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Thomas McGreevy Obituary
formerly of Lowell, MA
ATLANTA, GEORGIA -- Thomas Joseph McGreevy was born 18 January 1928 and died 11 November 2012 at Hospice Atlanta on Veteran's Day. A Georgian since 1961, Tom was born in Lowell, Massachusetts, the son of Thomas H. and Mary A. (Whelton) McGreevy.
He graduated in 1944 from Keith Academy in Lowell, a Catholic all-boys high school staffed by the Xaverian Brothers. Early in 1952, he married Doris Word of Brooklyn, who survives him. He had a distinguished career with the U.S. Army retiring in 1974. He then moved to Atlanta as Training Officer for the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. He was appointed GBI Deputy Director in January 1976, managing the Investigative Division until November 1981 and the Georgia Crime Information Center until his second retirement in 1993.
His seven children survive him: Patricia Snow of Lilburn, Georgia; Eileen Bennett of Salem, Oregon; Thomas (Cynthia) of Norcross, Georgia; Brian of Decatur, Georgia; Dennis (Elizabeth) of Atlanta, Georgia; Kevin (Valerye) of Lexington, Georgia; and Mary (Scott) Free of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He is also survived by seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild; his brother, John McGreevy of Nashua, New Hampshire; as well as 10 nieces and nephews.
He was a founding member of St. Francis de Sales, the traditional Latin parish of the Atlanta Archdiocese. MCGREEVY -- His funeral Mass will be celebrated by the Reverend Father Joel Kiefer, FSSP, at St. Francis de Sales Church in Mableton, at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, November 14, followed by burial at the Georgia National Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be on Tuesday at Patterson's Oglethorpe Hill with the Rosary being prayed at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday.
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Memories and Condolences
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Tom Simmons
November 30, 2012
Rest in Peace, Tom. I was frequently at Military Police and CID schools and most of my memories of those days involved interactions with T.J. He was a man we always knew we could count on for fair treatment and an honest answer. Deepest sympathies to the family.
November 26, 2012
I knew Tom during his tours in Vietnam and Ft Gordon ... and later as civilians we crossed professional paths when he was with the GBI in Atlanta. He was the epitome of an officer and a gentleman and he will be missed by many.
Tom Briggs
Brian & Doris Rachiele
November 20, 2012
Thomas always had a smile and a happy out look on life. I will miss seeing him and talking to him at church. I will pray for his soul and all of his family. He will be missed.
Lloyd Horton
November 16, 2012
To Doris and all the children. I am so sorry for your loss.
Dan Barber
November 14, 2012
My deepest sympathy to the McGreevy family. Know that Tom will live on in the memory of many as a master detective, a very distinguished one, who made the world a better place.
Amy Curtis ( GBI-GCIC)
November 13, 2012
To the family of Mr. McGreevy stay strong and continue to keep the faith. I know what you are going through because where you are now my family was there last November when we lost our loved one(my mom). Mr. McGreevy was a wonderful and kind man. I was hired at the GBI under his leadership and to this day I have him to thank for that. RIP Mr. McGREEVY!! You are now a Soldier in God' s Army!!
November 13, 2012
We are so sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
The Pfeffer's
November 13, 2012
Our sympathy to you Mary, and all of your family.
Tony & Mary Ann Nuetzi
SG
November 13, 2012
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
B. O. (John 6:40)
November 13, 2012
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Bill Connell
November 13, 2012
God bless you Tom, you were quite a guy. We met you at a Keith reunion in Florida several years ago. I remember Jack & Jimmy. I graduated from Keith in 1948.
EG
November 13, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
George Emfinger
November 13, 2012
In rememberance of my former boss at GBI, "Mr. McGreevy". From day 1, he inspired me to strive for professionalism and excellence. You will be long remembered as the true architect of the Georgia Crime Information Center. May you rest in peace... with deepest sympathies to wife and family.
Bill Head
November 12, 2012
Rest in peace, T J. Deepest sympathies to Doris, family and friends.
Mickey Head
November 12, 2012
My good friend and CID mentor, "Major Mac", will be forever in my heart. He is without a doubt in a better place where freedom from pain and suffering exist. My thoughts, love and prayers go out to Doris and all family members and friends. May God help all to cope with this great loss.
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