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Thomas Abruzzo Obituary
THOMAS B. SR. (retired K-9 Unit Police Officer for 32 years), Nov. 7, 2004, age 67 years. Beloved husband of Laura M. (nee Reitz), devoted father of Margaret Sinclair, Thomas B. Jr. and Joseph A. Abruzzo, proud grandfather of Meghan who was the sunshine of his life, brother of Dolly Brennan, Teresa (Francis X.) O'Shea, Julia McPeak and Joseph (Ruthann) Abruzzo, brother-in-law of Jim Reitz; also survived by loving nieces and nephews. Relatives, friends, members of FOP, St. Martha's Seniors, Catholic Youth Swim League and Archbishop Ryan Marching Band Parents Assoc. are invited to his Funeral Sat. 9 to 11 A.M. at St. Martha R.C. Church, 11301 Academy Rd., Phila., PA 19154 followed by Funeral Mass at 11 A.M. Int. Resurrection Cem. Donations in Tom's memory may be made to SIGMA (a service musical organization at West Chester Univ.), c/o 3503 Chalfont Dr., Phila., PA 19154, St. Martha's Seniors or St. Martha's Building Fund at the above address. Arr. HOLLEN FUNERAL HOME (Thomas J. Fluehr F.D.), 215-698-2500
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Erin Dormer
December 1, 2004
Grandpop, thank you for all you have done for me throughout the years I have known you. You have always been there for me and been a great part of my life. I will always remember the times we spent together at band functions and in Florida. Meggie I love you and I will always be here for you...you know that!
Vince DiFrancesco Jr
November 13, 2004
Mr. A,
You will be so missed by all of us at Ryan Band. Even after Meg graduated your helping presence was still felt. I'm sure that you and my mom are up in heaven planning a band function...
See you in heaven!
Vince
Lorraine Ewing
November 12, 2004
Tom, You were the best of the best. You were the greatest person I have ever known. You treated me as if I was your own. You were always there for me. Even when you would yell at me. I will miss you always. You will always be that special person, who helped me become a better person. You will always be in my heart. I will think of and pray to you always. Thank you for being who you were!
Mary Beth and Jim Ricks
November 11, 2004
Tom, You will surely be missed. I know you are in a better place watching over your loved ones. Laura, You and the family are in our thoughts and prayers during this time. If there is anything we can do please don't hesitate to call.
Nina Dorazio
November 11, 2004
Mr Tom,
You will truly be missed by so many people. I truly believe everyone you talk to in life you touch their hearts you were so kind and loving. Justin said he going to miss talking to his Misber Tom. I had the honor to know you for 23 years and you were so wonderful. I am truly going to miss seeing you around. But you are in the best place there with the lord and savior his self. Keep a close eye on all of us Misber Tom. I will always love you and you will always be in my heart.
The Staskel Family
November 11, 2004
On behalf of St. Martha's swim team I'd like to say thanks to Tom's wife & granddaughter Meghan for sharing Tom with us. He had no one left in the CYSL program but yet he still stuck around. He was such an encouragement to the kids, my daughter now swims for Ryan and still remembers how Tom had a way of getting the best out of her & making it fun. He was a well respected man & will be sorely missed. God be with you.
Cheri Dorazio
November 10, 2004
Mr. Tom, you will be greatly missed you were a wonderful and caring man who left behind a great legacy. Thanks for always being right next door. I will miss you and love you always. Thank you for all time time and energy you spent and all the love you gave my daughter, she misses you and loves you too.
We love you Mr. Tom
Cheri & Jenn
John Eldridge
November 10, 2004
I am a retired Philadelphia Police Officer. I knew him for many years.
He was a credit to the Dept.He will be greatly missed.
Salvatore & RuthAnn Abruzzo
November 10, 2004
You will be missed brother. God speed you home. Love Boz and Ruth Ann
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