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Memories and Condolences
for Thomas Bolger
Kristen Halper
November 15, 2023
Thinking about you today I think about Kelly sustr and you are dancing with the angels. Thanks for being a great friend to my family u will always be missed... how friendly u were more people should be like you
October 8, 2014
It pains my heart that we lost you so soon. You shared your life with my sister Lisa and our whole family for over 40 years. You were the most loyal dedicated man anyone could ever meet. Your love for Lisa was like no other. Not to mention the love for Nadine, Sean and all of your grandkids. We will all miss the best dancer on the dance floor. I know you are cruising on the best lake in heaven. I hope Kelly is riding with you! May God Bless your soul..love and miss you Tommy Boy..Your sister in law Boopa..
Tony Hong
October 6, 2014
With deepest sympathy
ria zannelli
October 6, 2014
Lisa, I'm so very sorry to hear of the loss of your husband. Wishing you and your family peace and comfort, and love always.
October 5, 2014
Tom ... it was 44 years for you & me! From our teenage days at LaGrange Chrysler-Plymouth and then up to Howard Pontiac. You stayed on with Pops & I joined the Cops. We grew up & old together, and it was always Tom & Greg. But now it's not. We did soooo much over the years ... weddings, kids, vacations, boat trips down the canal to the lake front, golf, watching dem Bears & having a few cold ones. The Ozark years are beyond memorable; they're burned into ours souls.
Tom ... the love, commitment and perseverance you maintained on behalf of your wife, my sister Lisa, was unmatched & a testament to the man you were. It took it's toll on you physically, but you never wavered. It was an attribute to be emulated. I often told you during some of the most difficult times that you were a better man than I was and I meant it. You displayed a selflessness that spoke volumes as to your character.
Tom ... I will miss our father/son golf games, along with just hanging out together & your passing has left a void in my life. The Lord had a plan for you & he called you home. In the words of my brother Dana, you were the "real deal".
Tom ... on hole #1, you teed off first. Looks like I'll just have to follow ... Love ya Bro, Greg.
October 5, 2014
Memories are treasures to carry with you always.
Janet Lindskog
October 5, 2014
Your passing makes me so very sad. I know your in heaven and will be looking down on us until we meet again. I'll always remember how lucky I was to have you as my neighbor. Those memories can never be erased from my mind. I'm so lucky to have you come into my life. Now you can rest in peace Tom. Love you, Janet
October 4, 2014
Your family is in our thoughts
Our deep condolences, Harry and Donna Bruesch
October 4, 2014
precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his Saints- Psalm 116:15
I'd be certain that you are a saint bolger, (outlaw and all)
nicole
October 4, 2014
Tom, You were like a brother to me and I will miss you immensely. We had many good times together that I will never forget. God Bless you and your family, Your Bro Ron
October 4, 2014
My heart is soooo heavy, and I am truely sad, you were my forever favorite outlaw. I will miss the vacations, holidays and birthdays we shared the past 40 plus years. Rest in peace Tom and have fun boating with my Dad . Love Mik
Michelle
October 4, 2014
Uncle Tom, Words cannot describe how sad our family is to have lost you so soon. You are by far one of the most selfless people I have ever known. I never personally told you this, but whenever I would talk about you with Patrick, I would say over and over again what a great guy you were and how much I admired your dedication to your wife and your family. I was shocked by the news, but comforted knowing one of your 'honey girls' greeted you in Heaven. I do believe God has a plan for all of us, and your role as Guardian Angel to your beautiful grandkids is just a small part of that plan. I will cherish our Lake of the Ozarks memories forever. Love you Uncle Tom! See you in Heaven.
Amy Okon
October 4, 2014
Uncle Tom thank you for making family parties , weddings and vacations so much fun. I will always remember very competitive games of pool in basement, you getting on your blue drum set and making us laugh. How funny you were when you knew the camera was on you so you quickly sucked in your gut. Family vacations of you with your man bag( ditty or satchel ) and your special combs/hair brush...whenever I saw the purple crown royal bags , I knew I could use them to store loose change. Playing cards and fishing , you did it all...But what I'll remember most Uncle Tom is how much you loved my Aunt Lisa and how you never left her side. You cared for her , like no other and how proud of your children you were.I was lucky enough to see that pride and love when I drove to the church in the rolls royce with you and your Dini on her wedding day. Thank you Uncle Tom for laughing at my jokes or my crazy ways when I was funny or giving me "that look " when you thought I "played out " my one liners. There is a void in our family now , but I promise you that Aunt Lisa , Dini and Sean will never be alone , they are surrounded by love and support. Love you Uncle Tom , you will be missed forever.Love Honey Girl Amy Lynn
Greg Okon
October 4, 2014
Uncle Bolge, although your golf game was less than perfect, your love for Lisa and Sean and Nadine and all your grand kids was. I will always miss your shoulders bouncing around with laughter and will always miss sneaking you a shot of Jameson or Crown around the holidays. Some day we will meet again and play 18 buddy. I will do my best to fill in for you in your absence and help your kids and grand kids and always remember you. Love Always, your Godson Greg Jr.
Jaclyn Manning
October 4, 2014
Words can't express the sadness I feel that you left us too soon. Uncle Tom I am going to miss you so much. The dance floor will never be the same without you next to us during love shack! Love your honey girl jac
October 4, 2014
My heart is soooo very heavy, and I truely am sad , you have always been my forever favorite outlaw... I forever will remember all the wonderful and great vacations, holidays , and birthdays that we shared for the last 40 plus years. Rest in peace Tom, and have a great time boating with my Dad. Love Mik
Alicia Barnard
October 4, 2014
This is so surreal that I am sitting here reading my very dear Uncle's obituary. You left us so suddenly that it's hard to grasp. I always loved growing up hearing that stories about Uncle Jim, you, my mom and Uncle Kevin and the headaches you all gave to Grandma & Grandpa. My heart and prayers are with Aunt Lisa, Nadine and Sean. I wish more than anything that I could be there to pay my respects. I hope heaven has boats and a lake for you to spend your days until we meet again. All my love, Alicia.
American Heart Association
October 3, 2014
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
Your Dini
October 3, 2014
My dearest Dad, I love you more than you will ever know. You were the best Dad we could ever ask for. You taught us an incomparable work ethic, to be honest, genuine and what the true meaning of marriage is. Sean and I both found the most wonderful partners and have such loving and solid families of our own due to the example that you and Mom set. The last years were not easy but you faced them as a team. A true testament to what marriage is all about. Thank you for everything you did to help me achieve the life I have today. Tommy and Sabina are part of your legacy; I will be sure they always remember your humor, love and devotion. I hope you joyfully watch them grow from the balconies of heaven. I love you so much and my heart is broken until we meet again.
October 3, 2014
We all loved you and you will be so missed Tommy Boy. Your favorite sister-in-law :) ...Kim
October 3, 2014
I loved you, and I will miss you so very much Tommy Boy.
Your favorite sister-in-law :)...Kim
October 3, 2014
Uncle Tom, my heart is so sad and I am consumed by emotions. I still think this might be a bad dream and ill wake up and you will still be here. All of my memories of you and with you are so positive and full of fun and love. The times we spent in the Ozarks are the best times of my life and I would give anything to have that time back. I am thankful and grateful for all those times. I hope you are in heaven enjoying a ride on the boat! I will miss you and our family will never be the same but I know I can find peace knowing you are in God's arms. I love you Unkie. Hubida hubida boom ski! <3 _Love Always, Mandy.
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