Thomas William "Billy" Noonan

Thomas Noonan Obituary

AUBURN < Thomas "Billy" William Noonan, 76, a life resident of 16 Burt Ave., Auburn, passed away Monday, Aug. 31, 2009, at his home. "Billy" was the only son of Thomas William and Anne Murphy Noonan. A life member of Holy Family parish, and a graduate of Holy Family School, he was a Navy veteran of the Korean War and retired from Western Electric in Syracuse. A devoted fan of Notre Dame sports, he was also a passionate reader, always current on sports and politics. He was a volunteer for many years with Meals on Wheels, a member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, Utopia Club and Knights of Columbus. Surviving are several first cousins including Tom and Janis Schmidt, Auburn, Jim and Denise Schmidt, Rochester, Ed and Karen Schmidt, Sparta, N.J., Mary and Mike Mastropietro, Saratoga, Linda Schmidt, Auburn, Tom and Marge Gargan, Auburn, Jack and Ann Gargan, Kent, Ohio, Margie and Richard Diehl, Gulfport, Miss., Marie McGill, Binghamton, Joe Casper, Baldwinsville, Sharon Haines, Auburn, Charles Conboy, Auburn, John Conboy, Albany, and Edward Conboy, Boston; many second cousins, close friends and neighbors. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday, in Holy Family Church, with interment afterwards in St. Joseph"s Cemetery. Calling hours will be held 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, at Farrell"s Funeral Service Inc., 84 South St., Auburn. Memorial may be made to either Holy Family Church, Meals on Wheels or the Seymour Library. To send a message to the family, sign our guest book at www.auburnpub.com and click on obituaries.

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Published by The Citizen on Sep. 2, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Thomas Noonan

15 Entries

September 6, 2009

Billy
I always knew you were a defensive guy. 1st game up in heaven and a shutout

Eddie Kolo

September 4, 2009

Auburn has lost a legend - one who never will be forgotten. I first met Mr. Noonan when I was just a grade school kid. I would listen to he and my Dad (and many other kid's Dads)talk sports during my visits to the Knights of Columbus, usually after Mass on Sundays. Whether it was Notre Dame, The Cleveland Browns, The Philadelphia Phillies or a highly touted prep star from Anytown, USA signing a national letter of intent, Mr. Noonan knew every detail. I would leave asking my Dad, "how does one man know so much about so many different things?" But I think his greatest pleasure came from following and enjoying the local athletes who were excelling at the time. He always knew who had played a good game or who was having a championship season. As a kid growing up, those are memories that last a lifetime.

God Bless you Mr. Noonan, I will be thinking of you on Sunday's, once again talking sports with many of the Dads, probably after Mass.

With Fond Memories,
Eddie Kolo

Terry Rice

September 3, 2009

The passing of Mr. Noonan is certainly a loss for Auburn and Notre Dame football. He was a good friend of my dad's and got me started in organized baseball many years ago.

There was no one that I know that knew more about high school football nationwide and whether they would be a good fit for ND!. He had a strong Catholic faith and his smile and friendship will be missed by me and many others.

Now he will have more influence over ND and maybe they will win another national championship!!

Dick & Jean Fitzgerald

September 3, 2009

We were sorry to hear of Billy's passing. He was certainly was an "Auburn Legend". His passionate interest is sports and politics sparked many memorable conversations.

We remember seeing him suddenly start running as he walked South Street. I can almost see him and Gene Donahue having a grand ND discussion.....
Thanks for the memories Billy

Karen Stevens

September 3, 2009

Dear Billy's Family,

So very sorry for your loss. Billy
has been the Best neighbor for the
last 15 years. He had a heart of
gold. Billy surely was one of a kind.
My daughters and I will truly miss
him!

john sperduti

September 3, 2009

I remember Bill from my attendance at Holy Family School and Church. Bill was always energetic and pleasant in his activities. My prayers to his family.

September 2, 2009

I am truly going to miss Mr. Noonan! Who else will walk in the door of the library and greet me by saying, "look who's here....the Obama-Loving Democrat"? He made me laugh with his "corny" political jokes, he was a character..Go Notre Dame!!!!
Fondly,
Kathleen Klink Sherman

Dan Quinn

September 2, 2009

Billy was a true Legend of Auburn as Ormie Kingmight say. I am sure God holds a special place for him in the ND wing of heaven. He was a special favorite of my Dad from his time coaching football at Holy Family and the subject of many stories. Our prayers and thought are with his family.

September 2, 2009

Tom & Jance - Billy was a great man. We enjoyed seeing him at the boys baseball games and always listening to him talk about the Y-field. I am glad we had the opportunity to see him at Colleen's graduation.

Our deepest sympathy.

Beth & Greg Horbal

Ed & Claudia Emlaw

September 2, 2009

Bill was a great friend for over 70 years. I enjoyed our time together. It will never to be the same when I return to Auburn.

Melissa,Darrin,Lauren &Morgan Fearnow

September 2, 2009

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Margaret&Richard Diehl

September 2, 2009

In My Pocket

I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.

My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.

They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.

Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.

But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.

Jim Orman

September 2, 2009

Dear Family,

I am sorry for your loss. I've known Billy since I was a kid attending games at Falcon Park with him and my family. Those are wonderful memories that we still talk about.

God Bless,
Jim Orman

September 2, 2009

Billy was an icon - I enjoyed listening to his great knowledge on so many topics. ( I may not have agreed with him 100%)- but grew from his knowledge Helen Delaney

Carol Cambareri

September 2, 2009

I was so saddened to read of Billy's passing. He was very charming, and though our politics differed, we sure did love to talk about them! My most sincere sympathy to all his family. He was a great Irish man!!! I'll always remember his saying- "All Irish are democrats til they get to the bank!"

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