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for HUGH MCKENNY
John "Johnboy " Wagner
February 10, 2025
Tom
You were.a mentor and a friend I will never forget you
Love you and your family
Johnboy
John Wagner
February 11, 2021
Wonderful Man..Tremndous Mentor
Chris Albertine
March 7, 2015
I remember going up to Tom's house to rent some gear. He took me overto his barn and swung open the doors. Whoa! That guy had some audio gear. All of it in perfect working condition. He took the time to show me around. Then he went over to his safe and pulled out his scrapbook. I rolled my eyes to myself. Then he showed it to me and told me in great detail about all the technical setups for each event. I was in a geek fraternal bliss . I learned a lot from Tom in what turned out to be a two hour visit. I also made a friend. I'll never forget that day or the man.
Syndi Zook
February 24, 2015
Where would Lyric Theatre Company be without Tom? A monumental talent, a dear friend and a great story teller. We will miss him deeply. Our sympathy to all of the McKenny family.
February 20, 2015
I hope I get to heaven because I really want to see him again. I am so grateful to have gotten the chance to meet this man. What a gift to everyone and to this world.
Jen Lavoie
Pam Carter
February 20, 2015
I was sorry to hear of Tom's passing. I "worked" with Tom in Lyric Theatre on several shows that he was sound designer/engineer and I was stage-manager. He was always great to work with. He will be missed. May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
John Nichols
February 20, 2015
Lollie and the entire McKenny clan, I am so saddened to hear of Tom's passing. I recall with great fondness the times we spent together doing sound reinforcement jobs and of course his technical assistance while I was a DJ. Tom taught me so much about the art of good quality sound, and he always did it in a kind, gentle manner. Tom was a gentleman, and I know he is missed by many. My sincere condolences you the McKenny family.
Lrry Brett
February 20, 2015
"TEST .. TEST TEST TESTING 1234 Sounds good to me! Give it a try, stand where you're going to stand and don't touch the mic, I get the mics all set up and somebody always has to put their hands on them". !" 'Got it Tom, You're da man!
Memories, of conversions continue to go thru my head of my many years of days spent with this wonderful man, A gentle giant I affectionally called "Tom Terrific" So many visits to Camp Kiniya Road seeing Tom about the latest sound equipment he would suggest I should invest in. Lolly, Dan, David, and Heather thank you all for your patience the many hours I interrupted your family life. Thank goodness Lolly you could stay busy with your many beautiful bonsai trees. Every visit was a treat listening to Tom relate experiences he had over the many years on the road all thru-out the world with the musicians he provided sound for, as he attended to my sound system set up or problem. Tom was a life saver to so many of us in the musical field. His knowledge of sound reinforcement, professionalism and attention to detail to make it neat and complete will never be duplicated. Tears stream down my face now as I write this and come to grips with ..IT'S OVER! No more phone calls to 893 2278 to hear Lolly say "Oh Hi Larry, Tom's outside loading a trailer", or "Yes he's here, TOMMMM! Larry's on the phone!". Even with all the road trips and late nights getting home Tom still found the time to be a supportive parent, appreciative, loving husband for Lolly's work as a mother and with help with his gigs and for the ones she did by her self at St. Michaels., and in later years a caring grandfather. Since 1981 Tom Terrific has been LBJ's life line for keeping the music playing. He'll be missed by me and by all that knew him, "BIG TIME" and his smile and distinctive laugh will be fondly remembered LONG TIME!
I just can't get over he is really gone. Our loss is Gods gain. Can I get an AMEN to that? P.S. Hope you don't need your glasses up there, Big Guy!. HUGS !!! LBJ
Larry ( LBJ ) Brett
February 20, 2015
"TEST .. TEST TEST TESTING 1234 Sounds good to me! Give it a try, stand where you're going to stand and don't touch the mic, I get the mics all set up and somebody always has to put their hands on them". !" 'Got it Tom, You're da man!
Memories, of conversions continue to go thru my head of my many years of days spent with this wonderful man, A gentle giant I affectionally called "Tom Terrific" So many visits to Camp Kiniya Road seeing Tom about the latest sound equipment he would suggest I should invest in. Lolly, Dan, and Heather thank you all for your patience the many hours I interrupted your family life. Thank goodness Lolly you could stay busy with your many beautiful bonsai trees. Every visit was a treat listening to Tom relate experiences he had over the many years on the road all thru-out the world with the musicians he provided sound for, as he attended to my sound system set up or problem. Tom was a life saver to so many of us in the musical field. His knowledge of sound reinforcement and his professionalism will never be duplicated. Tears stream down my face as I write this and come to grips with ..IT'S OVER! No more phone calls to 893 2278 to hear Lolly say "Oh Hi Larry, Tom's outside loading a trailer", or "Yes he's here, TOM!". Even with all the road trips and late nights getting home Tom still found the time to be a supportive parent, loving husband, and in later years a caring grandfather. Since 1981 Tom Terrific has been my life line for reliable professional sound systems. He'll be missed by me and by all that knew him, "BIG TIME" and his smile and distinctive laugh will be fondly remembered LONG TIME! I can't get over he is really gone. Our loss is Gods gain. P.S. Hope you don't need your glasses up there. HUGS !!! LBJ
"Tom Terrific" on an October day in 2009. I'm so very glad I have this picture to forever look at and remember this great man I was privileged to call my friend.
February 19, 2015
Chico Lagr
February 19, 2015
I was so sorry to hear of Tom's passing and it immediately brought me back to the time we spent together at Hunt's, when he provided the sound system for every national touring show we presented, from 1977 1983. Tom was the consummate professional and a true gentleman. When I posted a link to his obituary on Facebook, many local musicians wrote heartfelt comments that echoed those sentiments, and noted what a joy he was to work with. Tom treated everyone with such respect. He was so even tempered and nothing seemed to rattle him. Tom worked well over 200 shows at Hunt's during those six years. On a typical day he would load in during the afternoon, work the sound check and two shows, and then pack everything up twelve hours later, long after the musicians had cleared the stage and left the bar. Unless it was a Jim Ringer/Mary McCaslin or Jerry Jeff Walker show. No one left the bar after Jim or Jerry Jeff. For many of those shows his wife Lolly worked side by side with him, hauling cases into the trailer at two in the morning, before driving home to Colchester. All of us at Hunt's were very fortunate to have had the opportunity to work with Tom over those years. He was certainly a large part of what made the club a very special place for music. I am sorry that a business commitment out of town will preclude me from being with you on Sunday to celebrate Tom's wonderful life. My thoughts will be with all of you. With best regards, Chico Lager
February 18, 2015
Tom was a very fun person to be with when we played music with my dad Louis Beaudoin, I'm sure he's set up sound for someone in heaven maybe my dad & uncle Willy Louise Beaudoin Brown
Ida & Frank Pucino
February 18, 2015
Laurette, Dave & family. We are so sorry to hear about the passing of Tom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Lisa Beaudoin Therrien
February 18, 2015
Tom was a big part of my life growing up. He will be missed by many. So sorry for your loss
Marty Resnik
February 18, 2015
What a tremendous loss to all who remember the fine sound work that Tom did in music venues around Burlington. What a sweet, gentle and talented man he was. Rest in peace, Tom.
Tom Mc Kenny enjoying a happy moment
Larry Brett
February 18, 2015
Chuck Eller
February 17, 2015
I was so saddened to hear about Tom. My heart goes out to Lolly, Heather, David, and the rest of Tom's family.
I had the very good fortune of spending a great deal of time working, and traveling with Tom, starting with the early Keith Jarrett concerts in the seventies, and continuing for many years after. I was new to the business at the time, and was fortunate enough to have Tom take me under his wing. We were usually traveling by car, so I spent many an hour being entertained by Tom's stories about this new career that I was so excited about myself. The miles seemed to fly by as we drove up and down the East Coast in his yellow Mercedes, and Tom recounted one amazing experience after another. He was definitely the real deal.
Years later, I find myself passing along many of those stories, as well as some of vast amount of information that I gleaned from my time with Tom, whether I am teaching an audio seminar, or an Audio 1 college class.
The last time that I saw Tom was about two and 1/2 years ago, when I ran into him at the Mercedes dealership in the middle of the day. He was incredibly upbeat and excited about the things that he was doing in his retirement, and ran out to his car to fetch a scrapbook that he had been working on. We stood at the service desk and looked through this book for what seemed like an hour. Thirty five years after meeting Tom, I found myself once again amazed by the depth of his knowledge and experience, as we looked through old pictures, and articles from his past. I am so grateful to have had that isolated moment with Tom as a lasting memory of someone who had a big influence on my life.
Thank you Tom. I will really miss you.
Gary and Jason Morse
February 17, 2015
Dan, Know that our thoughts are with you and your family at this difficult time. May the memories last on forever.
Aaron Root
February 17, 2015
My deepest sympathy to the McKenny family. I always looked forward to Tom telling me some story of adventure. He always made me smile and appreciate an age of yesteryear. He was a good man and I was lucky to know him.
Michael Couture
February 17, 2015
A great loss to the community. Tom was a man of great knowledge, talent, generosity, expertise, and most importantly, humility. I'm grateful for what I learned from him. My thoughts are with Lolly and the whole family.
Bill Schubart
February 17, 2015
Tom was a dear friend and a trusted source of common sense when we had Philo Records and Earth Audio Studios. He kept us going. A great loss to us all. Bill and Kate Schubart.
Johnboy Wagner
February 16, 2015
Tom ,you were the best Sound man.I will never forget the night you mixed Joan Baez.Best show ever.You were a mentor too.Also a wonderful friend.I LOVE MAN
"America's favorite stage hand...,John " Johnboy" Wagner
Pat Orr
February 16, 2015
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Tom was one of a kind and a dear friend.
Tim Johnston
February 16, 2015
A friend, a mentor, and one of the finest live sound engineers I have ever had the opportunity to work with. He will be greatly missed by myself and all the Brothers and Sisters of I.A.T.S.E. Local 919. Our thoughts and condolences go out to all his friends and family.Rest in peace, big man. You will be greatly missed.
Debbie Mears
February 16, 2015
Dave & family,
I'm so sorry for the loss of your father. I pray that you will have the strength you need to get through this very difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Alex Brett
February 16, 2015
Best Sound Man Ever!! A legend, a pioneer, a knowledgeable kind man. You gave LBJ the tools to be a success. RIP
February 16, 2015
MR. MCKENNY, YOU WILL BE DEEPLY MISSED. RIP OUR FRIEND. YOU FRIENDS AT TD BANK MILTON
Betsey and Andrew
February 16, 2015
Andrew and I send our love and condolences to Laurette and the whole family. Tom was a wonderful, kind, gentle, immensely talented man we were proud to call our friend. We sure will miss him.
February 16, 2015
Dearest Mr. McKenny, What an amazing man with wonderful stories. I am going to miss you very much. You are a kind and pleasant man. May you RIP Mr. McKenny and God Bless. Rhonda at TD Bank in Milton
Jon Gailmor
February 15, 2015
He was uncommonly gentle, immensely talented boundlessly kind and quietly soulful. I shall miss him greatly.
Nancy Beaven
February 15, 2015
My deepest sympathy and condolences to the McKenny family. He was one of the very best sound engineers--world class--I ever had the pleasure of working with as a singer/guitarist. He was a true gentleman.
Jack Lamson
February 14, 2015
My sincere condolences to Dave, Heather and all the McKenny family. May you find strength in each other to help you through this difficult time.
Trudy Anderson
February 14, 2015
Our condolences to you Laurette and all the kids. Our thoughts are with you in this trying time.
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