Thomas Irwin Obituary
Thomas W. Irwin formerly of Mamaroneck, currently of Brookfield, Ct. died December 3, 2012 at age 74. A retired teacher at Bergen Catholic High School, Thomas was husband of Kathleen (nee Lord), father of Peter Irwin, Thomas Irwin and Sharon Davidson, loving brother of Father Joseph Irwin, Bill Irwin, John Irwin and Loretta Gregory, cherished grandfather of five. Reposing on Thursday from 4 to 8 at Coxe and Graziano Funeral Home 767 East Boston Post Rd. Mamaroneck Funeral Mass Friday 10 30 a.m. at Most Holy Trinity R.C.Church. Committal will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Most Holy Trinity Church or Bergen Catholic High School in Oradell, NJ. To place an online condolence visit www.coxeandgraziano.com
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Dj Bernhardt
January 20, 2023
He was my favorite teacher in life. I made history honors because I loved the class so much. I bowled and learned to drive from his instruction. In the car he said what are you waiting for a the stop sign "Cowboys and Indiana". He was simply the best. Take care RIP.
Charles Chelotti
January 3, 2013
What a great teacher and I owe most, if not all, of my good driving habits to his calm, patience advice during drivers ed.
Paul Wiegartner
December 6, 2012
Respect is something that is earned, not bestowed. Mr. Irwin was the most respected teacher among all my classmates because he earned it! I think of him every time I drive on Route 17!
Kevin Gardner
December 5, 2012
There are teachers in my life that are memorable. Mr Irwin is on top of the list.
With no disrespect, as high school students we affectionately called him “Tommy Irwin” (but not in his presence). There was such a positive spirit and uniqueness to Mr. Irwin. Students loved to be in his presence. One of a kind. I never met anyone like him. He was so admired by my class at B.C. My thought and prayers are with his family. They must be proud of such a fine man.
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December 5, 2012
Was a great man, remember him as baseball coach and taught me how to drive rip
December 5, 2012
Best teacher ever at BC ! LK Lounge 1998-1999 was the highlight of my time there.
John Barillo
December 5, 2012
Funny, honest, and a great teacher. Taught almost everyone I know how to drive. Bergen Catholic would not have been the same without him. Everyone loved that guy.
Maureen Courtney
December 5, 2012
Happy to have known you, your kindness and cheered by your sense of humor @ BC. My sympathy & prayers to your family,
Maureen Courtney
December 5, 2012
The end of an era in US History, Drivers Ed, Bowling, the Gauntlet, the Circle of Shame, and of course the Elevator Treatment. He was a great teacher of men. I'm sure he is looking down on all of us with that mustached grin on his face.
Tony D'Agnese
December 5, 2012
I never make a "right on red" without thinking of Mr Irwin! What a great man and awesome educator, he made American History a great topic to study and will be greatly missed.
Joseph Cavo
December 5, 2012
I too had Mr. Irwin as a teacher in Bergen Catholic. I am saddened to learn of his passing. I have and will always remember him as one of the few "greats" that positively influenced my education. He could have probably done anything in life and been successful, I'm grateful that he became a teacher.
December 5, 2012
Taught me to Drive and everything I know about history. He will be soreley missed
Tim Conway
December 5, 2012
For all the fear he instilled in us if we stepped out of line in his class, I really feel he was deeply concerned about us as students and cared about our future.
Victor T Fischetti
December 5, 2012
Best Drivers Ed. Teacher Ever... RIP Mr. Irwin
Brian Rezach
December 5, 2012
God Bless You Mr. Irwin. Thanks for teaching me how to drive!
Christopher O'Leary
December 5, 2012
Mr. Irwin, you were a memorable character indeed. Thanks for teaching me how to drive and for creating some great moments in history class. Those of us in your classat BC knew how unique it could be. My best wishes to the Irwin family.
John barillo
December 4, 2012
He was a character and one of the most beloved teachers at Bergen Catholic. He was real, he treated us like men, and he was funny as hell.
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