Search by Name

Search by Name

FUNERAL HOME

William J. Gormley Funeral Home

2055 Centre Street

West Roxbury, Massachusetts

THOMAS LOHAN Obituary

LOHAN, Thomas Age 91, of West Roxbury, formerly of Headford, Co. Galway, Ireland, passed away July 19, 2024. Son of the late Thomas and Nora (Hardiman) Lohan. Beloved husband of 60 years to Mary (Coughlan) Lohan. Devoted father of Mary Jane Cooney and her husband Leo of Westwood, John Lohan of West Roxbury, Nora Hutton and her husband Tom of Westwood, William Lohan of Galway, Ireland, Patricia Margarido and her husband Tony of CT, and Brian Lohan and his wife Melinda of Holliston. Dear brother of Evelyn Fisher, and the late John and William Lohan, Mary Austin, and Margaret Scully. Loving grandfather of Thomas Cooney, Kathleen Neimann, Michael Cooney, Liam and Maeve Hutton, Anna and Keira Margarido, Declan, Ronan, and Delaney Lohan. Great-grandfather of Charles and Andrew Neimann and Daniel Cooney. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and dear friends. Tom was grateful for the opportunities America provided him, becoming a Master Electrician and also taking classes at MIT and Harvard University. He worked as an Electrical Inspector for the City of Boston, and then worked for the Boston Public Schools Department of Planning and Engineering. Tom enjoyed cycling miles a day, which continued into his late 80's during the onset of the COVID pandemic. Tom lived his life with a deep faith in God and love for his family and country. He was known for his kind and gentle spirit, treating others with courtesy and dignity. He expressed immense gratitude to all through his final days. Funeral from the William J. Gormley Funeral Home, 2055 Centre St., WEST ROXBURY, on Tuesday, July 23rd, at 9am; followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Theresa of Avila Church at 10am. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery. Visiting Hours Monday, July 22nd, from 4pm to 8pm, in the funeral home. To livestream the Funeral Mass, go to www.sttheresaparishboston.com In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Thomas may be made to the Salesian Missions, 2 LeFevre Lane, New Rochelle, NY 10801 or www.salesianmissions.org For directions and guestbook, gormleyfuneral.com William J. Gormley Funeral Service 617-323-8600

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Boston Globe from Jul. 20 to Jul. 21, 2024.

Memories and Condolences
for THOMAS LOHAN

Not sure what to say?





Martina Donnellan

August 6, 2024

Bill & family. Sympathies to you all on the loss of your beloved Dad. I hope your grief will be overcome by happy memories of times spent with your Dad. You looked after him so well & hope that will give you all some solace & comfort.

Anne Marie Burke EHO Galway

July 29, 2024

Dear Bill,
My sincere condolences to you and all the Lohan family on the sad passing of your wonderful Dad. May He Rest In Peace.
Thinking of you all at this difficult time.
Anne Marie,

Alison Cummins, Galway

July 29, 2024

Dear Bill, my sincerest condolences to you and your extended family on the passing of your precious Father Thomas. Thinking of you all at this time. May his gentle and kind soul rest in peace.

Aoife Watson

July 25, 2024

Dearest Bill, I offer my sincere sympathy to you and your family and all who mourn for your beloved Dad, Thomas. It is lovely to read about all of his wonderful achievements in life and the great legacy that he leaves behind on his passing to his eternal reward in Heaven. Ar dheis Dé do raibh a anam dílis. Aoife Watson Ballinrobe, Ireland/ Galway Environmental Health Service

Bláithín Lahiffe HSE Galway

July 25, 2024

Dear Bill, I was so sorry to hear of the passing of your beloved father Thomas. My sincere sympathy to you and your family at this most difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam. Bláithín

Siobhán Lawlor, Galway

July 24, 2024

Bill, my sincere condolences to you and your family on the very sad passing of your Dad. May he rest in peace. Thinking of you all at this very sad and difficult time.

Mary Heery, Sligo

July 24, 2024

Bill, thinking of you and your family on the sad death of your father.
May he rest in peace.

Anthony D. Galluccio

July 23, 2024

Bill I missed you at the funeral. Great tribute to an amazing man. I will never forget he and Mary´s support. To the entire Lohan clan my deepest sympathy

Marguerita Blake and family (Co. Mayo)

July 23, 2024

Sincere condolences to Mary, Mary Jane, John, Nora, Billy, Patricia and Brian on the loss of your beloved husband and father, Tom. What a lovely gentle good natured man he was. Thinking of you all at this very sad time. May Tom rest in peace now, with all those who went before him.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

Vincent & Mary Blake, Galway

July 23, 2024

Sincere condolences and sympathy to Mary and all of the Lohan family on the passing of Tom. May he rest in peace.

Eimear Flood

July 23, 2024

Sincere condolences to Bill and all the Lohan family on the sad passing of Thomas. May he rest in peace.

Catherine Madden, Galway

July 23, 2024

Sincere sympathy to Bill and all the Lohan family at this sad time. May your dad rest in peace.

Fiona Donelon, Galway

July 23, 2024

My sincere sympathy to Bill and all the Lohan family on the sad loss of your Dad. Thinking of you at this sad and difficult time. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Sinead Langan, Galway

July 23, 2024

Sincere condolences to Bill and all the Lohan family May Thomas Rest in Peace.

Michael Keenehan

July 23, 2024

Bill and family,
So sorry to hear about the passing of you dear dad. Thinking of you and your family at this sad time.

Maria Curran

July 23, 2024

Sincere condolences to my colleague Bill and all the Lohan family at this sad time. May Thomas Rest in Peace.

Niamh Kelly, Galway

July 23, 2024

My deep condolences to Bill and the entire Lohan family on the passing of your beloved husband and father. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam uasal.

Maura Deely

July 23, 2024

Dear Bill
My condolences on the passing of your Father
You are in my thoughts at this difficult time

Maria Horkan Galway

July 23, 2024

My deepest sympathy to Bill, your mother Mary and all the Lohan family on the sad passing of Thomas. May your many wonderful memories of Thomas sustain you all in your sad loss. I am keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers. May Thomas gentle soul rest in peace. Maria Horkan Galway Environmental Health.

Aine Slattery Environmental Health Dept Galway

July 23, 2024

My sincere condolences to Bill & all the Lohan family on the passing of Thomas. May he Rest in Peace.
Áine Slattery Environmental Health Dept Galway.

Kiev

July 23, 2024

So sorry for your loss. My condolences to you all, may he Rest in Peace.

Una Burke

July 22, 2024

My deepest sympathies to all the Lohan family. I know how much he was loved by you all .
May his gentle and generous soul rest in peace .
Ar dheis De go raibh a anam
Una Burke Oranmore Ireland

William Cooney

July 21, 2024

I am very sorry for your loss. My condolences to all of his family.

Jim Linnehan

July 20, 2024

To John and the entire Lohan family, I'm very sorry to hear of Mr. Lohan's passing. May he rest in eternal peace, and may you all be comforted with warm memories of time spent with him. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

Showing 1 - 24 of 24 results

Make a Donation
in THOMAS LOHAN's name

Memorial Events
for THOMAS LOHAN

Jul

22

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

William J. Gormley Funeral Home

2055 Centre Street, West Roxbury, MA 02132

Jul

23

Funeral

9:00 a.m.

William J. Gormley Funeral Home

2055 Centre Street, West Roxbury, MA 02132

Jul

23

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

St. Theresa of Avila Church

MA

Funeral services provided by:

William J. Gormley Funeral Home

2055 Centre Street, West Roxbury, MA 02132

How to support THOMAS's loved ones
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Poems of Mourning and Comfort

The best poems for funerals, memorial services, and cards.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief

Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.

Read more
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
Ways to honor THOMAS LOHAN's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more