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THOMAS LAVELLE Obituary

LAVELLE
THOMAS R., July 17, 2009. Husband of Sharon L. (nee Turner), father of Kyle, Sharie and the late Gabrielle and Thomas, Jr., brother of John, Robert, Linda Lavelle, Colleen McGrath, Joseph McCook and Harry McCook and the late Denise Lavelle, grandfather of Frederick Laurelli Jr., son of Joseph and the late "Peg" Lavelle McCook, son in law of Victor Turner and the late Elva Turner, sadly missed by many loved ones. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Monday 8:30 A.M. in Visitation BVM Church, "B" St. and Lehigh Ave., Phila. where his Funeral Mass will begin at 10 A.M. H. McBRIDE F.H.

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Published by Philadelphia Inquirer/Philadelphia Daily News from Jul. 23 to Jul. 24, 2009.

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July 28, 2009

My sincere condolences. I have been away for many years but have never forgotten my days at the "Parking Lot"
Tommy was a good friend. I wish peace and comfort to you all.

Sincerely
Mikey Wilson

MAUREEN BELA

July 26, 2009

I AM SO SORRY FOR THE LOSS OF YOUR BROTHER. IT WON'T MAKE SENSE TO ANYONE ELSE BUT ANYTIME I SAW TOMMY WALKING BY WHEN I WAS OUTSIDE MY MOM'S HOUSE HE ALWAYS SAID "HEY MAUREEN" HE DIDN'T JUST CALL ME MURPH. HE KNEW WHICH ONE I WAS. THAT ALWAYS SOMEHOW MEANT SOMETHING TO ME. I LOVE YOU ALL, MAUREEN

Diane Gordon

July 24, 2009

To the LaVelle & McCook Families,
I am so sorry to hear about Tommy. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this sad time.

Kathy and Ken Goodman

July 24, 2009

To the Lavelle and McCook Families,
We were so sorry to hear about Tommy. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this horribly tragic time. You have such a strong and loving family, hang on to each other and hang on to your memories.
Ken and Kathy Goodman

Diane Paisley

July 24, 2009

Dear Linda, Coleen & Family,

I'm so sorry for your loss, my prayers are with you, and your family at this difficult time.

Diane (Dill) Paisley

Dolores Schonewolf

July 24, 2009

Joe & Family
I am sorry for your loss. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
Dev Schonewolf

Kevin MacDonald

July 23, 2009

To the LAVELLE AND MC COOK FAMILIES.
TOMMY WAS A FRIEND FROM THE OLD PARKING LOT DAYS.I HOPE HE IS AT PEACE.
MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS WILL BE WITH YOU.

Maryann Trombetta

July 23, 2009

To the family.
I will Keep Thomas and your entire family in my prayers during this difficult time.

Tiny & Angie leemon

July 23, 2009

Sharon & family we are sorry for your loss of your loved one as we will keep all in our hearts & prayers .

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