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Thomas Boland Obituary

Thomas P. Boland, Junior, God has taken our Tommy into his loving embrace. Thomas Patrick Boland, Junior, left us on Sunday, September 7th of 2008, after a long struggle with liver disease. He fought valiantly, but his spirit was much stronger than his earthly body. He is mourned by his wife of twenty years, Donna of Mesa, Arizona, and his son, Damien P. Boland, of Moscow, Pennsylvania. He leaves behind his brother, Bradley Boland and his family of Purcellville, Virginia; a sister, Donna de la Vina and her family in Las Vegas, Nevada; and a sister, Diane Combs and her family of Mesa, Arizona. Thomas was born in Scranton, Pennsylvania, and attended Central High School. He left at the age of 18 to fight in the Vietnam conflict and came back a changed man. He was a sweet, thoughtful and caring man who loved his family and was loved by so many. He is preceded in death by his parents, Louise Pecoraro-Boland and Thomas P. Boland, Senior, as well as his younger brother Jeffrey Boland, who were waiting for him at heaven's gate to welcome him into their arms. You will be sadly missed, Tommy, and always loved.

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Published by The Arizona Republic on Sep. 12, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Thomas Boland

17 Entries

Bonnie Eisenstat Weissman

September 29, 2008

Dear Boland family,
I was saddened to recently hear of Tommy's passing. I will always fondly remember him and all of you as we grew up together on Monroe Avenue in Scranton. May God comfort you in your loss.

Denise Rivera

September 25, 2008

tommy i will miss you . I remember going to your house to see you light off fire works .you were always so nice .i'm sorry we did not get to talk in along time .you will be missed dearly<3

Bernadette Boland

September 24, 2008

We're really going to miss our most favorite uncle in the whole world!! I'm really going to miss hearing his voice over the telephone at night, and listening to his words of encouragement. I'm going to miss our candy man. We love you Uncle Tommy!!!!!!!!!!

Jay and Carolyn Krause

September 23, 2008

Donna and the Boland Family,
We are so sorry to hear of Tom's passing. Donna, your in our prayers always. It was just like Tom that, last time we talked, he was more concerned about Carolyn's medical problems than his own. We will miss him dearly!! Please remember that we are only a phone call away>

Love and Prayers!!

Jay and Carolyn

David Krause

September 22, 2008

Donna,

I am so sorry that Tom passed on. I am even more sorry that we did not know that he was ill and suffering.

God Bless Tom and you. We are always thinking of you and wish you the very best. Be strong and take solice in the knowledge that Tom is in a more comfortable place, with no more pain or discomfort to bother him.

Love,

Dave

Dr. Thomas Mackarevich

September 21, 2008

Farewell brother-in-arms...You were there for me when I needed it most. My condolences to the Boland family. Tommy and I lived together after we returned from the Army. I will miss him

Donna Louise DeLaVina

September 21, 2008

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, ""I welcome you.""

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......""My day was not in vain.""
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2008

Joyce Power

September 20, 2008

Keith and I met Tommy and Donna in Healdsburg four years ago when his niece, Amber O'Donnell, married our son Gavin Power. Amber adored her Uncle Tommy, and we were delighted to be seated with him and Donna at the rehearsal dinner and get to know them. He took the opportunity of being in California to explore the area and particularly enjoyed going to the coastal towns and savoring the local wines. We know that he will be sorely missed by his family and the many friends he made during his lifetime. He was a charming, intelligent and entertaining man.

Donna DeLaVina

September 20, 2008

To all Our Brother Tommys friends........
Thank you so much for your words and expressions of kindness. Tommy fought a courageous battle for many years..........he was a man among men! He touched so many lives.......and never thought he did. All your letters and cards proved differently.His hand print will be forever imprinted on our hearts. He died a peaceful death. He is now with his parents, and brother Jeffery and to many good friends and family. I told him that mom will have a pot of her sauce ready for him when he gets there. He died in our arms. I want to let you all know that his wife Donna Ruth Boland stood by his side through it all...........and took such great care of him durning this very difficult time. So thank you all again................please keep him in your hearts. I'm sure he will pop in to help you on Angels wings.
God Bless and thank you again.
The Boland family.

Charlotte (Cohen) Pollock

September 19, 2008

Please accept my sincere sympathies on the loss of dear Tommy. I too grew up in Scranton and was friendly with him through Bonnie Eisenstat and Barbie Levy. Tommy was a really nice, soft spoken guy with hair that was always in place! He will be missed!

Lori Hettler

September 18, 2008

I am sorry for your loss. I remember, as a kid, playing in the yard, taking walks in the woods... Tommy, you will be missed.

christopher killeen

September 16, 2008

my sympathies to the family.....Tom and I pedaled papers for the Scranton Tribune at the same time....he was a fine fellow. Chris Killeen, Morristown New Jersey

Tom Manger

September 16, 2008

It's been almost 40 years since I've seen Tommy, but I have a vivid image of him wearing his green fatigue jacket and walking the streets of Scranton with a smile on his face. He was a good friend to me while at Central HS and I'm sorry that we lost touch with each other.

Pamela Geren

September 13, 2008

I was stunned to see the notice in the paper and I am at a loss of words. Now I wish I had a chance to talk to Tom before I left Godiva. He always felt like an old friend that I talked to every week and saw occasionally at holidays. My thoughts are with his family and friends because he was a great person and will be missed.

Amy A

September 13, 2008

I am sorry for your loss. Your all in my thoughts and prayers..

Francine Morton

September 12, 2008

There are no words for me to express my deep sorrow at the loss of such a caring, warm and loving friend. I'll miss our long distance phone chats, your great and sometimes corny jokes, your messages on my answering machine. God, I wished i would of saved those messages just to hear your voice again... You've been a great friend Tommy, the best, and I'll miss you while I'm here on earth buddy. I can hear you saying: "That's it for me...Sandman over and out". Do me a favor--save a seat for me right in between you and George and we'll catch up on ol' times. And they were good times too Mr. Boland. You'll never be any further away than my memories. I love you buddy...

Barbra Goldberg

September 12, 2008

I just finished reading the article that Barry sent me. I can't begin to tell you how surprised and upset I was when I saw it. There are no words that can express my thoughts at this time, except that I wish I had known that Tommy had been ill. He has and will always hold a very special place in my heart (as do all of you.) I know he is at peace and will be taken care of by you parents and Jeff. Please keep in touch when you get a chance.

Love,

Barbra

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