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Thomas Cavanaugh Obituary
THOMAS P., on Sept. 29, 2008, of Glen Mills PA, formerly of Aldan PA. Beloved husband of Rita (nee Ferry) Cavanaugh; devoted father of Rev. Thomas J. Cavanaugh, Carol A. (Anthony) Montagna and the late Ritamarie Cavanaugh; loving grandfather of Ritamarie and Anthony Thomas; brother of Elizabeth Kelly, Ursula Tomany, Sr. Ellen Cavanaugh R.S.M., Rev. Daniel J. Cavanaugh, Patricia Hickey and the late Mary Bradley, Theresa Glenn, Paul and Thomas Cavanaugh. Relatives and friends are invited to his Funeral Friday, 9:30 A.M., O'LEARY FUNERAL HOME, 640 E. Springfield Rd., Springfield PA, and to his Viewing Thursday Eve after 6:30 P.M. Funeral Mass Friday, 11 A.M., Church of St. Thomas the Apostle, 430 Valleybrook Road, Chester Heights PA. Int. Holy Cross Cemetery. Mr. Cavanaugh would like donations to go to Vocation Office of Diocesan Priesthood, c/o St. Charles Seminary, 100 E. Wynnewood Rd., Wynnewood PA 19096; or St. Thomas More Scholarship Fund, PO Box 294, Drexel Hill PA 19026.
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Memories and Condolences
for Thomas Cavanaugh
HENRY AND DOLORES GLENN
October 2, 2008
TO THE CAVANAUGH FAMILY
OUR PRAYERS ARE BEING SENT TO THE ENTIRE FAMILY.
TOM WAS A GOOD PERSON AND LIVED HIS LIFE TO HONOR GOD.
Charlie Bowes, STM '56
October 2, 2008
My deepest sympathies to the Cavanaugh Family on the loss of a wonderful guy. He will be sorely missed.
Kathy Kelley
October 2, 2008
Rita, Tom, Carol and Anthony,
Know that you are remembered very specially in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. We will always be grateful for the gift of your friendship. Tom had a great sense of humor and always made us feel like we were family. We are better people for having known and loved him. Be assured of our continued love, friendship and support.
Kathy and Dennis Kelley
Megan Murray
October 2, 2008
Just wanted to say I love you and am sure Uncle Tom is up there being the life of the party. I am sorry I can not be there but am there in spirit. I love you all.
Len & Peg Roberts
October 1, 2008
Our prayers and thoughts are with family. Your father is at peace now looking down at all his family and friends and all his struggles are over. Fr. Tom keep up your strength as mon needs you now more than ever.
Joanne Squires
October 1, 2008
My deepest condolences to the Cavanaugh family on your loss. To Father Tom, I can only imagine how proud your dad was, and is, of you. You are a blessing to St. Matthew's Church and we have all been enriched by your service to God.
Your FBI buddy, Joanne
Joseph Mindling
October 1, 2008
We are Capuchin friends of Sister Ellen and wanted to join with you in praying for Tom. We have remembered him at Mass, asking the Lord to welcome him into eternal life and to give the consolation and reassurance of your faith to all of you.
Fr. Joseph Mindling and Fr. Dan Mindling, OFM Cap.
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