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THOMAS HARRIS Obituary

HARRIS, THOMAS ERNEST, 63, passed away peacefully at his home in North Miami Beach on April 26, 2010. Tom was born March 29, 1947, in Erie, PA. He was a loving husband to Rosemary McNally Harris, to whom he was married for 30 years, and a devoted father to twin sons, Thomas Paul Harris and Drew Charles Harris. He was a caring brother to Gregory Harris. Tom is also survived by many family members including: Patricia and John Pratt, Barbara and Donald Randall, Carol and John McNally, and his many nieces, nephews and friends. He was also like a second father to several of his sons' friends. Tom served in active duty in the U.S. Coast Guard from 1966 to 1970 where he attained the rank of Second Class Petty Officer. He was issued the National Defense Service Medal as well as the U.S. Coast Guard Good Conduct Medal. Tom became a Master Plumber and owned and operated his own company, Tom Harris Plumbing in 1982 until his recent retirement. He was also a dedicated Assistant Leader in Boy Scout Troop 305 in Miami Shores from 1990 to 1999 where he and his sons shared their love of the outdoors. A memorial Mass will be celebrated on Friday, April 30th at 10 a.m. at St. Rose of Lima Church, 415 NE 105th Street, Miami Shores. In lieu of sending flowers, please make donations in the name of Thomas E. Harris to the UM Sylvester Cancer Center, P.O. Box 016960 (M867), Miami, FL 33101. View this Guest Book at www. MiamiHerald.com/obituaries.

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Published by the Miami Herald on Apr. 28, 2010.

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Delores (Turnage) Johnson

May 11, 2010

Rosemary - Please accept my condolences - sounds like you and Tom had a great life! I lost my husband almost 3 years ago - we had been married more than 25 years - so I know how difficult this can be.........you will be in my thoughts and prayers......Delores (Turnage) Johnson - Class of 66

Michael Gilinsky

May 3, 2010

Dear Rosemary,even though I hadn"t seen Tom in the last year I enjoyed the relationship we had over the years and I send you my sympathies for this tremendous loss.A giant of a man!

May 1, 2010

Rosemary, you may not remember me from high school but you were one of my favorite people. I just want to say I am sorry for your loss but so happy that you had so many wonderful years together. God bless you. Kathy McKinney McCarthy

May 1, 2010

Dear Rosemary, Condolences to you and your family, Pam McCarthy Walters, West Virginia. class of 1966

May 1, 2010

Dear Rosemary my condolences to you and
your family. Pam Mccarthy Walters class of 1966

Ken Hoffman

April 30, 2010

Rosemary, my condolences on Tom's passing. He was so many things to so many people. Relish in the fact that you spent 30 wonderful years with a great man who I am sure loved you and the boys dearly. My thoughts are with you.

Jenny Shapiro

April 29, 2010

Dear Rosemary, Tommy and Drew,

I feel so sad at the passing of Tom. He is such a happy part of my childhood and adult memories. He always seemed to carry sunshine with him and brought it to everyone he encountered. I will forever remember his smile and the way he always made me smile. I know he is in heaven watching over you and the boys. We should all be so lucky to have a Guardian Angel like Tom. My prayers are with you all and I hope you can feel all the love we are sending your way. We love you very much Rosemary. Love, Jenny, Brian, Ben and Katie

Phyllis Noetzli Lashley

April 29, 2010

Dear Rosemary:
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your husband. You have you have my deepest sympathy for your loss. I will keep you in my thoughts during this difficult time.

Phyllis Noetzli Lashley

Marie Cooper

April 29, 2010

Tom -
I'm sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad. You and your family are in my thoughts during this difficult time.

Rhonda Mahaffey

April 29, 2010

Dear Rosemary and Family,
May you find those 'seconds of peace' during this time, and may God cradle you in his arms during the remaining moments as you grieve for such a wonderful husband, father and man.
Most Sincerely,

April 29, 2010

Our deepest condolences about Tom's passing. May the family find peace in knowing he is in Heaven now. We are praying for Rosemary and the family. Love,
Mike and Michelle Palm

Carolyn Muller

April 29, 2010

Tom,
My deepest sympathies on the loss of your father. May your memories bring you peace and comfort you at time.

Carolyn Muller

April 29, 2010

Dear Rosemary-- My sincere condolences to you and your family on the passing of Tom. May God grant you strength and perseverance during this difficult time--- Sincerely, Rick Mundy

Jim and Judy Naylor

April 28, 2010

Rosie, Drew and Tommy,
We were so sorry to hear about Tom. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. I hope you know that we are always here for you if you need anything that we can offer you.
Love Jim and Judy

Mary Ann Murray(Dr. Weiss)

April 28, 2010

Rosemary,Drew,and Tommy my condolences to all. You all are in my thoughts. That is a beautiful picture and a wonderful smile he always lit the room with his smile. Care free and happy go lucky. If you need anything I will be there for u Rosemary just call even if you want to talk. I love you all and you are in my prayers. Love Mary Ann

Gene Berman

April 28, 2010

Rosemary: I am very sorry for your and your family's tragic loss. Tom was too young a man to have been taken from you and I will pray for you all that your sorrow soon turns to happy memories of your 30+ years together. My deepest condolences to you all.

Fran Benis/Nevins

April 28, 2010

Dear Rosemary,
So sorry to hear of Tom's passing. I vividly remember our 6th grade class at Oak Grove Elementary where he and Tim Allen were the teacher's favorites. They both were constantly allowed to go on "errands", and I was probably jealous the guy never picked me! I remember them coming back with sodas and candies for the teacher who sent them to the store in the middle of the day!
My thoughts are with you.

April 28, 2010

Dear Rosemary, so sorry to hear about Tom's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. Ginny Woodcook

Ann Cubillas

April 28, 2010

Rosemary, how he will be missed. You and your sons are in my prayers. We will miss his wonderful smile and his gentlemanly manners. He was indeed one of a kind and a good soul.

JANICE CHANCE DAVIS

April 28, 2010

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Sandra Spooner

April 28, 2010

Dear Rosemary, Tom and Drew,
Knowing how deeply Tom loved you, my heart goes out to you. It will be hard to imagine a world without his kindness and beautiful smile! You are in my prayers always.
Love you, Sandi

Robin McGary Gerzina

April 28, 2010

My heart goes out to you Rosemary..you and your family are in my thoughts. Tom was always smiling...that how I see him in my mind..Wishing you enough always Robin McGary Gerzina NM 66

Bonnie Skinkaytis Harvey

April 28, 2010

Dear Rosemary, I am so sorry to hear of Tom's passing. I don't know if he and I ever had any classes together at NMHS, but he sounds like he was a wonderful person. My husband of one day short of 30 years passed away three years ago at 61. It is so hard to lose someone you have loved most of your adult life and with whom you have experienced so many moments, be they happy or sad. I pray that God will give you comfort and peace in this time of grief.

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