Montville, New Jersey
Stealing Quiet Moments
If anyone had asked Thomas V. Linehan what his idea of a perfect vacation was, he would have said that it was a week spent at home in Montville.
"He was a quiet person," Carol Linehan said of her husband of almost 10 years. "We were basically homebodies. He was very private."
A senior vice president at Marsh & McLennan, Mr. Linehan enjoyed working on his yard and playing with the couple's two children, Melissa, 7, and Tommy, 4. They would frolic in the treehouse in the backyard, he would make picnics for them and he would take them on walks. "My daughter always knew how to get a laugh out of him," Mrs. Linehan said.
Mr. Linehan, 39, was not without friends. His memorial service last Saturday in Montville was attended by hundreds of friends, from his high school days in Vernon, his days at the Assumption College in Massachusetts, and by friends from jobs. There were even people there from the men's softball team he belonged to in Vernon, the Mud Chickens.
The Linehans met on a blind date, arranged by Mrs. Linehan's brother-in-law, Dennis Taormina, who worked with Mr. Linehan and was also on the 98th floor of 1 World Trade when it was attacked.
When they met, "it was like love at first sight," Mrs. Linehan said. "We met in June, were engaged by October, and married in February. We had almost 10 wonderful years together."
Carol, I wish we had had the pleasure of meeting Tom! But we have had the pleasure of having Little Tommy and yourself in our life for the last couple of years. Our hearts go out to you and your family and we think of Tom frequently. From the comments I read about him he seemed like a lovely, caring husband and father. So sorry for your loss.
Sherry Feitel
September 09, 2022 | Family
Tommy was my youngest first cousin. I have never forgotten him - he was so loved. For many years I attended a 9.11 memorial evening service at Assumption College. (there was a place there where they had created a memorial for him). I spoke his name. Christmas at Nana's - Little Tommy. Never forgotten. Mary Ellen Fennell Pastor
Mary Ellen Pastor
September 27, 2020 | Shrewsbury, MA | Family
I am a second cousin of Thomas, residing in Cork. We recently received a visit from another second cousin of us both, From Philadelphia. They visited the original family home of the Linehans in Ballybeg, Buttevant, County Cork. This is approx 4 miles from where I live with my wife Eileen and Son Jimmy. My mother Mary is age 96 and thankfully fully on top of senses and with a very good interest in her heritage. Her mother was Linehan. We would love to receive any member of the family at...
Declan Duggan
September 30, 2018 | Cork
From to the families paperboy & friend .Sorry tom, you & Paul C . Were always the best of poeple along with your family president and past. The world to you all.
Wjc
Willam Cokeley
May 18, 2016 | Lyndhurst, NJ
Dear Carol,
My family and I will never forget you or Tom, and we will continue to keep you and your family in our prayers.
Sincerely,
Dennis Walker
Your former Tenant in your New Jersey Townhouse
Dennis Walker
September 25, 2015 | Portsmouth, VA
I was a young Teacher at VTHS I remember Tommy's great smile. Playing basketball in gym early mornings before school. Prayers with your family! I know you are playing hoops in Heaven!
John Ryan
September 11, 2015 | Milford, PA
We never forget.....
Tj K
September 11, 2014 | Point Pleasant, NJ
I chose your husband's name as our University here in California paid tribute to each of the 2,799 victims of 9/11. We planted flags and prayed over those lost that day. I was honored to chose Thomas Linehan. I will continue to pray for your family. We have not forgotten.
Sheri Torelli
September 11, 2014 | Riverside, CA
Thomas and family.. I don't know if were related but I saw your name and wanted you to know that you are all in our family's thoughts and prayers
Diana Linehan-Irwin
May 18, 2014 | Maumee, OH