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THOMAS P. FOLAN

1921 - 2016

THOMAS P. FOLAN obituary, 1921-2016, Belmont, MA

BORN

1921

DIED

2016

FUNERAL HOME

CLOSED-Stanton Funeral Service

786 Mount Auburn Street

Watertown, Massachusetts

THOMAS FOLAN Obituary

FOLAN, Thomas P. Of Belmont & Chatham April 27, 2016. Beloved husband of the late Jeanette (McAuliffe) Folan. Devoted father of Mary Katheryn "Katy" Folan-Lovasco & her husband David of North Andover and Dr. Peter F. Folan & his wife Karlyn of Belmont. Cherished grandfather of Thomas Peter Folan and Caroline Summer Folan. Brother of Matthew Folan, Nora Murphy, & Nancy Folan of Norwood and the late Catherine Garabedian, Mary & John Folan. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. The Folan Family wishes to thank Drs. Timothy Murphy & Barbara Healey along with the staff of Newton Wellesley Hospital for their kind and compassionate care during Tom's illness. Funeral from the Stanton Funeral Home 786 Mt. Auburn St. (Rt16) WATERTOWN on Saturday at 9:30 A.M. Funeral Mass in St. Joseph Church, Common St. Belmont at 10:30 A.M. Relatives and friends respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Friday 4-8 P.M. Interment Calvary Cemetery, Waltham. Tom attended St. Catherine's School Norwood & Norwood H.S., Alumnus of Wentworth Institute of Technology, Penn State Univ. & Harvard Business School. Late U.S. Navy Veteran WWII. Retired Lobbyist for the Edison Co. & NAGE. In lieu of flowers contributions in Tom's memory to Pope St. John National Seminary , 558 South Ave. Weston, MA 02493 would be appreciated. www.stantonfuneralhome.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Apr. 27 to Apr. 29, 2016.

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Caroline Folan

April 6, 2021

Papa was the best!! i miss him so much!

Tim Murphy

April 21, 2020

A truly great man. A member of the greatest generation and wonderful family man. He is sorely missed by all.
God Bless you Thom

Kathleen Graham

December 25, 2017

We were saddened to hear of Tom's passing. Tom was a great friend of my dad Pat Graham and had many visits here at the Graham house hold. Fond memories.

Tommy Folan

June 14, 2017

He was a amazing Papa!!!

Stephen Walsh and Family

May 1, 2016

May you find peace and comfort knowing Thomas is with GOD and all his Angels.

The Meadows

April 30, 2016

Thank you for letting us take care of your dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

April 29, 2016

Our prayers are with and so sorry for your loss. Roger and Pat LeBlanc

Denise Cronan-Johnson

April 29, 2016

Katy, Peter and families

We are very sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. We remember him and your Mother fondly

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time

the Cronan Family (Theresa, Christine, Diane, and Denise)

Darlene

April 29, 2016

My deepest condolences to your family, Our prayers and thoughts are with you, it is never easy to lose a loved one who is so dear to your heart, May you draw comfort from God, who will sustain you and give you peace .2 Corn 1:3,4

Fr. Donald MacMillan, SJ

April 29, 2016

My prayers and condolences to you, Peter, and all the family. May your father rest in peace and God comfort you with his mercy, love and peace.

Tim Murphy

April 28, 2016

Tom Folan will be in my memory forever. He was the definition of the perfect gentleman. He had charm, great Irish wit, hard working and a love for his family. Thank you God for letting me know Tom Folan.

Jennifer McGrath

April 28, 2016

I an so sorry to hear that Mr.Folan passed away! He was such a beautiful spirit....always offering wise words and just so kind. I hope that Katy and Peter find strength in the fact that he is at peace.
God Bless You and Rest Easy Mr. FOLAN
❤ Jennifer McGrath

Mariah Kelly

April 28, 2016

Tom Folan gave me away at my wedding. He was an amazing man with a huge heart who loved everyone he met. I will always be thankful for his wisdom, kindness, and generosity. Rest in paradise sweet Tom. You will be missed and forever loved. Mariah

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