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THOMAS L. "TOM" HALEY obituary, Fort Wayne, IN

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THOMAS HALEY Obituary

THOMAS "TOM" L. HALEY, 79, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, June 22, 2016, at Parkview Regional Medical Center. A resident of Fort Wayne and The Villages, Fla., Tom was born in Fort Wayne where he graduated from Central Catholic High School. Tom worked as a mechanic with the Hires Automotive Group for 35 years before retiring. He was an active member of St. Peter's Catholic Church, especially in the food pantry. He enjoyed bridge, Notre Dame and Colts football, but most of all God and his family. Surviving are his wife, M. Elizabeth McGinnis-Haley; children Sheila (Danny) Powell of Angola, Shelly (Lynn) Gerig of Leesburg, Fla. and Thomas L. Haley III of Fort Wayne; step-children, Lizann (Scott) Atkin of Zionsville and Paul (Lisa) McGinnis of Westfield; sisters, Eileen Burtzlaff of Carmel and Margaret (Jerry) Prideaux of Illinois; grandchildren, Haley Gerig, Sierra and Thomas Francis Haley, Kalin, Kolin, and Konner Atkin, and Brayton and Carter McGinnis. He was preceded in death by his father, Thomas L. Haley Sr.; mother, Mildred Haley; first wife, Patricia Haley; and daughter, Catherine Haley. Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 a.m. Monday, June 27, 2016, at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, with Father James Kumbakkeel officiating. Calling is from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, June 26, 2016, at D.O. McComb & Sons Maplewood Park Funeral Home, 4017 Maplecrest Road. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the National Parkinson Foundation, Michael J. Fox Foundation or Turnstone Center. To sign the online guestbook, visit www.domccombandsons.com

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Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers on Jun. 24, 2016.

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Chris and Bob Rose

July 18, 2016

Dear Liz,
We're so very sorry to hear this sad news. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
God Bless.

Carol and Jack deBellefeuille

July 5, 2016

Jack and I would like to offer our sincerest condolences to you, Liz and your family, on the passing of Tom. He was a wonderful man and we will all miss him in Grovewood.

Joy & Bruce Frederick

July 3, 2016

Dear LizAnita & Glynn Evans called to let us know of Tom's untimely passing. Our heartfelt sympathy to you and family. We enjoyed get-together's with you & Tom both in The Villages and Fort Wayne, and appreciated Tom's wry sense of humor. You were always a faithful advocate and support of Tom, and we hope happy memories will comfort you and give you strength. After viewing the many happy memory photos, we feel we know both Tom and you betterwhat a warm and loving family! Prayers and Blessings to you allLove, Joy & Bruce Frederick, The Villages, Florida

Chris Parker

June 28, 2016

Liz, I know Carla has sent a message from both of us on internet. I wanted to let you know that we will continue to send you love and special prayers. Chris

Barbara Serino

June 27, 2016

Liz, I am so sorry for the loss you & your family are feeling. Tom was a kind gentleman and I will miss his smile. You and Tom were the first couple my Tom & I met at Chatam Parkinson group, you both helped us so much.
You and your Family are being prayed for.
Barbara Serino

Sandy / Hal Rib/Wehling

June 26, 2016

We are so sorry to hear of Tom's passing. A terrible loss. We hope that you heal quickly. Please accept our sincere condolences.
Sandy Rib/Hal Wehling Parkinson's Fight Club

june pentecost

June 26, 2016

Peace and prayers for you and yours, Liz and know that Tom is on my prayer list with Paul and Don and Linda and now Bob. Eternal light shines.

Jeri Wilt

June 25, 2016

Very sorry to hear blessings

Sue & Mike Freshwater

June 25, 2016

Extending our sympathy to you and your family. We enjoyed the times playing bridge with Tom and being partnered up with the two of you for Grovewood's 1st golf cart scavenger hunt just a few years ago. Tom had a great wit.

Carolyn Sue Michelbrink

June 25, 2016

We are thinking of you and offer prayers for you and your family.
Tom is now enjoying life with His Lord. Larry and Sue

Bryan Flueckiger

June 25, 2016

Dear Liz and family,
I am so sorry for your loss, but rejoice in the time you and Tom had together, and in the perfect health he now enjoys. Peace to you.

Pat Doherty

June 25, 2016

I am so sorry for your loss Liz and family. He awas a true gentlemen.

Shelley Stewart / French

June 24, 2016

Sorry for your family's loss. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Many happy memories of this family growing up in St.
Joe.

Becky Wolfe

June 24, 2016

Thinking of you, Liz, and your family!

Deb Kelsey Francis

June 24, 2016

I am so sorry to hear about your loss. My prayers are with you all.

Judy Reed-Sewards

June 24, 2016

Liz, so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family

Norma & John Wehrle

June 24, 2016

We have so many great memories of Tom.
We have all lost a great guy.
So sorry Liz and family.

Vicky Pope

June 24, 2016

Liz, Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. May God give you special grace and peace.

Paula Clouse

June 23, 2016

Liz,

I am so sorry to hear of your husband's passing. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.

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