Thomas Leo McRaith

Thomas Leo McRaith

Thomas McRaith Obituary

Published by Donnellan Family Funeral Services on Oct. 4, 2019.
Thomas was born on October 2, 1934 and passed away on Wednesday, October 2, 2019. Tom graduated from St. A's (where his seven children and four of his grandchildren also graduated from), he then went on to graduate from Loyola Academy High School (Class of 1952) and Loyola University - Chicago. Tom and Jimmie made their first home in Norfolk, VA while Tom served in the U.S. Navy on the USS Richard E. Kraus from 1957 to 1959.

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September 30, 2023

Edward B Arroyo aka "Teddy, SJ" posted to the memorial.

October 11, 2019

John Fitzpatrick posted to the memorial.

October 11, 2019

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Edward B Arroyo aka "Teddy, SJ"

September 30, 2023

So sorry. You, cousin Jimmie, and the rest of the family, are in my thoughts, memories, prayers and masses. Sorry I can't be there with you all

John Fitzpatrick

October 11, 2019

To the McRaith family,

We are so sorry for your loss. I remember him as Barry's older brother when we used to get together on Lincoln Street. He was always friendly to us "younguns" although 5 years older and participated in some of our games on the golf course. So, our masses and prayers are with you all. God bless.

John (LA Class of '56) and Corina Fitzpatrick
West Chester, OH

Colleen Tosti

October 11, 2019

Dear Caroline and Ellen,

I am so sorry for the passing of your Father and to my former students, the Prah children, your Grandfather.

I will keep Tom and your entire family in my thoughts and prayers.

Sally Ward

October 11, 2019

To the McRaith Family,
I have many fond memories of Mr McRaith and the entire family. The loss of a parent is never easy. Remember a piece of him lives on in all of you.
Those who leave us don't go away, they walk beside us everyday.

You are in my prayers.

Edward "Teddy" Arroyo SJ

October 9, 2019

So sorry to hear of Tom's passing. He and Jimmie have had such a long and wonderful marriage and also reached out to so many others. I well remember their reaching out to our cousin Kerry Leary in his long struggles, and am grateful for all they have been for so many others. I will offer mass for Tom, and the rest of the family, here in St. Louis tomorrow.

Carroll SAUSSY

October 9, 2019

Heartbreaking to hear of Tom's death. His wife Jimmie has been my friend since seventh grade. I have followed the wonderful family (I call the McRaith Institution) for the almost 62 year marriage and marvel at what Tom and Jimmie have created. Prayers unceasing.

Betsy Terando

October 7, 2019

So sorry to hear about Mr McRaith. Always smiling. Heres to happy times in Heaven! Love to all

Janet Parker

October 4, 2019

Tom was a wonderful person! It was truly a blessing to be able to work with him at St Vincent de Paul Society. I will miss him.

Patrick McCarthy

October 4, 2019

Mr. McRaith was a wonderful man. A rock-solid person, a great father, and always a true gentleman. I learned a lot from his example and will miss him. Sincere condolences to his entire family and large group of friends.

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