Ralph T. McDonough

Dear Pappa, 3/19/03

Even though your gone, it's like your still here.
I know I never came by to see you often, but that doesnt mean you werent ever in my thoughts.
I think about all of my childhood memories, that involve you and everyone else in them, I do nothing but smile!!

My last most recent memory of you was on October 24, the day before my birthday, I was on my to RI the next night for an audition, and you were so supportive and...

While I was very saddened to hear of my uncle Tommy's passing, I was stuck with the thought that every memory I had of him was positive.

From climbing Mount Katahdin (With my Father, Brother Jimmy, cousin Ricky, and cousin Michael DeBonis), to going out in one his boats as a child (we usually ran out of gas or had a leak that required continuous bailing), or fixing up his shop where he cut cloth in E. Boston, I alway had fun with him and I have nothing but fond memories of...

Mac, I'll miss you and have never
forgotten the calls you made to me
while my dad was so sick, your friendship meant alot to me. I was
so touched by your concern for me
and often re-read the christmas card
you sent me this year, everything you wrote was so true. Godspeed and
all the rest you deserve now.
love
ellen

Uncle Tommy, I know you are resting in peace on the plush of angel's wings. Even though we can't hear you tell us how fresh we are I know every now and then when I am you are shaking your head at me!
See you when I get home,
HUGS, Love Kimberlee

Jennifer, All my love and support go out to you and my East Boston family. I am so saddened by your loss. Please know that even though we are no longer close in miles, you are often in my thoughts.

TO OUR DEAR FRIEND TOMMY WE WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER YOUR WONDERFUL SENSE OF HUMOR AND ALL OF THE LAUGHTER AND GOOD TIMES, WE HAD OVER THE YEARS. YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN OUR HEARTS AND MIND FOREVER WITH ALL OF OUR LOVED ONES WHOM WE MISS DEARLY. WE TRULY LOVE YOU ALWAYS.
BARBARA & JIM KELBLE XXOO

Dear Pat & Kids - We(my brother Tom and I) are so sorry to hear of Tommy's death. We expect aunts & uncles to pass, but not cousins; this is OUR generation. I will always remember how much Tommy enjoyed coming to visit my father after my mother died. At times like this, I always get a little homesick; Isend love & prayers - Maureen

My last conversation with my cousin Tom was by far the best. Tom knew he wasn't well and spent more than an hour of the precious time he had remaining talking with me about his life, his family, his joys, his mistakes and most importantly his philosophy of life. He relayed to me the how critical it was for people to treat each other with respect and to acknowledge the dignity or each human being.

I finished that conversation a more enlightened person, but sadder for not having...

OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH ALL OF THE MCDONOUGH FAMILY.

LOVE AUNT MARILYN ELLEN DEBBIE AND GERRY