Name: Visitation for THOMAS F. COMEAU
Start: 2014-03-24T20:00:00.000Z
End: 2014-03-25T00:00:00.000Z
Location: Robert Spearing Funeral Home, Inc.

COMEAU, Thomas F. 72, of Andover, NJ and Clinton, CT, formerly of Park Ridge, NJ passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, March 20, 2014 at Villa Marie Claire residential hospice in Saddle River, NJ. Born in Boston, Massachusetts to the late Albion A. & Martha E. Comeau on October 10, 1941. Thomas is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Audrey A. (nee Nugent). Devoted father of Patrice Stewart, Thomas Comeau Jr. & his wife Deanna, Erin Kate Comeau & her husband Christoph Grueneis, and Aimee Comeau. Dear brother of Martha Elaine Bartlett, Eileen Montecalvo and her husband John, Laurence Comeau and his wife Joan, and the late Jean Comeau & Mary Comeau Lyle. Cherished grandfather of Ian, Ryan, Sean & Tara Stewart, Thomas, James and Ella Comeau, Caroline and Stefan Grueneis, Diego and Claudia Lender. Thomas grew up in Malden, MA. He was a 1963 graduate of Salem State University and began his career as a history teacher at Silver Lake Regional High School in Kingston, MA. While teaching full-time, he also worked nights as a flight dispatcher at Butler Aviation, Logan Airport, Bos-ton, MA. His career in teaching soon ended as he began to move up the ranks at Butler Aviation. Spanning 30 years, Tom held many positions at Butler, culminating in his position as President of the company. Upon leaving Butler Aviation in 1990, Thomas formed T.F. Comeau & Associates, where he consulted as an expert in aviation fueling and fixed base operations. During this time he was also Chairman of The General Aviation Taskforce of the NATA. In 1995, Thomas relocated to Virginia to be President of DynAir Fueling Inc. and subsequently Swissport Fueling, Inc. Prior to retirement, he was Senior Vice President, Global Sales & Projects, Swissport USA, Inc. Thomas not only loved to work, he also loved to travel. He was fortunate to have worked in a profession that allowed him to feed his passion and travel the world over and explore the remote corners of the globe. Visitation will be held on Monday, March 24 from 4-8pm at the Robert Spearing Funeral Home, Inc., 155 Kinderkamack Rd., PARK RIDGE, NJ. rsfhi.com A funeral mass will be celebrated at 10am on Tuesday, March 25 at Our Lady of Mercy Church in Park Ridge, NJ. Interment will follow at Maryrest Cemetery in Mahwah, NJ. In lieu of flowers, donations in Thomas memory may be made to REED Academy, Villa Marie Claire Hospice or Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice.

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Published by Boston Globe from Mar. 22 to Mar. 23, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for THOMAS COMEAU

32 Entries

LaShauna Smith

March 16, 2025

Sending hugs and love

George and Bonnie Ferragut

March 16, 2024

Great man ! Great family ! Great friend !

GEORGE J FERRAGUT

March 17, 2023

Audrey and family, one of the nicest in Park Ridge NJ! We Miss you all!

Bob Showalter

March 16, 2023

I think of Tom and Audrey often!
Miss you Tommy!!

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La Shauna

March 16, 2022

Erin, Mr. Comeau was an incredible man. He was a wonderful role model. I know life is different without him, but he made sure his children had the guidance they needed. Hugs and Love

March 16, 2020

Erin, Mrs. Comeau and family, sending hugs and all the love. I know he is happy, knowing Caroline and Stefan are wearing blue and gold!!!! La Shauna

September 30, 2015

Dear Audry,

I am a little late with this, came upon this notice by accident. So sorry to learn of Tom's passing. Will always remember you both! We shared that same Boston Accent.Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Sincerely Sandy and Jim Besser
Formerly of Park Ridge

May 22, 2014

Audrey,

So sorry to hear about the passing of Tom. He was a great friend. Love Always, George and Bonnie Ferragut

Pauline Mulcahy

May 15, 2014

Dear Audrey, My sincerest condolences to you and your family on Tom's passing. It is always sad to hear this about one's classmates. It seems like yesterday that we were all classmates in the Class of '63 at Salem State. Take care and I hope we meet again.

Erin Grocki

March 31, 2014

I am sad to hear of the passing of Tom. I remember first meeting him years ago at RISD when he was dropping off Aimee. I always thought of him as a happy, funny supportive dad. He will be missed. Love and prayers to you Audrey and your family.

March 27, 2014

Dear Audrey and Family,
We are very sorry to hear about Tom. He always would stop and chat as he walked by with the dogs on the road at the beach. We always had things we could talk about. My father and he had kind words to say about each other. Our condolences to all of you.
Leslie Handler-Stern and Gary Stern

March 26, 2014

we were so sorry to hear about tom...such a smart, funny, sweet man...his presence will be missed at the beach...our thoughts are with you....Karen and Richard Cohen

Earl Fulmer

March 26, 2014

Met Tom when he was manager of Butler O'Hara. Back in 70's I guess. He took me and my crew to the Blackhawks game that night. Really a neat guy and over the years became good friends. Will miss Tom and that Boston accent!
Earl Fulmer
Chief Pilot
Dresser Ind. Inc.

Peg & Rich Burke

March 26, 2014

Dear Audrey:
We are sadden to learn of Toms passing. We remember all the good times at bowling & Welcome Wagon events. RIP Tom

March 25, 2014

Tom:
We were deeply saddened to learn of your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. True to form, your Dad fought the good fight. He is at peace now. His legacy is not only what he accomplished in his career, it is also in the family he and your Mom raised.Cherish his memory.
With our deepest sympathy,
Greg and Loni

March 25, 2014

Dear Comeau Family, I remember Tom fondly. My sympathies. I worked for Tom at both Butler Aviation in Detroit and later at Swissport Fueling. Tom sent me a very nice hand written letter back in 1989 and told me how much he thought of me and I still treasure that letter. God Bless.
Steve Faber

susan goldman

March 25, 2014

Audry and offspring, Tom will be so missed, my small comfort is added to so many others who are thinking about you now, and remembering Tom over so many many years
Your loss is all our loss
our comfort is that you remain a dear dear summer, sometimes fall, winter, spring family, whose warmth and shared special bond is the choice of owning terriers

Susan & Benchley

Chuck Bobbitt

March 25, 2014

Very sorry to hear of an old friend passing. How old? We were hired together by Butler for a training program in 1968.

Bob Showalter

March 24, 2014

Audrey and family,
Kim and I were saddened to hear that your Tom has passed. I will always cherish our times together both working on NATA efforts and at Butler. He was warm, loving, funny and effervescent- all simultaneously and 24 hours a day.
He always had you and the kids at the very center of his being. I pray that you can feel God's Blessings on you and the warmth of the good memories your years together brings. Bob and Kim

March 24, 2014

Audrey and her children,Martha,Eileen,Larry, John and all the families, even though we cannot be with you all at this time you all are in our prayers and thoughts.Tommy was one of the"GOOD GUYS".We will all miss him and his great sense of humor! love Jim and Hester Riley

Judy Sadick

March 24, 2014

My sincere sympathies Tom and family. May the perpetual light shine upon him and God grant him eternal salvation.

Nancy Nugent

March 24, 2014

Dearest Audrey & Kids,
Tom brought much levity and class to every
Nugent discussion (even politics) and Nugent gatherings. His smile beamed so brightly when he spoke of his children with such pride in their every achievement or hurdle.

May Tom's memory always bring you joy, comfort and strength and be part of his
grandchildren's stories for ever on.
We are thinking of you all with our heartfelt condolences and love,
Patty, Kenneth, Russell and Nancy Nugent

March 24, 2014

We are so sorry about Tom.He was a wonderful person and we are thinking of you all at this difficult time.Love,John,Elaine,Liz and Brittany O'Neil

La Shauna Smith

March 24, 2014

Erin, its during difficult times like this that I dislike living so far away from you. Please know that God makes no mistakes. We "the Smith Family" are and will continue to lift your entire family up in prayer. I love you, La Shauna

March 24, 2014

Erin, its times like this that I dislike living so far away from you. Please know that God makes no mistakes and "We", the Smith Family are and will continue to lift your entire family up in prayer. I love you, La Shauna

Elizabeth and Charles Basil

March 23, 2014

Tom was a warm, kind, pleasant and welcoming man, with a smile more memorable than his great mustache.

His passing was too soon, but in his time he achieved great things.

Sincerest condolences,

March 23, 2014

Dear Comeau family, it is with great sadness that we write this. Tom was such a lovely man. He was smart, funny and an industry leader and mentor. Craig really enjoyed his insight and camaraderie in the aviation industry. We enjoyed re-connecting with him at U of M football games in Ann Arbor.
Tom was just a wonderful person, and we will truly miss him. Craig and Sue Sincock

March 23, 2014

it is always difficult to say good-bye to those we have loved so very much, but the memories of the life we shared with them will always live on. my deepest sympathy to the entire comeau family. I'm praying for you and wishing you didn't have to say good-bye. cynthia cooke whiting, nj

March 22, 2014

Dear Audrey and Family,
It is always with a heavy heart we say goodbye to those we love. How blessed you were to have had such an amazing husband, father and grandfather. Tom had such a genuine disposition and gentle warmth. I adored him from the day he arrived at Beach Park. I cherish the image of him patiently hand washing his sports car on a sunny day. I loved that he always had time for a chat with a kind word to say.
One day in heaven we'll wash our cars and chat some more.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Lisa Lorber Jones (and Manya & Grant)

Murtagh Family

March 22, 2014

Audrey and her children, Auntie Eileen, Auntie Martha, Uncle Larry and their families, we are so sorry for your loss. Although we can't be with you physically in the upcoming days, you will be in our thoughts and prayers as you go through these difficult times. Uncle Tommy will truly be missed..xo

David Marsters

March 22, 2014

Although I can't be with you while you remember your loved one, you're in my thoughts from afar.

Kim Zittel

March 22, 2014

Dear Mrs. Comeau, Erin, Aimee, and Family,
We are saddened with you upon the passing of your husband and father. I remember your family as being so close and loving. While this is a beautiful treasure, it also makes the sting of Mr. Comeau's passing hurt all the more. What a glorious life he lived and he was no doubt honored and felt the embrace of each of you being present for him when he left this world. Many condolences to each of you. May you find peace and solace in all the memories you have - and know through these - he continues to live. Love, Kim Zittel and family

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