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COADY, THOMAS 'TOM', 22
Gainesville - Thomas 'Tom' Coady, age 22 of Gainesville, Florida passed away Saturday, December 6, 2014. He was born August 12, 1992 in Cambridge, Massachusetts to Maria R. Madden and Gerard A. Coady.
Thomas was a biology major at the University of Florida. He worked with Immigrant families in need in Alachua and Levy County. He volunteered at the Veterans Administration Hospital.
He was preceded in death by his father, Gerard A. Coady, paternal grandparents, Tomas and Christina Coady of Galway, Ireland.
He is survived by his mother and stepfather, Maria R. Coady Bedard and Thomas W. Bedard; sister, Rachel C. Coady, stepbrother, Austin T. Bedard, stepsister, Emliy A. Bedard, maternal great grandmother, Marie J. Del Rossi, maternal grandparents, William and Carol (Del Rossie) Ritchie and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
A celebration of life service will be held Thursday, December 11, 2014 at 5:00p.m. at the Greenhouse Church, 2925 NW 39 Avenue. Family will receive friends from 3 to 5 p.m. at the church. In lieu of flowers, donations can made be made in memory of Thomas Coady to the UF Department of Biology, payable to 'UF Foundation. These funds will go to support other undergraduates at the University of Florida pursuing a degree in Biology. Mail to UF CLAS Development, PO Box 117300, Gainesville, FL 32611. Please visit his memorial page at
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Memories and Condolences
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Leona Gerrior Carr
December 6, 2021
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Betty Whittenberg
December 13, 2014
I also didn't know Tom or his family. But I do know the pain. I lost my only child in the month of December...not that it matters the month...but its a life time struggle. My heart just hurts for you. Please know there are many others that are feeling your pain. May you go "through" it, the best you can. May God bless you and hold you tight in his arms.
Judy Whedbee
December 11, 2014
Tom, you and your wife and children are in my prayers. May God Bless you and your family and be your support.
Linda Huntzberry
December 11, 2014
Tom and Maria,there are no words I can say to you to ease your pain but please know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Gary Myers
December 11, 2014
Maria, my heartfelt condolences to you and your family. As my son Elliott's best friend since high school, Tom and he shared many adventures. Along the way, I watched Tom grow from a boy to a man. We miss him.
Mary Anne Smith
December 11, 2014
I do not know Tom or his family, but I am a mother who also lost a son. I know the terrible pain you feel. Only my faith in God got me through that awful dark time. May God bless Tom's family and be their support and salvation.
Lorraine Pelletier
December 10, 2014
For Thomas. May you be with Jesus always, and our prayers for all of his family. Love always, Lorrie & Leo
Odell Anderson
December 10, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Nod and Lisa Harmon
December 10, 2014
Tom and Maria, there are no words to express comfort during your loss. So unbelievable.
Fran Gantt Janet Green
December 10, 2014
Sending our most sincere condolenses to the Coady family and Bill and Carol, along with prayers for peace and understanding. May the beautiful memories of Tom and his warm smile mend your broken hearts.
Mary Brownell
December 10, 2014
Dear Maria, I am sorry for the loss of your beautiful son, Tom. I can tell from so many of your facebook posts that your relationship was a special one and that he brought you so much joy. My heart breaks for you and your family. I pray that your beautiful memories will bring some comfort and that God will grant you the strength to endure. Peace, Mary
Wade Jones
December 10, 2014
Tom, I'm so saddened to hear the news of you and your family's loss. Please know that you and yours are in my thoughts and prayers.
Janet Peterson
December 10, 2014
Maria, I am deeply saddened for your loss, please know you are in my prayers and thoughts...May your heart be filled with peace and love...
Barbara Latulippe
December 9, 2014
Tom and Maria
My heart breaks for the sorrow, sadness and loss you are experiencing. May you find some comfort with your family and friends who will be here to help heal and support you during this difficult time. I know he was so special to your family and those he touched along his journey. I wish I could be there to give you a big hug and let you know how much we all grieve with you. - Barb Latulippe
Fred and Debbie Bedard
December 9, 2014
Tom and Maria
No words can say how sorry we are at this sad time.We were so fortunate to have meet Tom when we where there. He left a lasting impression in our hearts.Our prayers are with you and your family. Love Fred and Debbie Bedard
Linda Branchaud Hagopian
December 9, 2014
Very sorry for your loss Maria. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Jennifer & Sasha Grek
December 9, 2014
We are so sorry for the loss of Tom. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Elizabeth Washington
December 9, 2014
Sending blessings of peace and healing to you and your family, Maria. You are all in my heart at this sorrowful time.
Sandra Citty
December 9, 2014
Tom and Maria and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. We are thinking of you and praying for you all. Although we had not met him, after reading this legacy page, I am in awe with what an amazing young man he was and the impacts he had in his life and on the lives of others. We are thinking of you and your family and our prayers are with you. Love, Sandra and Jeff Citty
December 9, 2014
My condolence to the Coady Family. May the God of all comfort sustain you during this difficult time. -Isaiah 61:1,2
~Catherine
Leona Carr
December 9, 2014
Maria and family Carol and Bill so SORRY for your loss. Prayers are being sent to you
With deepest condolences. Love Leona Carr
December 9, 2014
May you find peace and comfort among people who love you.
Un abrazo,
Victoria Gomez de la Torre
December 9, 2014
So sorry for your loss, Maria and family. So enjoyed Thomas when we were at your house for Thanksgiving many years ago.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you
Love
Linda & Tony DeCesare
Carol & Roger Branchaud
December 9, 2014
I'm so sorry that I didn't get to know you. I do know you had a wonderful, caring Mother. My sympathy to all of you, Maria, Rachel, Carol & Bill and all of the family. Our Prayers are with you.
December 9, 2014
Tom I will keep you and the family in my prayers..Mimi(your VA family)
Sandra Hancock
December 9, 2014
Thomas was a bright light to those around him--funny, kind, intelligent, handsome, caring--and had a fire burning within to help others. Keep your face to the sun as time goes on and feel his warmth and brightness...
Jane Govoni
December 9, 2014
Maria and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
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