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Thomas Crilly Obituary
Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 AM Saturday, Dec. 28, 2013 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Elkader, with Rev. Paul R. Peters officiating.
Visitation will be held 3 to 8 p.m. on Friday at the Jamison-Schmitz Funeral Home in Arlington and for one hour before the service at the church on Saturday.
Interment will be at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Wadena, Iowa.
A Memorial Fund has been established "for my boys."
Online obituary at www.jamisonschmitzfuneralhome.com
Thomas Joseph Crilly, III was born on January 5, 1970 in Iowa Falls, Iowa, the son of Thomas Joseph & Dorothy Ann (Mazza) Crilly, Jr. He grew up in the rural Wadena area and graduated from Valley of Elgin High School in 1989. Tommy moved to Urbana where he raised his sons and owned and operated Crilly Construction, building homes in the greater Cedar Rapids area. He was formerly a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church at Wadena. Tommy was a NASCAR and Denver Bronco fan. His passions in life were hunting, fishing and spending time with his family, especially his sons.
Tommy is survived by his two sons Bryce Crilly & Cody Crilly both of Urbana; his parents Tom & Sis Crilly of Arlington; a brother Keith Crilly of Dundee; two sisters Tiffany (Dan) Halverson of Tripoli & Meghan (Jesse) Bond of Arlington; a grandmother: Louise Mazza of Brightwaters, New York; seven nieces & nephews: Samantha Crilly, Kinzi Crilly, Jovi Hills, Addi Crilly, Tyler Halverson, Haileigh Halverson & Cale Halverson and many aunts, uncles & cousins.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents and maternal grandfather.
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Memories and Condolences
for Thomas Crilly
Rachel Dolby
December 20, 2023
Remembering what a great friend and neighbor we had. Bryce and Cody you should be proud and had a great mentor to follow.
Rachel Dolby
December 18, 2020
Tom and the boys were the best neighbors I could ask for.
Rachel Dolby
December 18, 2019
Tom is greatly missed. Was a terrific good neighbor with you boys never to be forgotten. Take care
Dana Kramer
January 6, 2014
Bryce and Cody:
We are so sorry to hear about your dad. Just know that if you EVER need anything at all please, don't hesitate to call. He loved you boys very much and showed that by always being at your games, even when you knew he didn't feel the best.
God bless and many thoughts and prayers,
Jeff, Dana, Timothy and Aaron Kramer
January 3, 2014
I have only the best of memories of tom. So sorry to hear of his passing. God bless the family. Sammie Cromer
Robb Cromer
January 3, 2014
Bryce, Cody and Crilley family,
I just wanted to tell you how truly sorry I am for your loss. I had only found out about your father's death the day before his visitation and could not make it, which I regret.
Though I had the pleasure of being with Tommy on numerous occations, I did not know your dad as well as my father did; Jim Cromer. They lived across the street from your old house on South St. Tom and my dad were rather close for years, often being thought of as my dad's second son. The last time I saw Tom was at my dad's funeral, which was a great comfort to me.
Tom framed my first house and later build a garage at my dad's new house just north of Vinton between 2001 & '03. In the concrete in the corner of dad's garage are the initials B.C. with a little hand print. I think of Tom whenever I see this.
I will always remember Tommy as a person full of life, energy, happiness and compation for others. He will live on in your, and our hearts forever!
God Bless
Rachel Dolby
December 29, 2013
Dear Crilly Family
Tom Bryce and Cody were some of the best neighbors I will ever have., and yes, boys we have to include Aunt Betty From the sledding party we had in the back yard, the chocolate chip cookies, football games etc. what a great neighborhood. Thinking of you and will stop to see you when I come to Urbana
Paul and Danika Buckley
December 27, 2013
Sorry for the loss of your loved one. We loved working with Tom and will miss him greatly. Keeping the Crilly family in our thoughts and prayers.
Paul and Danika
December 26, 2013
Dear Crilly Family;
Our since sympathy to you and your family on the loss of Tom. We will keep you in our prayers and thoughts.
Sumner Fredericksburg FFA Alumni
December 26, 2013
Crilly Family,
So sorry for your loss. We're keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Bryon "Buck" & Deb Cowell
Pat
December 25, 2013
Sorry for the loss of your dear loved one. Happy are those who mourn, since they will be comforted."(Matthew 5:4) Please be comforted.
Lavanda Meyer
December 24, 2013
Sis, LaVonne and I want to send our sincere sympathy for the loss of your son. We will keep him and your family in our thoughts and prayers. God bless you all. LaVonne and LaVanda
Kim Kremer
December 24, 2013
Sending my deepest sympathy to Tommy's boys during this difficult time of the loss of their dad, and to all the Crilly Family.
Kim (Westcott)Kremer and Family
December 24, 2013
Bryce and Cody just want to let you know you are in my prayers, Your dad will always be with you, please extend my Sympathys to your family.
Take care and I'm always here if you need anything.
Gloria Zieser
April Jessee
December 24, 2013
Bryce, Cody, and Family I am so sorry for the loss of such a great man. Tommy always put his boys first and loved them with all his heart. He always helped others that was in need. I am thankful that I got to know Tommy and the boys. My home is always welcome to the family and especially Bryce and Cody. My prayers will always include you all with love.
He loved racing!
April Jessee
December 24, 2013
Greg winterowd
December 23, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers to Tom's family. Ironically, my brother-in-law, Mike Nicholls of Accurate Construction, whom Tom had framed for, passed away exactly one year ago to the same day. Tom framed our home and took great pride in his workmanship.
Cathy Fisher
December 22, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with all who knew Tom. He loved his boys with all his heart and found joy in their daily activities. May they feel the love from all their family & friends. Comfort and peace be yours.
Stacie Baumler Gorkow
December 22, 2013
I was shocked to see this today in the paper. I ran into Tommy a few times over the years and he was always the same fun-loving guy I remembered from high school. Know that all of you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Jeff, Amy, Courtney & Quincy Kay
December 22, 2013
So sorry for your loss, he has fought long and hard but is no longer in pain. Let us know if there is anything we can do.
Butch oberembt
December 22, 2013
Bryce, Cody, Tom, Sis, Keith, Tiffany, and Megan, our prayers and thought are with you at this sad time.
Paul Tope
December 22, 2013
Sorry for your loss. He pulled me out of the mud numerous times and was a joy to be around. Truth be told, I got stuck a few times just so we could chat for a while.
Cathy Knutson
December 22, 2013
Thoughts and prayers to the family during this very difficult time.
December 21, 2013
Bryce, I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I know you are a strong young man, stay close to Cody and your family, draw strength from them and let them love you. Stay close to family and don't pull away, you need them. with love Mrs. Raue (Becky)
Bonnie Cowell Lapke
December 21, 2013
If God brings you to it he can bring you through it. My prayers are going up for strength and peace for your family. May Tommy be at peace in heaven.
betty christman
December 21, 2013
Grief can be so hard during the holidays, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one this holiday season.
Kathy Fettkether
December 21, 2013
Megan and Jesse and family--so very sorry to hear of your brother's passing. We will keep all of you in our thoughts and prayers. Larry and Kathy Fettkether
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