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CLOUGHERTY, Thomas Dennis May 27, 1944-January 10, 2013 Tom passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends from complications of multiple myeloma. Tom was born in Los Angeles, spent his childhood in Whittier, and was a 44 year resident of San Marino, CA. He attended Villanova High School in Ojai and Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles where he met his wife Maryadele whom he married in 1965. Tom worked in the food industry for over forty years in sales and advertising. Besides his wife, Tom is survived by his daughter Kathleen (John) Leon of Anaheim Hills, son Brian (Kristy) Clougherty of Pasadena, and son Kevin Clougherty of Arcata, as well as grandchildren Casey Clougherty, Brandon, Brett, and Bryan Leon, and Tessa and Emmeline Clougherty. He also leaves behind his siblings Timothy (Linda) Clougherty, M.D., John (Sigi) Clougherty, and Margaret Clougherty.
Contributions in his memory may be made to The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens, Office of Advancement, 1151 Oxford Road, San Marino, CA 91108 or the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation, 383 Main Avenue, 5th Floor, Norwalk, CT 06851. Information on services can be found at www.cabotandsonsfh.com.

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Published by Los Angeles Times on Jan. 18, 2013.

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I will miss our daily telephone conversation. Your loving brother.

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Tom was a great man and a good friend. We will miss you.

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