Thomas Leo Fagan Jr.

Thomas Leo Fagan Jr. obituary, Solon, OH

Thomas Leo Fagan Jr.

Thomas Fagan Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Kindrich-McHugh Steinbauer Funeral Home on Aug. 9, 2024.

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Thomas Leo Fagan, Jr., of Solon. August 14, 1950 - August 4, 2024. Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to Tom and Wilma Fagan. Husband of Cheryl Fagan (Barnoski), Father of Katie Tirabassi. Brother of Nora DelPaine and Janie Rudolph. Brother-in-Law to Dan & Kathleen Barnoski, John DelPaine, and Dave Rudolph. Uncle to numerous nieces and nephews. Graduated from The University of Dayton in 1972 where he met Cheryl, among numerous best friends. Tom and Cheryl were married November 24th, 1972. He worked for Gulf Oil, BP, Forest City, and Giant Eagle. His work led him and Cheryl to live in many cities; Houston, Nashville, Birmingham, and eventually Cleveland. Great friend of "The Boys", their wives, and 30 plus years of NCAA basketball memories with his "Basketball Boys". Retired early to play a lot of golf and travel with Cheryl, Katie & friends. Some favorite spots include Hilton Head Island, Banff, Quebec, and Nova Scotia. Avid golf ball collector, among many other Pittsburgh sports memorabilia. Passionate Steeler & Pirates fan. To quote his many friends, "Tom was the nicest guy, with the greatest sense of humor". Private Mass of Christian burial. A Celebration of Life to be held on September 7th, 2024 at M Italian in Chagrin Falls.

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Don Burns

August 3, 2025

Hey Tom! A Year has passed and you have been sorely missed....nothing is quite the same without you my friend.....But All of your Joy, Laughter and Positive Nature remain with us all...Please know that although you are not here You will never be forgotten...

Don Burns

August 13, 2024

Don Burns

August 13, 2024

Don Burns

August 13, 2024

Tom I hope you know how much you were appreciated and loved. You were definitely one of a kind; a very special Irishman that brought a positive spirit wherever you went. You were the kindest, most giving and selfless man I have ever known.
Your sense of humor could be dry and subtle but I know that it's roots were found in the antics of Moe, Curly and Larry. Besides enjoying your quick wit we always looked forward to the next "Tom Faganing".
Your passion for golf grew from those high school years with trips to South Park with the "Boys". Many of those trips had a foursome in front with Wilma and Sophie leading the way.
Tom, you are missed by our courses in Emlenton, Gettysburg, St. Pete Beach and Solon. All those courses now have an abundance of golf balls hiding in the woods with no one to find them.
It was so great to see how much you valued your marriage and Love for Cheryl. It had no bounds, you love Cheryl with all your heart and soul. You two were a special couple,
Your Love was also so apparent to all with you daughter....your Buddy Katie.
You touched so many, many people for so many years.
I am so Proud to have known you.... to have been able to call you My Friend.
Tom Thank You For The Memories ~ You Will Be Sorely Missed ~ And Never Forgotten!

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