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Karla Kennedy
October 9, 2005
Phyllis,
So sad to hear of your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Karla
Peter Gefteas
October 8, 2005
I'm so sorry for your loss. I always found Mr. Tyrrell to be friendly, outgoing, and upbeat. The neighborhood will not be the same without him.
Candace & Rex Loesby & family
October 7, 2005
Dear Aunt Phyllis and family,
We are saddened by the loss of Uncle Leo, and praise God that Leo is now in His hands.
May God comfort you during this time of loss and hold you up to continue in His purposes for your lives.
Love from all of us.
Rex, Candace, Sarah, Anna & Matthew Loesby
Sharon Sullivan-Constantin
October 6, 2005
Dear Phyllis, Michael, John, Peter, and Nancy,
My Mom just informed me of Leo's passing. I'm so sorry I missed the services. Our deepest sympathy on the passing of Leo. What a gentle giant! What a legacy he leaves!
You'll be in our thoughts and prayers.
Love, Sharon, Marc, and Kyle
Priscilla Groop
October 6, 2005
Leo, darling:I am crying even thinking about writing something here, knowing you'll not be there to read it. Ellie and I will miss you so at Cedar Hammock, and can't even think about you not being here this October. But we WILL take care of your darling Felicita! We will never be able to play the l5th hole without thinking of you watching us!Keep swinging away in heaven! Love, Priscilla.
Chris Bartley
October 6, 2005
A great person with a great personality. He loved basketball and helped so many young players and coaches learn the game. All the former Medford guys will miss you!
Kayleen Johnson
October 5, 2005
Our prayers and sympathy are with all of Uncle Leo's family in your
time of loss and sorrow.
Kathleen is there to watch over him.
Kenneth Johnson, Billerica MA.
Kenneth Johnson Jr., Catherine and Shelley, Piqua, OH
Dr. Kenneth Johnson III, Shannon
and Cole, Homer, NY
Leo "Tiger" Tyrrell
October 5, 2005
Bill Shea
October 4, 2005
Growing up on Lillian Road was a wonderful experience, and Mr. Tyrrell (yes, even as an adult, I still refer to Leo as Mr. Tyrrell) was such an important part of that experience. From early memories of his 4th of July fireworks in the circle, to a chance meeting just several weeks ago, he remains an extended parent of the neighborhood I loved.
I'll speak for my entire Shea (and Sheehy)family and thank him for making Lillian Road what it was and still is...
margaret kelty mcsweeney
October 4, 2005
my family (kelty) concidered tiger
as a member of the family all my
growing up years.
god bless.
Gary Titus
October 4, 2005
I met Leo when I was 9 years old. We had just moved into a new house next to his. I can't remember a day that I ever saw Leo without a smile and a "thumbs up". He and Phyllis and the kids were always great neighbors. Leo was a great role model for me and the kids in the neighborhood. Seeing Leo coach basketball at Milton High School is something that I'll never forget. After being gone for my 20's and 30's I moved back to the Neighborhood with my wife and two children. It was like I never left. Phyllis and Leo hadn't changed a bit, and now they had a whole new generation of kid's on the block. Over the last year it was tough to see Leo not able to get around so well, but he still had that smile and a "thumbs up". In his last year Leo was a brave fighter. He was determined to beat what was ailing him. He would go for walks when he could, and he would sometimes fall only to get up again and come back home. They didn't call him "Tiger" for nothing. Leo, thanks for for being a great neighbor, friend and role model for me and my kids. I will never forget you.
Richard Mason
October 3, 2005
I have known Leo for forty years. First as a teacher and coach, and later as a mentor when I first started to teach in Milton in 1980. He was the greatest guy. I often run into people who knew him through MMA and his summer b-ball camps, and the stories we share are always filled with laughter and fond admiration. Both Mary Jo and I were fortunate to have known and worked with Leo. He always had a special word for the kids who needed it the most. He will surely be missed. But the stories will endure, and the people he touched are better for having known him. May his family find comfort in knowing that he was a teacher who truly made a difference.
Rich and Mary Jo Mason
Anne Fagan
October 3, 2005
I have many fond memories of the years that I worked with Leo at Pierce. He would hold court in the teachers room and keep all of us laughing with his stories.
I will truly miss Leo. He was one of a kind!
Anne Fagan
Roland "Rollie" Dube
October 3, 2005
Leo, I will miss you, you were kind, a gentle man, and a true friend, I will miss you. God Bless
AUDREY COHEN (GERBER)
October 3, 2005
Mr. Tyrrell was my teacher at Milton High School. I am honored and grateful to have "Leo" as one of my favorite teachers. He was the best at MHS. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Audrey Gerber Cohen
Jim Barrett
October 3, 2005
Many of us here at MMA will miss Leo very much. We here at the Facilities Department especially. It seems we all grew up with Leo and we became his extended family. I know I will miss those early morning visits in the summer and the suprise ones in the winter.
Farewell and God bless
Jim Barrett Director of Facilities MMA
Rick Boyages
October 3, 2005
Leo touched the lives of thousands of young people as a teacer, coach, and administrator. His caring and passion will endure in the lives of those he has touched.
Patricia & Greg Roncari
October 3, 2005
I wish I was in my "real" house down in Florida...I could post so many fabulous photos of my pal Leo and Phyllis and "the costumes"!. He was such a trooper!! What a 'wizard' he let his so, so, so, so much loved wife, Phyllis, dress him up on Halloween. He was the most devoted husband I have ever known; and was so proud of the 'kids' that he had always given total tribute to Phyliss. We will all miss you. Here's to you, Leo...I'm sure there is Bud Light in Heaven.
Mark Kramer
October 3, 2005
Leo will be missed at Mass. Maritime Academy.
David Lamontagne
October 3, 2005
A special Thanks to you for the memories of Championship Basketball School and Mass Maritime Academy.
God Bless You!!!
Dave
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