Thomas F. Fogarty

Thomas F. Fogarty obituary, Rochester, MN

Thomas F. Fogarty

Thomas Fogarty Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Sep. 6, 2016.
The funeral Mass for Thomas F. Fogarty will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 9, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Rochester. Burial will be at St. Bridget's Cemetery in Simpson. Visitation will be held from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 8, in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home in Rochester, and one hour prior to the Mass at St. Francis on Friday. 

Tom passed away unexpectedly at his home due to a medical emergency resulting from multiple bee stings on Sunday, Sept. 4, 2016, at age 64. 

He was born on Oct. 16, 1951, in Rochester, to Claire and Helen (Kelly) Fogarty. He grew up on the family farm near Simpson and graduated from Stewartville High School in 1969. On March 10, 1973, he married Pam Brekke. During that time he became the proud dad of Karrie and Chris. On May 8, 1982, he married Madonna Oleson and became a proud dad of Ryan and Kelly. His five grandchildren, Zygmund, Walker, Ayva, Maya and Lauren, were the light of his life.

Tom had spent many years working for Praxair of Rochester and was working for Rochester City Delivery at the time of his passing. He will be deeply missed.

Tom loved spending time talking with his family and friends, and having coffee with his wife. Nothing made him happier than to spend his weekends watching football and hunting with his boys, or listening to his girls and sharing his words of wisdom and stories with them. He loved woodworking projects and was an avid Minnesota Vikings and Twins fan.  

He is survived by his wife, Madonna; children, Karrie (Chris) Fursa, Chris (Tracey) Fogarty, Ryan (Christina) Fogarty, and Kelly (PJ McIntee) Fogarty; five grandchildren, Zygmund, Walker, Ayva, Maya and Lauren; brother, Pat (Sue) Fogarty; sisters, Margaret Fogarty, and Connie (Dave) Krebsbach; mother- and father-in-law, Donald and Joyce Oleson; brothers and sisters-in-law, Roger (Roxane) Oleson, Chuck (Donna) Oleson, Tina (Steve) Lawrence, Sandy (Bryan) Pedersen, and Tony (Betsy) Oleson; as well as several nieces and nephews that he loved dearly.  

He is preceded in death by his parents, brother, Terry, as well as his paternal and maternal grandparents.

Memorials are preferred to the family of Tom and will be distributed to select charities.

Macken Funeral Home is handling the arrangements and online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com.

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Edward O'Neill

September 11, 2016

Condolences from an old neighbor and classmate.

Donna Coplan

September 9, 2016

Sorry to hear of your loss of Tom. May he rest in peace and may you find solace in faith, family and friends.

September 9, 2016

May God be with you during this very difficult time, Madonna and family!! I was so sorry to hear about your loss!
Deb & Curt Christensen (Zimprich)

September 9, 2016

Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers. With love and sympathy. John and Ann Brogan

Jean Valere

September 9, 2016

My condolences, may you remember the joyful times and lessons learned.

Deb Smith

September 7, 2016

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

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