom RIP.
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Thomas Watters
March 21, 2023
Just wanted to drop you a note Tom and let you know you are always in our hearts and prayers. God Bless
Paul H.
September 13, 2022
My name is Paul H. of Locust Valley. I did not know Tom but on 9-11-22 at our church (St. John's of Lattingtown) we randomly picked names from a basket of people in our area that lost their lives on 9-11-01 and I selected Tom's name and read it aloud along with his age and that he worked for Cantor Fitzgerald. I pray for Tom. I hope you know we never forget any of the people who lost there lives on that tragic day. God Bless you and your family Tom.
ANNETTE CELONA
September 4, 2020
Happy Birthday Tom. Did not know you but you need to be remembered. We should never forget what happen in New York.
Brian McLoughlin
September 1, 2020
Happy Birthday Tom.
Just had a text chat with John, Joe, Brendan and Anthony about you... We couldn't agree if your birthday was today (the 1st), or tomorrow. Gerald's message below solved the mystery. We'll try to get it right next time!
Gerald
September 1, 2020
Happy Birthday Tom. Miss you
Gerald
December 24, 2019
Merry Christmas, Thinking of you and your family on this holiday, not the same without you.
ANNETTE CELONA
September 12, 2019
I did not know Anthony but every year I think of him. I hope he is resting in peace.
September 12, 2019
miss you xo
Tom Watters
September 11, 2019
Tom, just letting you know we are all thinking of you and the family knows you are watching over them. God Bless
Gerald
September 4, 2019
Hey Tom, Happy Birthday even if late again...Gerald
September 5, 2018
Hey Tom, Happy Birthday even if a couple days late.... Gerald
Debra Connolly
December 18, 2017
Dear Tom,
Was near Caseys and Mcfaddens and thought of you, mcdougal street too,
Thank you, friend, for believing in me,
For your kindness, you were a truly good person, saw you last outside the WTC, haven't been to the memorial yet, sure you are in Heaven, God takes the good young, would love to meet dear Shay, pray for her, Brian, Beth, Gerald, friends, email me if you would like, God bless you all, merry Christmas, blessed new year!
Love, prayers
September 25, 2017
Hey Tom, still miss you. Gerald
Annette Celona
September 12, 2017
I may not know or every meet you but just want to let you know you are not forgotten. RIP Thomas
September 11, 2017
Tommy,
I made my first visit to the WTC site in 16+ years recently and walked up to your name almost immediately. Being there brought back a lot of great memories. Miss you.
Brian
Samuel Kwok
September 11, 2017
annette CELONA
September 12, 2016
My name is Annette Celona and I live in RI. I did not know Thomas but at our church we picked out people we will never forget. I still pray for Thomas.I hope you know we never forget any of the people who lose there lives.
Peter
September 12, 2016
Tom:
Everyone prayed for you at St. Dominic's yesterday and we loved Shay's article in the magazine.
I miss you.
Peter
Ilona Fischer
September 11, 2016
You are always remembered and will forever be respected for your determination, work ethic and adoration of your beautiful daughter, Shay. RIP
September 1, 2016
Tom,
Happy Birthday. You are missed by friends and family.
Brian
Gerald
September 1, 2016
Happy Birthday Tom, still miss you. Gerald
September 11, 2015
Hello Thomas, I did not know you but I have been following your obituary for all these years. You and all the others are not forgotten. RIP Annette Celona in Rhode Island
Thomas Watters
September 11, 2015
Tom, every day I go to work I walk by the site of 9/11 and think of you and wonder what we would be doing now. I can't believe it was 14 yrs ago. I was down at the site a few weeks ago and I think you would be proud of the memorials built in honor of those lost that day. RIP Tom
September 11, 2015
Tom, you are still missed by your family. Rest In Peace.
Seamus
gerald
September 10, 2015
Tom, Happy Birthday. Another year yet the memories do not fade nor does the loss. You were my role model growing up and still think of you often, worry less, enjoy life more. Thanks, Gerald
Brian McLoughlin
September 3, 2015
Tom,
Every year when September rolls around I think of you, not just because of 9/11, but because of our birthdays which are 4 days apart. Happy Birthday
Brian
gerald
May 26, 2015
Hey Tom, spent memorial day at the beach, always one of your favorite places. Kids got sunburned, it would have felt like old times...
ally m
September 13, 2014
love and miss you every day! still wish I had been able to grow up with you around but i know that you are looking down on me james charlotte court and shay every day! everyone misses you more than words can say! love you so much
Annette Celona
September 12, 2014
Hello Tom in Heaven, Still think of you and all the others. We will never forget!!!! RIP
September 11, 2014
Hi Tom, I can't believe its been 13 yrs since that tragic day. Almost not a day goes by that I don't think of you. I know you are in a really better place and know that everyone misses you and loves you very much.
Tom W
September 11, 2014
It is hard to believe that it was 13 days ago. I remember like it was yesterday. Always thinking about you and praying for your family. I know you are in a better place.
RIP
Seamus
Brian McL
September 3, 2014
Happy 50th. You are greatly missed.
September 1, 2014
Tom, Happy 50th birthday. Think about you all the time and the missed opportunities. Thank you for being my friend and brother. Gerald
August 29, 2014
Tom,
Happy 50th, you are still missed dearly. We will raise a glass to you this weekend.
Miss you bud
BMc
Annette Celona
July 15, 2014
Still think of Thomas. I did not know him but my heart goes out to him and all the others. RIP
S J. Friscia III
July 11, 2014
in Memory.
With Honor & Respect.
gerald mahon
March 30, 2014
Tom, Shay gave her 8th grade speech the other day, she did a wonderful job. Spoke of growing up with stories of you to understand how she is influenced by you. She really did a great job, you would have been proud
September 16, 2013
I have just returned from a trip to new york where i visited ground zero and found your name we share the same surname and middle name my thoughts are with you now Rip
September 11, 2013
Just Thinking about you on this memorial day. You would be very proud of your family!
RIP
Seamus Flynn
September 9, 2013
Hey Tom, another birthday passed, another anniversary of 9/11 coming up, and you are still missed. Shay is great, you would be so proud. G
Seamus Flynn
September 13, 2012
Tom,
You are missed by your family. RIP
Ally Mahon
September 11, 2012
still miss you so much. wish i had more pictures with you. youre so handsome. love you.
May 6, 2012
listening to music and thinking of you. miss you so much. <3, ally
September 12, 2011
10 years. Still so hard. Love you.
C.
Allisson Mahon
September 12, 2011
Dear Uncle Tom,
Hi. It's Allison your goddaughter. I just wanted to say that i miss you so much. Not really any memories but what i missed out on. I have heard so many great things about you and you seemed like a wonderful and funny person. I wish i had gotten to know you better, but i know we will be together again someday.
I love you and will remember you forever.
Allison Mahon
Phyllis R
September 12, 2011
Our town had a Healing Field this weekend - 3000 flags flying in memory of the 9/11 victims. Each flag had a name on it. Citizens were able to buy the flags. Our flag is in honor of Thomas. We brought it home and are flying it proudly. Know that he and you will always be in our prayers.
Annette Celona
September 11, 2011
I received your name in my church in RI. It's 10 years and just wanted to say we still prayer for you and your family. RIP Thomas.....
September 11, 2011
We think of you often Tom and have so many funny and wonderful memories of you. We love telling our children about their Dad's best friend. You are forever in our hearts and we miss you so much!
Brian and Christine McManus
Linda Burton
September 9, 2011
To Thomas's family my most sincere condolences, your lives were changed forever. Our small town has been honoring the 9/11 victims by asking the community to stop, you're given a flag which you're shown where to insert it on the lawn(all symetrical), and you're given a certificate with a name. Thomas sounded like a true family man, a man who loved spending time w/ all his family, especially his little girl. I know your hearts will hurt a little more this Sunday, 9/11/11. You are in my thoughts & prayers.
Gerald
September 9, 2011
Getting the family together this weekend in your memory, sure there will plenty of laughs but also many tears, still miss you a ton
September 5, 2011
I was just watching the Rising on the Science Channel and it was about the 9/11 memorial and your name was there and it brought me back to our SDHS days in class and your bad jokes! Tom your smile is missed by many! You are not forgotten! kathleen
Kathleen Dowling Caccamo
September 5, 2011
I was just watching the Rising on the Science Channel and it was about the 9/11 memorial and your name was there and it brought me back to our SDHS days in class and your bad jokes! Tom your smile is missed by many! You are not forgotten! kathleen
Brian McLoughlin
September 1, 2011
Happy Birthday Tom. You are still missed by many.
Sue Harte
September 10, 2010
It's still hard to believe it's 9 years since we lost you! Not a day goes by that Marty and I don't think of you. He was able to go to NY and see all the guys from Harlow over the summer. He said it wasn't the same without you there and going to Wotruba family fuctions! It's amazing how much Shay looks like you!! Love and Miss you! Sue
BMc
September 10, 2010
You might not be here with us now but anyone who ever had the pleasure of being your friend has forgotten you or your sense of humor.
g
September 2, 2010
happy birthday
September 2, 2010
Tom, Happy Birthday. G
Tom Watters
September 11, 2009
Tom, its been eight years since that tragic day and a lot has changed....but the fond memories you left us with have not. You are dearly missed and will always be remembered. See you soon cuz.
Brian McLoughlin
September 1, 2009
Tom,
Happy 45th Birthday. I always remember yours since it's five days before mine. You are still deeply missed by your friends and family
Brian
Gerald
April 20, 2009
Tom,
still miss you bro.... got your old car running, picked up allison in it the other day for the first time, she loved it... nothing like a ride in uncle toms car
Thomas Watters
September 11, 2007
Tom, just wanted to let you know we are thinking about you and that Shay is doing fine.....you would be so proud of her.
With love and fond memories,
TW
Doug Abraham
September 1, 2007
Happy Birthday!!!
April 25, 2007
Sugar in the Sea
And they too were lifted up
As the promise always said
And the labels that belonged Are laid to rest and gone
And what happened in the glistening Was the gentle sweet relief
Now brilliant tiny stars On the gentle midnight reef
And thoughts and remembrances Like fire all a glow
Now imprints for our hearts to hold Of them that had to go
No solitude or singleness No searching for the calm
No tears and labors emptiness
No hatred to disarm
Desire and all restlessness
Now sugar in the sea
And so, my friend, we wait behind Till we can be so free
R.I.P.
February 7, 2007
Tom made a positive impact on my life. Thanks, Tom.
Know, Shay, that you were the apple of your dad's eye. He always spoke about his little girl and how much he cherished her.
P Tabbernor
December 18, 2006
In memory....
Kristine
November 14, 2006
As I cross-stitched your name on the memorial that I am doing for all of the victims, I prayed for you and your family. Please know that your death was not in vain. We will always remember. God Bless.
Suzanne Stewart Henry
September 11, 2006
On this fifth anniversary I think of you,
Tom, and celebrate your life. You influenced me in more ways than you will ever know and you will always hold a special place in my heart...Suzanne
Elizabeth & Buddy
September 11, 2006
Heartfelt condolences to Tom's family, on this 5th anniversary. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, we hope you find some comfort and peace knowing how many people loved and miss him.
Kathleen Caccamo
September 11, 2004
I lost my cousin Tom Holohan FF Engine 6 on Sept. 11th...and was truly saddened and shocked to have lost a school friend. St. Dom's was a wonderful place to be and I can only say that a class without the shenanigan of Tommy Mahon and John McEvoy was a class without laughter and fun. And at our reunion last year it was wonderful to see John but we were all saddened not to have the smiling face of big Tom as well.
My prayers for the Mahon family and please continue to find the strength to share his smiles and laughter and love with his darling daughter...may she always know his love.
Seamus Flynn
September 11, 2004
Tom,
As today was the 3 year anniversary I couldn't help but think about you. I told my 2 daughters about as I read your name in the Daily News. You are missed by so many. I am so glad that all the cousins were able to get together for Tom Water's wedding. My last memory of you is such a fond and fun one and that is how I will always remmember you.
Your cousin,
Seamus Flynn
Mary Flynn
September 11, 2004
Thomas
MAY GOD BLESS YOU
You are in our thoughts and
prayers
Mary
September 1, 2004
Happy 40th Birthday Tom.
It has been almost 3 years and not a day has gone by that we don't think/speak of you.
Susan Harte
August 27, 2004
Hey Tom!
Wanted to wish you a Happy 40th Birthday! Marty and will toast you on the 1st!!
I still can't believe you are not here with us. I know you are watching over us and especially looking after Shay. She is so amazing and smart. You should be really proud of her!!
Not a day goes by that we don't think of you!
Miss and Love you,
Susan
gail riley
February 20, 2004
Hey there Tom. Just thinking about you...talk to you soon, gail
Susan Harte
November 4, 2003
Hey Tom,
Sorry it's been awhile. You're niece Sarah keeps me busy as does Jack. Not a day goes by that we don't think of you.
Love, Susan
Frank Scala
September 11, 2003
Tom,
Whilst hearing your name read for the second time this year I still cannot bear the fact that I will not run into you in the city going home to long island. I remember you when you were a young guy in training to be a broker carousing around Manhattan. I always enjoyed working with you as you always had time to talk and listen. Whatever we didn't finish at work we would continue uptown going to catch the LIRR. The one thing that stands out in my mind was when you had told me of moving back to long island and all the details about moving back to your old neighborhood. Then the next thing I knew it was you had told me you were having a baby. I remember how proud you were and how much you could not wait to get home to see your liitle baby girl. I will say with a heavy heart that I am proud to have known you and I hope that one day we will share some laughs again.
Sincerely,
Frank Scala
September 2, 2003
Happy 39th Birthday
gail riley
September 1, 2003
Hey Tom
Happy Birthday.
love gail
Donna Clark
August 7, 2003
HI Tommy
Just wanted to let you know that I have been thinking about you and that I miss you very much.
Love always
Sparkey
gail riley
January 28, 2003
just wanted to say hi
miss ya,
gail
Susan Harte
December 31, 2002
Hi Tom!
Wanted to say Hi and I have been thinking of you!
The Jets won their title the other day. While Marty and I were watching the game, we knew you were cooking your famous Ribs for all your friends!! GO JETS!
Miss you a lot
Love, Susan
Gail Riley
November 4, 2002
Hey Tom
Just thinking about ya...
love, gail
Mary Flynn
September 11, 2002
Thomas,
On this day and always we remember you and honor you. You remind us to live life to its fullest and enjoy. May God Bless You. We will never forget.
Mary
james dempsey
September 10, 2002
Dear Ms Mahon
I taught at StDoms only 2 years from 84 to 86 I believe I taught your Toms brother I wanted to say My heart goes out to you and your entire family and I pray for Tom daily I am so sorry may god bless your family.
jim and colleen napoli
September 10, 2002
With the anniversary approaching, our family would like to let you know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. As we pray for the loss in our family,the same thoughts go out to your family. We understand your pain and how difficult this past year has been for everyone. God Bless.
All of our love-
jim, colleen, michaela, & payton
Jennifer Bucciero
September 10, 2002
I am a school counsleor at St. Pius X High School in Houston, TX. Our school is having a week of rememberance. I was given an armband with Thomas's name. I have been wearing it all week in memory of him. I was touched to read all the beautiful words expressed by love ones. My heart goes out to his young daughter and family.
Jennifer Bucciero
Gail Riley
September 1, 2002
Happy Birthday Tom - We miss you!
Love from everyone
Lianne Farbes
August 14, 2002
I worked with Tom at Harlow Meyer Savage in the late 80's. He was such a warm and friendly person - you couldn't help but love him. I am so very torn up about having lost former co-workers from this tragedy...I hope and pray that he is up in heaven looking down on everyone knowing he didn't die in vain. I wish his family all of the love an support I can possibly give in these tragic and unpredictable times. May God Bless you and keep you....you are in good hands Tommy...
Susan
August 14, 2002
Hi Tom! I have been thinking about you!!!
Your daughter is growing up so fast. We were able to spend past weekend with her. A bunch of us went to Sartoga to see the races. Shay cheered on the #4 horse on very race. You would be proud - she has picked some winners in the past with Tom and Bobby. Gail and Tim came to meet us. It was great seeing them.
Shay and Jack had a ball together! We even got Shay to go swimming in Mary's pool. She was so cute!!!
Miss you lots!
Love, Susan
luke horan
July 6, 2002
I had fun when we went to the house when we were kids your cousin, and the horan family
Lisa Buros
May 16, 2002
Tom,
I think about you and your family every day. Your family was the first family I found. Gail was so warm and truly genuine. I believe I started to understand the reason I was chosen to write after I found her. I truly wrote to honor you and the others. From the bottom of my heart I will always remember your message and the moments of peace I experienced while I was there.
I pray God will hold you in his arms as you watch over your family.
Michael Iezzi
May 8, 2002
Father we entrust our brother Thomas to your mercy. You loved him greatly in this life: now that he is freed from all its cares, give him happiness and peace forever. Welcome him now into paradise where there will be no more sorrow, no more weeping or pain, but only peace and joy with Jesus your Son, and the Holy Spirit forever and ever.
Susan Harte
April 30, 2002
Hi Tom!
Not a day goes by that I don't think of you! I know you are watching over all of us as our guardian angel.
So many songs remind me of you! I still can picture you doing you're funkey dancing moves when I ever hear the Cure and The Bare Naked Ladies.
Beth and Shay miss you a lot. Shay calls heaven to speak with you and to let you know that she loves her Daddy. When you ask her where you are, she says "Daddy's in my Heart". You would be proud of her!
Miss You Always,
Love Always,
Susan Harte
Your Sister-in-Law
Sister Mary Ann Cody, IHM
April 21, 2002
When I look back and reflect on my thirty-three years
ministering in education, there are many young men and
women whose faces come before me. Some I remember or
see more clearly than others, but all are there, woven
into the tapestry of my life. They have shown me both
strength and weakness, complacency with the status-quo
and a persistent questioning of what might yet be.
With some I have walked the journey of illness and
weakness of mind or body. With some I have had the
privilege to be present for their passage into the
newness of eternal life. But for the majority, it has
been the daily journey of growing "in wisdom, age and
grace" that has been their gift to my life.
On September 11, 2001, the taking for granted of the
quiet and resilient majority became for me a
gut-wrenching experience of pain, sorrow and joy. I
was privileged to have known five young men who were
so tragically taken from us on that day. Each in his
own way was, and continues to be, a part of my life.
Timothy Byrne and Thomas Mahon were graduates of St.
Dominic High School in Oyster Bay. Tom was married
and the father of a little girl. He was a quiet boy
who had grown into a husband and father, rooted in
faith and a simplicity of living he had learned from
his parents. Timmy had assumed a role of leadership
in his family of 10 brothers and sisters. His father
had died while he was in college and Timmy, who had
never married, quickly gravitated to being the one
called upon.
Michael D'Auria, Joseph Doyle and John Tierney were
graduates of St. Joseph-by-the-Sea High School on
Staten Island. Mike and John were firefighters. John
had just finished his shift and jumped on the truck as
it pulled out of the station. Michael was a rookie
who had not yet graduated from the Fire Academy. He
had taken up painting as a way of expressing his
spiritual side. Joseph had gone to college on a
baseball scholarship and had just begun his career at
Cantor Fitzgerald.
In these days, when the importance of WHO we are
speaks so much more clearly than WHAT we do or say, I
share with you five young men, vibrant with
possibilities, who are part of my life. They speak of
the fragility of life and the depth of the human
spirit. They remind me that the choices we make in
life, determine WHO we become. I celebrate their
lives, and I thank God for the threads of gold they
have woven in the tapestry of my life.
Sister Mary Ann Cody, IHM
April 21, 2002
Jeanne & John O'Sullivan
March 28, 2002
Tom - God Bless You - everyone is so sad - you left behind such a beautiful family - someday you'll all be together again - in paradise!
Help us now pray for world peace.
Jeanne & John O'Sullivan, Mineola, NY
Theresa (Finnegan) Gibbens
March 12, 2002
My heart and prayers go out to Beth and Shay and all of Tom's family -
I am so sorry for your loss. I'm an old classmate of Tom's from St. Dominic's - I remember him as a very sweet, funny, smart and goofy guy! I also remember one time when he was spelling his name, and he pronounced the letter "h" like a true irishman "right off the boat"! He was embarrassed, but I loved it - all of my grandparents were from Ireland and I guess he picked up the pronunciation from his Mom - sweet memory...
This year will be our 20th High School reunion - we will miss Tommy.
God Bless.
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