Thomas Mennell

Tom and I served together in Vietnam. I was his supervisor on the night shift in the tactical operations center of the 52nd Artillery Group. We used to play a lot of scrabble during downtime and I'm not sure if I ever beat him. He was a wonderful human being and I'm sorry we didn't get to renew our acquaintance.

I roomed with "Big Train" at Shady Side Academy. He was a great guy and played baseball and football.

I´m thinking about Big Train today because he was my roommate at Shady Side Academy during our senior year (1962-63). I´m going back to a 60th reunion on Thursday, September 22, 2023 where I will be remembering him at a memorial service and in discussions with other members of our class. He was always a little larger than life. He had a strong personality and a great sense of humor. He was a good pitcher for the baseball team and a good quarterback for the football team. I´m sorry that he...

Tom was a good guy and my step dad for 40 years. When Tom married my mom, he infused our house with great enthusiasm. In addition to having endless interests and passions (from bulldogs to bull terriers to Louis L'Amour books and high-performance cars, cameras, and audio), he also just loved to be with people and entertain -- he was the master of grilling huge steaks, roasting enormous Thanksgiving "Thompson" turkeys, and serving great wine. Tom lived well, loved big and always had a sunny...

Glenda, I did not know Tom other than when I saw him at the store or a Nob Hill holiday party. What I do know, he was a survivor. He was brave and courageous. I asked you about him often....and from listening to you, I learned he was a smart, funny, kind and so much more. I am sending my condolences to you and your family. May his memory be a bright spot in your hearts and bring a smile to your faces when you think and talk of him. You were all blessed to have Tom in your life's. ...

Condolences to the family of Tom Mennell from Don Villella, SGM(R) and Vietnam Veterans of Americal Chapter 862.