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THOMAS LAMB Obituary
Of Mt. Lebanon, age 92, peacefully on Thursday, May 7, 2015, with his family by his side. Beloved husband of Barbara (Joyce) Lamb; loving father of Thomas F. (Katie) Lamb, Jr., James J. (Ann) Lamb, Michael E. (Jill) Lamb, and Barbara L. (Bill) Garvey; grandfather of Gavin (Cristin) Lamb, Conor Lamb, Coleman Lamb, Sarah Lamb, Ciaran Lamb, Claire Garvey, and Annie Garvey; brother of the late Mary Walsh, Agnes Lamb, Catherine Williams, and James Lamb; brother-in-law of Patricia Joyce and Mary Helen Gannon; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Thomas Lamb graduated from the Duquesne University in 1948, and from the Duquesne University Law School in 1952. He was a practicing lawyer and member of the Allegheny County Bar Association for more than 50 years. He was elected to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in 1958, and to the Senate of Pennsylvania in 1966, and served as Senate Majority Leader from 1971 until he retired from the Senate in 1974. He served on the Boards of Trustees of the University of Pittsburgh and Robert Morris University for many years, and was vice chancellor of Government Relations for the University of Pittsburgh from 1977-1985. In 1986, he returned to Harrisburg to join the administration of Governor Robert P. Casey, serving as Secretary of Legislative Affairs until 1991. He was a faithful member of the Pittsburgh Banjo Club and the West End Survivors, and was the first chairman of the board of the Port of Pittsburgh Commission. Funeral arrangements by BEINHAUERS. 724-941-3211. Friends welcome at 2828 Washington Road, McMurray, 15317, Sunday 6-8 p.m. and Monday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday 10 a.m. at St. Bernard Church, Mt. Lebanon. Interment in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. The family suggests that in lieu of flowers, memorial donations be made to the Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, 1 N. Linden St., Duquesne, PA 15110 www.pittsburghfoodbank.org. Please add or view Tributes at
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Rosemary Arnold
May 3, 2019
In loving memory of a wonderful person. I always enjoyed seeing you play and sing. Your family has lots of wonderful memories in their hearts. Rest in Peace Tom.
Rosemary Arnold
May 16, 2015
My deepest sympathy to you and your family. I always enjoyed seeing and talking to Tom at the Banjo Club.
donna cortese
May 11, 2015
Dear Lamb Family,
Our deepest sympathy. May God comfort you and may your memories give you peace and joy. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
The Cortese Family
Ron & Mary Urban
May 11, 2015
Michael, Our most sincere condolences to you and your family. Your father looked like Jimmy Stewart! It's always sad when you loose a great man like your father.
Our Sincere Condolences, Ron, Mary "Giegucz" Urban and family from Green Tree
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Mary Ellen Mulac
May 11, 2015
Our deepest sympathy and prayers are with you Mrs. Lamb, Tommy, Jimmy, Michael, and Barbie during this difficult time. We were honored knowing Mr. Lamb. Our parents shared many happy memories together - a lifelong friendship that some are not as fortunate to have. May our Lord's light shine upon your husband/dad as he rests peacefully in heaven now.
Best Regards,
Mary Ellen (Novak) and Carl Mulac
Vicki Hudson
May 11, 2015
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Cindy Buckley
May 11, 2015
Mr. Lamb was an honest man. He was a man of integrity and will be missed by many. Our heartfelt condolences to his entire family.
Most sincerely,
John and Cindy Buckley and Family
May 11, 2015
Barb...my condolences go out to you and your family. Sorry to hear about the loss of your father. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Monica Zyra (Martire)
Stacey DeBasi
May 11, 2015
My prayers go out to Mike & the rest of the family! May God bless you all and comfort you.
Tom Bender
May 11, 2015
We have lost a truly good man and he will be missed. Sincere condolences to the entire Lamb family.
Richard Hughes
May 11, 2015
A life well lived. Our condolences to Jim, and all of the Lamb Family.
Richard and Carolyn Hughes
DrJohn michanowicz
May 11, 2015
you will be missed .You were a great guy
Zandra Moss
May 11, 2015
Tom,
I offer my most sincere sympathy to you and your family, for the loss of your dear father.
You were one of the lucky ones to have had a father for such a long time. I know very few people who were as blessed as you.
My Condolences.
Donnie Sand
May 11, 2015
Michael
My sincere condolences to you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you. You have my deepest sympathy.
Dolly Hornick
May 11, 2015
Lamb family,
I'm sorry for your loss. I remember all the fun we had at bar d lake when we were all kids. I couldn't swim but knew when I jumped off the end of the dock and swam to your dad he wasnt going to let anything happen to me. Dolly Blanchard-Hornick, Jean Blanchard
Mike Scanlon
May 11, 2015
To the Family and Friends of Tom Lamb:
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this most difficult time. Tommy Lamb was a gem -- an extraordinarily effective legislator, an inspirational leader, and a warm and gregarious man who was totally devoted to his family and his community.
Pittsburgh is a much better place because of him and all of us who were fortunate to know him, are much better for having that special privilege. I pray that many fond memories will help to sustain you now and in the future.
Tom and Mona Murphy
May 10, 2015
A true gentleman has been lost to us all. His accomplishments are many but his family was the one that he held most dear. We are lucky to have known him.
Kevin Shields
May 10, 2015
My deepest sympathies go out to the entire family. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Tom Wahl
May 10, 2015
Sorry for your loss. Your father was a credit to the community .
EDDIE NASSAN
May 10, 2015
MICHAEL
WE OUR SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. YOUR FATHER WAS A GREAT MAN AND ALWAYS HAD THE WORKING FAMILY BEST INTEREST IN HIS HEART. YOU AND YOUR FAMILY HAVE OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY..
ALLY AND EDDIE NASSAN
Ray Allen
May 10, 2015
Sympathy & kindest regards to the Lamb family & very many friends wherever they may be. God bless 1 & all. Take care. Many thanks to Dennis Roddy for his recent story.
Tony and Angie Caristo
May 10, 2015
Tom was a dedicated man. He dedicated his life to his wife, children and the people of Pennsylvania. A great man that I shall always remember. Please accept our deepest sympathies.
May 9, 2015
Michael
My sincere condolences to you and your family for your loss.
Mike Galovich
May 9, 2015
RIP
May 9, 2015
RIP Tom, sing with the angels
Jim Ellenbogen
May 9, 2015
Please accept my Deepest Sympathy on your loss.
The Senator was truly a man people could look up to
Med Gaughan
May 9, 2015
A most gracious and gentle man was Tom. I'll always remember singing Irish songs on the back patio with Barb of course. May he rest joyfully with his love once again.
Tom Welch
May 9, 2015
The happiest man I've ever known. What a loss to all who knew Tom. He always made me feel like a million bucks. He loved everything about life from his wife, kids, grandkids , attending events where he could mix with people. Prayers and blessings to Barb, Thomas, Jim, Michael, and Barbie at this difficult time. TL is catching up with those who have gone before him and watching over you.
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