Photo courtesy of Fortuna Funeral Home - Independence
Garfield Heights, Ohio
1932 - 2016 (Age 83)
Thomas B. McLaughlin, 83, passed away March 23, 2016. Beloved husband of the late Joyce (nee Gillespie); Loving Father of Tim, Tom (Diane), Brian (Joanna), Terry, Matt (Kathy), and Erin; Dear Grandfather of Megan, Tyler, Lauren, Colin, Kevin, Morgan, Molly, Owen, and Sean; Son of the late Thomas J. and Agnes (nee Fallon); Brother of Mary Donovan (deceased), Lois Ruvolo, Nancy Baresich, and Sally McKenna. Tom was a CYO Coach and Athletic Director at Holy Name and St. Monica for 28 years. Visitation Monday, March 28, 2016 from 3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at Fortuna Funeral Home, 7076 Brecksville Road, Independence, Ohio 44131. Funeral Service Tuesday 10:00 a.m. at the funeral home followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. at St. Monica Church. Interment All Saints Cemetery.
Tom was an enormous help to Holy Name High School.He was a very important part of our state championship in 1975. The entire McLaughlin family is in my prayers.
Richard Donovan
March 30, 2016 | Brunswick, OH
Tim, so sorry to hear of Toms passing. He will be missed by many. Tom could always brighten your day with one of his endless supply of jokes or stories. I know my day was always better after our paths had crossed. Please accept my sincere condolences. Joe Skoczen
joe skoczen
March 28, 2016 | Seven Hills, OH
Tim so sorry to hear that tom has passed. I know he will be missed by many.He could always brighten your day with one of his many stories or jokes. condolences, Joe Skoczen
March 28, 2016
Our deepest sympathy on the loss of your father. We have wonderful memories of him. Our prayers are with the family at this sad time.
Thomas and Eileen Longo
March 28, 2016
Erin,
So sorry to hear about your dad. He was one of my favorite coaches. My dad thought the world of him too! They are in heaven together. You and your family are in my prayers on the days ahead.
Lee Ciresi
March 28, 2016 | BROADVIEW HEIGHTS, OH
Our deepest sympathy for the passing of your father. He and my dad had a great time in the neighborhood.
Death leaves a heartache no one can heal,
Love leaves memory no one can steal.
from a headstone in Ireland
Rohrer family
March 28, 2016
Prayers for you and your family Kathleen. May your memories keep his spirit alive in your hearts forever.
Janet Drop
Janet Drop
March 28, 2016 | Vermilion, OH
So sorry for your loss. Keeping you and your family in our prayers.
Linda and Gary Kopania
March 28, 2016
Dear Tom (Debbie), Tim, Brian and rest of the McLaughlin Family,
Sorry for your loss. A grand man whose has left this world better than what is was when he entered it. His family is living proof of that. May the good Lord comfort you all.
Most Respectfully and with greatest sympathy,
Pat, Gina, Mary and Sheila
The McManamons
March 28, 2016
