Thomas-McDowell-Obituary

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Thomas R. McDowell

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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August 10, 2016
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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John F Givnish Funeral Home - Academy Rd Obituary

McDowell Thomas R., passed away on August 10, 2016, at the age of 75. Beloved husband of Grace V. (nee McCue); loving father of Thomas W. (Tina); cherished grandfather of Tommy, Sean, Colin and Connor; dear brother of Mary Clifford and Joseph McDowell. He was a proud member of A.O.H. Division...

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Tom McDowel was a great person is in my thoughts and prayers ❤ the whole family

Uncle Tom we love you forever.

My prayers are with the McDowell family. I have many happy memories growing up with Joe, Mary and Tom. I think fondly of Tom and Gracie in their courting days and am happy to have known all the McDowell's.
God Bless!

Grace:

In my father's full but abbreviated life, Tom brought him as much joy and amusement as anyone he had ever known. If he was feeling a bit down and frustrated with life, his first option towards rectifying the situation was to head over to your house, and of course, thanks to your good nature and Tom's bottomless well of good humor, he would always return in his typically optimistic state of mind.

While I am sorry for your loss, there is no doubt in my mind...

Uncle Tom, I'm thankful for all the years of good cheer, I'm sorry and saddened by your passing. Geez I was really pulling for you to at least make it back home , even for a bit. GOD Bless you. I will miss you terribly. Love Michael and Jimmy (sweet baby James) Ar dheas Dé go raibh a anam.

Grace, I wish you much peace and healing at this time of sorrow - Liz McNally

I would love to share as many have how lucky we were to have such a great happy go lucky man like Uncle Tom who made for me many awkward times much more comfortable and even fun with his friendly, smart good hearted and karasmatic conversation, he always made me feel like I was welcomed and one of the family when I didn't feel like I belonged , thank you for that aunt Gracie and Uncle Tom , you will always be remembered fondly, aunt Grace and tommy my prayers are with you and the family, I...

Tom was a wonderful and loving friend. He called weekly and visited while Andrew was still alive, and continued to stay in touch with me after Andy passed. I hope he knew how much we appreciated his kindness and how much I'll miss his friendship and quick wit. Your suffering is over, Tom, and you've found peace with the Lord.
May God Bless and console Grace, your son and his family.
With Love

Sending my deepest condolences in this very difficult time. Thoughts and prayers be with you and yours!