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DONALD HARNESS
September 2, 2019
HE WAS A VERY GOOD FRIEND AND GOLFING BUDDY. ALSO HIS SON IS A VERY GOOD FRIEND THOMAS LUFFY JR.
Nancy (Conner) Nolan
October 7, 2007
Dear Marlene,
I am so sorry to hear of Tom's passing. I extend my deepest sympathy to you and your family. I'm glad that my brother, Ed, happened to be in Dublin and was able to attend Tom's service. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Please take care!
Mary Helen Bronder-Carleton
October 3, 2007
Marlene,
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I hope that the passing of time will heal the empty space in your heart.
Ed Mastascusa
October 3, 2007
Marlene
Very sorry to hear of Tom's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow.
Claudia Bench-Lang
October 3, 2007
Marlene.....I was so shocked to hear of Tom's passing. My heart goes out to you and your family. Please accept my sympathy in your loss. I am sure you will cherish all the memories of Tom throughout your 50 years together. I will always remember him kindly.
Nancy Grosz
September 22, 2007
Dear Marlene,
Our deepest and heartfelt sympathy to you and your family. May your memories comfort you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Nancy and Don Grosz
Sister Martha Baier
September 21, 2007
My prayers are with you Marlene and your family.
Mike & Kelli Robinson
September 14, 2007
Psalm 116:15:
"Precious in the eyes of the Lord is the death of his saints."
Our family offers you our heartfelt sympathies in this time of sorrow. Tom's positive influences will be sorely missed by his family and friends but certainly not forgotten.
All our loving thoughts and prayers,
Mike, Kelli, Jenna, Mitch & Alice
George & Dorothy Grosz
September 13, 2007
Dear Marlene & Family,
You have our most sincerest sympathy. George was greatly honored to be asked to give the Eulogy at Tom's funeral. The memory of our many, many years together as close friends will never fade.
Diane LeMaster
September 13, 2007
Marlene, I was so saddened and shocked to hear of Tom's passing. We enjoyed seeing you at Huntington's 25 year club dinner in May. Life is precious and we all need to remember to live every day to it fullest. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Marty Luffy
September 12, 2007
Here is a copy of the wonderful eulogy delivered by George Grosz at my dad's funeral.
Thomas Craig Luffy, loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother and dear friend.
Good morning; my name is George Grosz. I have known Tom since 1952 and have shared many personal experiences with him over those 55 years. I am honored and privileged to be here today to share some thoughts with you on behalf of the Luffy family.
First of all, we would like to thank all of you for your prayers, your condolences, and gifts of your time during this tragic period. You all know that the emotional healing process takes time, so please continue to remember the family as the public part of Tom’s sudden passing ends and the private grieving process continues.
We want to recognize and thank Monsignor Hendricks, Sisters Joan and Pat, Deacons Don & Frank, Mary Fran Cassidy and the entire staff and community of St. Brigid of Kildare Parish who have gone out of their way to make this sad occasion somewhat easier for the family.
A very special thank you to the Sister’s of Divine Providence who suffered through twelve years with Tom & me at St. Basil’s School.
All of you knew Tom in one way or another, but besides Tom’s sisters Alvera, Sister Maura, Sister Marlene and sweet Marlene, his wife of 50 years, I have probably had the longest personal relationship with him and am proud to say that I consider Tom my dearest friend. No matter how far we were separated geographically over the years, Dorothy and I visited with Marlene and Tom on a regular basis, in many locations.
During the early years of our 55 year friendship, Tom, like all of us in that era, faced many challenges, and he worked hard to overcome them, lifting himself by his bootstraps – and was he ever successful! Even so, Tom always seemed to find the time and energy for volunteer projects from earth-day clean-ups, to coaching baseball and CYO basketball with his sons, to part-time maintenance man and janitor at the newly opened St. Brigid of Kildare School, to recently acting in the annual St. Brigid Theatre production. This year’s production was “You Can’t Take It With You”. How appropriate, as I think this title appropriately describes Tom.
Maybe because of his upbringing in Carrick, in the south hills of Pittsburgh, and the fact that as the youngest of 11 children (he probably had to more often than not – fend for himself), or the love and compassion that he saw his early widowed, saintly mother bring to the community, he lived a life full of compassion and caring for others.
While accomplishing much – working hard for several years at night school to earn his degree at Pitt and an outstanding 39 year career at Columbia Gas – he still found time to be a committed husband, father and grandfather. Tom was a great teacher who taught his children and grandchildren the importance of hard work, integrity, commitment and family values by his actions and mentoring. This is obvious by the successes that Tom, Marty, and Ron have achieved at relatively young ages. I could always see that his grandchildren absolutely loved and adored him.
Tom always took advantage of every opportunity to help others, even those outside of his direct influence.
We were blessed by his presence for 69 years and take comfort in that we will some day have the opportunity to join him again, sitting in his special chair, smoking a cigar (but not inhaling), sipping on a scotch (but not too much), rooting for his beloved Steelers and Buckeyes, or just quietly enjoying his grandchildren. For all of these things we are grateful. And by the way, hopefully there will be no e-mail available in heaven. As I’ve been told that is one thing some say will not be missed.
During these past few days, I’ve tried to find the one word that adequately describes Tom and while that might seem impossible, the best word that comes to mind is one that has been mentioned many, many times – “unbelievable”!
I think you will all agree that, maybe with the exception of his Saturday morning golf and his laptop computer, Tom was a very unselfish person. I’m not sure that Tom had ever seen the movie or read the book titled “Pay it Forward” or whether he would even agree with it, but it might be an appropriate title to sum him up.
So, having said all of that, thank you all for your compassion and as you live your lives, try to remember and celebrate Tom’s time with us by showing joyful love and compassion for all with whom you come in contact – or “Pay it Forward”. I’m positive that Tom would want us all to remember him in this way.
In closing, I would like to share a little story with you. We have a wonderful elderly priest living in retirement at our parish in Naples. Marlene probably knows who I mean. A few weeks ago in his homily he told us that he kept a special suitcase packed so that when our Lord called him for his final journey, he would be ready to go. Knowing Tom as a devout practicing Catholic I’m sure that he had his special suitcase packed for his final journey.
Farewell, Dear Friend!
Thank You
Julie Slusser/Bunch
September 12, 2007
Dear Marty, Mike Robinson e-mailed me about your Father. I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. Paul and I are praying for you and your family.
Take care, Julie
Linda Ziccardi
September 11, 2007
Marlene
It is no surprise in reading all these entries to see that Tom was a much beloved guy. It was so nice of you and he to get the oldster cousins together last month in Pittsburgh and I am so glad you stayed for a time, at my Mom's, for me to visit. Know that I will keep you and your family in our prayers. Be strong as you will be united someday with Tom.
Steve Cassidy
September 11, 2007
Marty,
We were saddened to hear of your father's passing. On behalf of all of the employees of the West and Southeast Regions of IBP, we offer you and your family our sincerest condolences.
Karen & Charlie Baker
September 11, 2007
Marlene,
We always think of you and Tom with great fondness. You were great neighbors and friends. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Mary Ann & Bill Stoessel
September 10, 2007
Marlene, Alvera, Maura & Marlene & Family
Please accept our sincere sympathy In the loss of Tom. Know he was a special guy. Take comfort in your wonderful family & great memories.
Sincerely & with love, Mary Ann & Bill
Dianna Meehan
September 10, 2007
Dear Alvera, Sisters Marlene, Maura and Family,
Dan and I would like to offer our deepest condolences to each of you and Tom's entire family. While we have missed the last 2 reunions, we will surely miss his presence for years to come. Our thoughts and prayers remain with you through this difficult time.
Love,
Dianna and Dan Meehan
IBP Support Group
September 10, 2007
Marty - we were all sorry to hear of your Father's passing; our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Grace Garrett
September 10, 2007
Dear Maura and Luffy family, we are so sorry to hear of the loss of your brother. Please know that you and all of your family are in our hearts and prayers. Maura, remember how much we love you! Love, peace and blessings, Grace and John
Mary Flick
September 10, 2007
Sisters Maura and Marlene,
and all the dear Luffys,
my deepest sympathy on the loss of Tom. He brought many laughs and always made those with him feel good just being there. It is faith and family that anchors us in times like these. Be assured of my prayers and fond remembrance
Barbara Burns
September 10, 2007
Marlene,
All of us here at the Franklin County Board of Elections Precinct Elections Official Republican Desk express our sincere condolence in the passing of Tom. May it comfort you in knowing we care.
Eileen Mazza
September 10, 2007
The Luffy Family,
My condolences at the loss of your Husband,Father. I worked with Tom years ago at Columbia Gas. (Craighead St.) He was always a great person. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time.
Debbby Cotner
September 10, 2007
Marlene,
My deepest sympathy in the loss of your husband, Tom. He was a very special man who always found time to work the polls for me and find other workers, including two of your granddaughters. Please accept my heartfelt sympathy.
Debby Cotner
Franklin County Board of Elections
Cheryl Luffy
September 10, 2007
Aunt Marlene, Marty, Tom, Ron and family
We were very saddened and shocked to hear about Uncle Tom. He was a wonderful man. He and the rest of your family mean a lot to Ray and I, and his cigars at all family events will be missed. I suppose he will be cheering for "The Ohio State" up in heaven. Rose needed a friend up there also. Ray will be coming for the services, but the kids and I will be thinking of all of you.
Love you guys very much
Ray, Cheryl, Christopher, Trey & Nicole Luffy
Mark Lomax
September 10, 2007
Marty,Tom and the Luffy family
We are deeply saddened to hear of your father's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
The Lomax Family.
Donna Luffy/Smith
September 10, 2007
Marlene &Guys
So sorry to hear of the sudden loss of Tommy. He was the best, great father, great husband and to me just a good all around guy. Pleaseaccept our sympathy and we will keep you in our prayers.
Al Funk
September 10, 2007
Marlene,
I was shocked to here of Tom's passing. It was so sudden! It was great to see you two at the reunion, last year and I will always remember the good times we had as classmates.
Both me and Carol offer our deepest sympathy and our prayers are with you both.
Kemp, Kim, Cass & Cam O'Dell
September 9, 2007
Marty, we are very saddened to hear of your father's passing. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers..
Tom Mitchell
September 9, 2007
Marlene and the Luffy Family,
Our deepest sympathy is with you in this time of sorrow.
Tom and Kelley Mitchell & Family
Tracy & Brian Reising
September 9, 2007
Marlene,
Please accept our condolences on the passing of Tom. We were shocked to hear the news. We are so sorry that we will be unable to make it to the services. You were the best neighbors when we lived in Dublin. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Mark Aukeman
September 9, 2007
Marty,
Sandy and I were saddened to hear of your father's sudden death. Please give our heartfelt condolences to Debbie and the girls.
Mark and Sandy
Marilyn Barton
September 9, 2007
Dear Sr. Maura and Family, It is with deep sorrow that I read of the loss of Thomas. I hold all of you and him in my prayers. May the Lord hold you all deep in His Sacred Heart,and bring you consolation. Marilyn Barton
Bill Mulpas
September 9, 2007
The Tom Luffy family, Our sincere sympathy and prayers are extend to your family upon the loss of Tom. I worked with Tom for many years at Columbia Gas and he was a very good and kind hearted man. God bless you in your time of loss!
Kenneth Tamm
September 9, 2007
Our Deepest Sympathies Ken and Kathleen Tamm
Linda Luffy
September 9, 2007
Marlene & Family,
We were shocked and saddened to hear of Tom's passing. Charlie always admired Tom and I remember when you worked at Kaufmann's billing department. How quickly the years have passed. You and your loved ones will be in our prayers. Thank God we have faith and know that some day we will be reunited with those we have loved and lost.
With our love,
Charlie & Linda Luffy
Paul Lang
September 9, 2007
Sister Maura -- My deepest synpathy for the loss of your brother Thomas. Knowing you as I do, I'm certain that he is with our "Good Sheperd". Take solace in the wealth of great memories that I'm sure are yours. Thomas and you and your family will be in my prayers! Love and prayers -- Paul
June Bryce Yeich
September 9, 2007
Marlene,
You have my deepest sympaty in the loss of Tom. He was a wonderful person, and will be missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him.
I will keep you in my prayers.
The Spaeth Family
September 9, 2007
We are so sorry for your loss. Although we did not know Mr. Luffy well, we've witnessed his loving dedication to his grandkids Joey and Maria who live across the street from us. His legacy and love will live on through them and through the many others whose lives he touched. May God bless and keep you all during this sad time.
Mary Lou Burger Underwood
September 9, 2007
Dear Luffy family, We are so sorry to learn of the death of your beloved Thomas. Please accept condolences from a cousin who remembers what a very nice man Tom was. Sincerely,
Debbie O'Neill
September 9, 2007
Marlene, Tom, Debbie and the entire family: I am so sorry for your loss. You and your entire family are in my prayers. I had the honor and privilege of working with Tom and Marlene at the polls one year and Tom and Debbie graciously invited my daughter and me to dinner when we moved into the neighborhood and joined St. Brigid of Kildare parish. You have a wonderful family. May God bless you and keep you strong.
Betty & Bill Fabritius
September 9, 2007
Maura, So sorry to hear of the loss of your dear brother. Our prayers, as you requested, will incude Tom and his family.
Betty & Bill Fabritius
Kevin and Tracy Kugel
September 9, 2007
Aunt Marlene, Tom, Marty, Ronnie and the Luffy Family:
The Kugel family in Mississippi cannot begin to express our feelings of loss with the passing of Uncle Tom. Some of my fondest childhood memories are of the times I spent with Uncle Tom at family reunions. He will truely be missed. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you always and if there is anything we can do now and in the future, please contact us. (662)855-0350.
All our love, Kevin, Tracy, Kevin Jr., and Joshua.
Lou Ammon
September 8, 2007
Marlene, may I offer my deepest condolences on the passing of Tom. He is now in his permanent home after a rich sojourn in this world with you, his children, and his grandchildren. I missed you and Tom at our recent high school reunion since I was able to attend only Saturday. I hold fond memories of you and Tom and will remember you both and your family in my thoughts and prayers. God guide you and give you strength to continue Tom's legacy. Lou Ammon.
Gene and Ruth Kilroy
September 8, 2007
A tragic loss for you, Marlene, for your family and for all of us who knew him. He will be missed. Please accept our condolences.
Susan Dumm
September 8, 2007
Dear Sister Maura,
My heart aches for you in your sorrow. Please know that Jeff, Amanda, Elizabeth, and I will pray for you and your family during this difficult time. May God's loving embrace give you strength.
Larry Tamm
September 8, 2007
Dear Marlene & Entire Family God works in our lives with the wonderful get together just a few weeks ago and all thanks to you and Tom. Sorry we can't be with you but you know we are thinking of all of you. Love cousin Larry & Edie
Sue Haidle
September 8, 2007
Marlene and family,
Your sad news has reached me in Colorado. All of you are in my thoughts, which are full of condolences as well as warm memories of Tom. I trust you know you can depend on Tony or any of the neighbors to lend a hand at this difficult time.
With sympathy,
Sue
Gene and Evelyn Pasquinelli
September 8, 2007
Marlene and Family,
We will keep Tom and you in our prayers in your time of sorrow.
Be consoled in having someone upstairs praying for you and waiting for you to someday be reunited. With sympathy and love,
Tom Brown
September 8, 2007
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Dolly (Grabowski) Fisher
September 8, 2007
Marlene, I was deeply saddened to hear about Tom. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Beth Eckert
September 8, 2007
Marlene and family,
We are so sorry about Tom's sudden passing. Our last memories are sharing a wonderful dinner with you and my parents in Naples. Our children still remember the stories that my dad and Tom told about their high school antics. It's amazing to think you all have been such dear friends for over 50 years!
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love, Beth and Tom Eckert
September 8, 2007
MAURA AND MARLENE,
KNOW OF OUR LOVE DURING THIS TIME OF LOSS. lOVE CHARLOTTE AND DENISE
Ron Noullet
September 8, 2007
Marlene,
My deepest sympathies are with you at this terrible time for you and your family. I am so shocked to hear of Tom's sudden passing. Ever since our reunion we have been conducting daily email correspondence - I got some from him that day! Our prayers are with you at this time. I believe fully that Tom is now at home and will be there to greet you when you return, as well. Sorry I can't be there physically, but know I am there in spirit.
- all our love
Beth Putz
September 8, 2007
Dear Mrs. Luffy:
I did not know Mr. Luffy personally, but received 2 e-mails from good friends of mine from St. Brigid asking for prayers. The Elizabeth Ministry shares in your loss and is thinking about you and praying for you and your family. With heartfelt condolences.
Rita Stecich
September 8, 2007
Dear Marlene and Family, My thoughts and prays are with you. I know the shock, pain and suffering you are experiencing. The Stecich family will keep you and children and grandchildren in our prays.
Cousin Rita -Chicago
DON HARNESS
September 8, 2007
MRS. LUFFY, DON HAS KNOWN FROM COLUMBIA GAS AND MANY YEARS OF GOLFING WITH TOM THAT HE IS A GREAT MAN AND
WILL BE GREATLY MISSED. OUR
SINCEREST THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU AND
THE FAMILY! GINNY AND DON HARNESS
September 8, 2007
We Love you, Papa.
Lori Severt
September 8, 2007
My thoughts are with the entire Luffy family. I haven't seen any of you in years, but I have so many fond memories of our shared family "Kids' Days" playing games, going to holiday parades, and sharing many special family activities. There was always so much laughter. I hope you're finding comfort in each other and all of the wonderful memories.
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