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This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
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betty nethery
March 26, 2024
2012? wow. miss you john. loretta is being taken care of very well.
William Jennings
March 26, 2022
Sure miss your infectious smile brother. You will surely be missed at our 40th reunion at VMI.
Eric Watson
March 27, 2013
Your cousin Eric Watson was just thinking about you yesterday and how it seems unfair that being older you went before me.
Lurline Wagner
April 12, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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Paige Magness
April 9, 2012
Loretta, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Beverly Crockett
April 5, 2012
Loretta, I was so sorry to hear of your loss and will keep you and your family in my prayers.
Luanne Goodloe
April 4, 2012
Dear Loretta, I am so sorry for your loss.My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time..Sincerely, Luanne Goodloe
Jackie Jackson
April 4, 2012
Loretta, I was so sorry to hear this morning at the Downtown Y about your husband. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
Ware Palmer
April 4, 2012
I am very sorry to hear of Mack's passing. He was "Macko" to me. A great childhood friend and classmate at Tuckahoe Elementary. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Chris Harrell
April 3, 2012
A true professional and a great man to have on your team. The construction industry will miss you Mack. Thanks for your hard work all these years. I'll miss you too.
Kim Glenn
April 3, 2012
That was a beautiful service today at St. Mary's. I laughed and I cried. Wish I could have stayed to hug each of you. You all are in my prayers as you go through this difficult time. Charles and I send our love to you.
Cynthia Cramer
April 3, 2012
Loretta, I am so sorry for your horrible loss. My prayers are with you and your family in this very difficult time.
Pat DiCecca
April 3, 2012
I am so verry sorry for your loss. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless.
The White Family
April 3, 2012
Our family is so sorry to hear of Mack's passing. We had several connections to him starting with my husband Matt and Macko went to elementary school together and have known each other for a long time. Our son Aaron now plays soccer at VMI. Macko was a dedicated follower and supporter of the soccer programs and could always be found on the hill behind the goal at the VMI games. It was so great to see him so excited to be there to cheer on the Keydets. It won't be the same without him there. He will be missed and wanted you to know that we are thinking of your family.
Maureen Morrell
April 2, 2012
So sorry... there just aren't words. Please know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers and if there is anything you need, day or night, please call me. Love you, Mo
Ann Sofia-Rothschild
April 2, 2012
I am so sorry to hear of Mack's passing. I pray that your peace will come from all the years you spent together and the wonderful memories you have of those years. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your girls.
Chris Carlin
April 2, 2012
Loretta, Jen and I are so saddened to hear about your husband. You are in our prayers and please tell me if we can do anything for you at all.
Tommy Blackburn
April 2, 2012
Macko, Help us to recognize your assistance as we continue the struggle here; be it shadow, breeze or a flash of light in the conrer of our eye, will call on you for support. God Bless you and us left to carry on!
April 2, 2012
Our Son Will Council was a VMI classmate of Macko's and woud be wih you except he now lives in TN . Macko was a close friend of Will's and all of the VMI Family will miss him. our condolences and Sympathy to his family in this time of Sorry, The Aubrey Council's (Will Council's parents)
Sonya Orlick
April 2, 2012
We are saddened to hear of your husbands passing. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.Please, let us know if there is anything at all we can do.
Cindy Adams
April 2, 2012
"The Lord be with you...shine his face upon you, and be gracious to you". Numbers 6:25 ~ My deepest sympathy to the entire family of Macko Tabb.
Love, Cindy Cook Adams -
DSF Class of 1976
April 2, 2012
Condolences to your family.
Joan Recupero, Healthy Families
Teresa McCauley
April 1, 2012
Mack was such an inspiration to the VMI Soccer Program, team, coaches and parents! Our son plays on the VMI soccer team and I had the pleasure of meeting Mack at various soccer events! Mack was the most loyal supporter and fan of VMI Soccer! It was a privilege to meet such a wonderful man who touched the hearts of so many VMI soccer enthusiasts.
David Loy
April 1, 2012
It was great reconnecting with Mack the last few years at VMI soccer games. He was a great man, Brother Rat, and teammate. It was an honor knowing him. He will be missed.
Jennifer Seinfeld
April 1, 2012
We are so saddened to hear of Mack's passing. Our son plays soccer for VMI, and Mack was an ever-present supporter. We enjoyed talking to him and very much appreciated his loyalty and enthusiasm for VMI's soccer program. We will miss him.
The Seinfeld Family
Bruce Watson
April 1, 2012
From all of the soccer players who have played at Douglas Freeman, our thoughts and prayers go out to Macko and His family. He will never be forgotten.
April 1, 2012
My condolences to the family. So very sorry for your loss. I am sure John will be missed by you all, but the memories will live on. Regards, Kim Armstrong, Charlottesville, VA
April 1, 2012
I remember you as Macko just like I am remembered as Ricky. Your mom and dad were great fun and I remember visiting them for a week so they could "practice" having a kid around before you were born. You were gone too soon. Your Aunt Emily, my mother, used to say, "Life goes on" and so shall you in our hearts. Your first cousin, John Eric Watson.
William Jennings
April 1, 2012
I will miss you at the football games. I always loved to see my Brother Rat coming through the stands to find me. I know you'll still be watching and I hope you keep standing there with me. Until we meet again...
April 1, 2012
May the great memories console those left behind. Rest in Peace Brother Rat. - Frank Rosenthal.
Molly Watson
April 1, 2012
I knew him as Macko, my cousin, and also as Nina,s little brother, my thoughts are with all that loved him and may one day the sadness turn to happy memories,his cousin Molly
Scott Crumpler
April 1, 2012
Rest in Peace, Brother Rat. Your was a life well lived!
Larry Williams
April 1, 2012
This is shocking news. Our thoughts are with the family now. "Bugler, sound recall!" we'll see you soon, Mack. Keep the beer cold.
Betty Nethery
April 1, 2012
Loretta and Girls,Macko was like one of my own,he was such a fun spirit.We will all miss him.Know that you all will be in my prayers ,call if you need to talk or that you need anything at all.
Dottie Stanton
April 1, 2012
Loretta, Ashley and Angela, We send our thoughts and prayers to you. Dottie, Mary Ashley and Dorothy.
Jan Smith
April 1, 2012
Loretta, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. With time we hope you will heal but know that Mack will always be with you. He was a wonderful person and will be missed.
Perry Bamasi
April 1, 2012
Dear Loretta,
We are so sorry for you and the kids. He was way too young. I can't imagine your loss, but we'll always be here for you.
Tom McCune
April 1, 2012
BR,
Be at peace.
Carolyn Winks
April 1, 2012
My deepest sympathies to the entire Family. Loretta - I could not be sorrier. Please let me know if there is anything I can do. Macko was so special and he LOVED YOU SO MUCH. Carolyn
Barbara Rock-Smith
April 1, 2012
Keeping your family in our thoughts and prayers. He was a special man and happy he touched our lives! You know have an angel in heaven to watch over you! God Bless you all!
Kathleen Moses
April 1, 2012
Loretta, I was saddened to hear that your husband passed suddenly. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the girls during this difficult time.
Tracy Drewry
April 1, 2012
Loretta, Ashley and Angela,
You are all in my thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time and profound loss. I will miss Macko's good nature and fun spirit. I thought the world of him. Love to you all. Tracy
Elaine Brennan
April 1, 2012
Best wishes to the family as the heal from their loss.
Tammy Mooney
April 1, 2012
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. Please let us know if we can do anything. Mack was so special and will deeply missed.
Pierre Lelong
April 1, 2012
Dear Loretta
I am so sorry to hear of your great loss; I grew up with your husband and regret that I lost touch with him. As you know my mom and Mr. Tabb were great friends. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time, Pierre Lelong
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