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for Thomas Dempsey
Richard Krajcir
January 14, 2020
As we get older and loose our own spouses we understand how lonely life can be without our best friends by our sides. God Bless Colleen. He will not be forgotten.
Linda Fix
January 27, 2011
Colleen and Family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Tom was a great guy and we enjoyed the time we spent with you two. May your memories comfort you during this very difficult time.
Linda and Charlie Fix
Linda Fix
January 27, 2011
Colleen and Family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Tom was a great guy and we enjoyed the time we spent with you two. May your memories comfort you during this very difficult time.
Linda and Charlie Fix
Shelly Waldman
January 25, 2011
I extend my deepest sympathy to the Dempsey family. I was never lucky enough to meet Mr. Dempsey, but as I was reading the Guest Book entries, I was truly getting to know a wonderful man. What a tribute.
Sean Beard
January 25, 2011
Dear Mrs. Dempsey, Tom, Caroline and John,
I'm very sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. Dempsey. He was a kind, loving, happy and proud man. I have nothing but, pleasant memories of him while we were growing up and spending time at your home. Please take comfort in knowing he lived a good life, touched a lot of people and is at peace. Sincerely, Sean
Alice Spach
January 24, 2011
Coleen and family,
Our deepest sympathy on the recent loss of your dear one. May the fond memories you have of great times together help ease the pain at this difficult time.
The Spach family,
January 24, 2011
My heartfelt condolences go out to all of the Dempseys. Wonderful West Side Family.
Julie Van Atta
January 21, 2011
Dear Colleen, Tom, Caroline and John,
Please accept our heartfelt condolences on the unexpected passing of Tom. He will be missed by all who know and love him. We are sorry that we are not able to personally extend our sympathy to you and your wonderful family.
Love and prayers,
Jerry and Patty Lynch
Hilton Head, S.C.
Margaret (Riefler) Goodfellow
January 21, 2011
My sympathies to Colleen and the family. I worked with Tom many years ago at NYSDOT in Region 9, Binghamton. He was such a nice man and admired by his peers as an engineer and of course, Irish, Irish, Irish!!
January 21, 2011
Our deepest sympathy to Colleen and the family. Tom was a wonderful man and will be greatly missed. Rest in peace Tom. Diane and Meredith from moxie
Pam Hebert
January 21, 2011
Colleen, although Bill and I only met you recently, both you and Tom made such an impression on us. We had hoped to see you again at Cacciatore's, we enjoyed meeting and talking with you both. We are so sorry for your loss. Tom was truly a memorable man. Pam Hebert and Bill Barbosa
Jensen Family
January 21, 2011
Expressions of love and sympathy to the Dempsey Family.
Mariann Murphy
January 20, 2011
Dear Dempsey Family,
My deepest sympathy to you. I will keep your family in my thoughts and prayers. May your fondest memories be a comfort during this difficult time.
Alfonso W. Perna & Family
January 20, 2011
Colleen and Family,
We are sad to hear of Tom's passing. May he rest in peace.
January 20, 2011
Dear Dempsey Family, I am sorry to hear of Mr. Dempsey passing, may God bless you during this difficult time.
Bill Sullivan
Clifton Park, NY
Dave Farr
January 20, 2011
Dear Colleen and family,
I am saddened by the passing of Tom. I am praying for you and the family at this time. I worked with and for Tom for 35 years at the state and then later for Hawk and Schumaker Engineers. Tom was a great fellow employee and mentor. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
January 20, 2011
Dear Colleen, Please accept our condolences. Tom was a great friend and colleague. We will miss him. He will remain in our thoughts. Dick & JoAnne Krajcir Port Charlotte, FL
Elaine Sullivan Sawyer
January 20, 2011
Dear Colleen and Family,
I was very saddened to hear of Tom's sudden passing. Colleen, whenever I saw the two of you, we would all share memories of the days I babysat your children when you lived on Zane Rd. We shared many stories and many laughs together! Tom was a true gentleman and friend with a wonderful Irish spirit! I, along with many others, will miss Tom, greatly! My sincere thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this very difficult time.
God Bless You!
With Friendship, Love and Sympathy,
Elaine
Barb & Brian Donnelly
January 20, 2011
Colleen and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. All our thoughts and prayers to you during this most difficult time.
JoAnne Atkinson
January 20, 2011
The Dempsey family,
I have many fond memories of Tom when we worked together. He loved his family and was a great mentor/friend to all.
Our deepest sympathies,
Kate Donovan
January 20, 2011
Aunt Colleen - The whole Baltimore/New Zealand Donovan family is saddened to hear of Tom's passing. It seems like only yesterday we were celebrating with you at Kevin's wedding. Please know that our prayers are with you and the whole family.
Love,
Mark, Susan, Kate, and Dan
Matt Covert
January 20, 2011
To the Dempseys: My sincerest condolences on the passing of Mr. Dempsey. He was a wonderful person and I will remember him fondly. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Linda Myers
January 20, 2011
Colleen and family
Vernon and I were very sad to hear about Tom's sudden passing. I know I speak for Vernon when I say he was truly a wonderful gentleman with such a kind smile. God bless him and all of you. Linda and Vernon Myers
Kitty Gardner
January 20, 2011
Dear Colleen and Family,
I was so sorry to hear about Tom. He was such a nice man. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Lorna Kinsman
January 20, 2011
Family of Tom Dempsey,
Tom was my Supervisor when I worked as a draftsman for the NY Department of Transportation. What a joy to work with him . . he was not only a great guy, he was also a great supervisor.
I am very sorry for your loss, and will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. May the Peace of the Lord be with you all during this difficult time, and forever.
Lorna Kinsman, Conklin, N.Y.
January 20, 2011
Dear Colleen
Lyle Bensen
January 20, 2011
Colleen and family, My sympathies to all of you in the loss of Tom. He was such a fine gentleman and friend to many.
Jim Dubil
January 20, 2011
Colleen and Family, I am sorry to hear about Tom. We knew one another through Jr. and Sr. high schools. He was a true and decent friend.
Judy Murphy
January 20, 2011
To the Dempsey Family...
I'm so sorry to hear of Tom's passing. My niece and nephew had many wonderful stories to tell me of their "Boompa". Through their eyes I saw a very loving and dedicated grandfather. My thoughts and love are with all of you during this difficult time.
Gene Badger
January 20, 2011
Dear Colleen and family,
What great friend and mentor.
Timothy Lynch
January 20, 2011
Mrs. Dempsey, Tom, Caroline, and John:
We're so sorry for your loss. Mr. Dempsey was a truly special, decent, and kind-hearted man who was visibly proud of his children (and rightfully so). Please accept our most sincere condolences.
Tim and Lisa Lynch
Jeff Beasley
January 19, 2011
Tom, I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. God bless you brother, you and your family and know that my prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Jeff, Rhonda, Jonah, and Jordan Beasley
Aric & Melissa Andrejko
January 19, 2011
Dear Colleen, Tom, Caroline, John and families,
I was very sorry to hear about Tom. I always looked forward to seeing him at the bocce tournament each summer. I have fond memories of time spent with Tom, and with the entire Dempsey family. Please accept our sincere condolences.
January 19, 2011
Dar John and family,
Dave and I are so very sorry for your loss. I remember meeting your parents at Chris and Beth's apt. and thinking "so that's where John got his wonderful personality!"
Sending our parayers & love,
Dave & Sue Andolora
Jim Koniuto
January 19, 2011
Dear Dempsey Family, my thoughts and payers are with you and your extended family. I remember that Mr. Dempsey was always a kind and supportive person in the community during my childhood on the West side and during CYO and South Mountain Soccer Club seasons. He was loved and will be missed.
Aileen Slocum
January 19, 2011
To all the Dempsey's --
I was so shocked and sad to hear about Mr. Dempsey's death! He was such a good man and always so kind to me. I am so glad I got to see him recently at my dad's wake (too many funerals!) and will never forget how wonderful he and all of you have been to me. I shared the unfortunate news with my siblings last night and they wanted you to know we are all thinking of you
and praying God brings you some comfort through the people around you.
All my best! Aileen Slocum
January 19, 2011
I had the priviledge of working with Tom for many years. Always the gentleman. I will miss him. Paul and Kate Gregory (Surprise, Az.)
Annette Dunn
January 19, 2011
Mrs. Dempsey, Caroline, and family,
I am so very sorry about your Dad. He was such a vibrant person. I remember his smile - it so easily spread to those around him!
Our heart and prayers are with you all.
With love,
Annette (Thomas) Dunn and family
George/Joan Anderson
January 19, 2011
Dear Colleen and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and you family. Tom was a gentle and loving man and we will miss seeing and talking to him. Let God comfort you and give you strength during this difficult time.
Sharon Newland
January 19, 2011
Colleen:
I worked with Margaret Dempsey at the Architect's office a million years ago. I will never forget your husband coming to my father's funeral even though I had not seen him in oh so many years. To this day I remember how touched I was that he would take the time to come. He was a good man. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
January 19, 2011
Dear Coleen Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Joyce and Frank Gilroy Jupiter, Florida
Valeri Sewald
January 19, 2011
Dear Mrs. Dempsey, Tom, Caroline and John, our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Our heart aches for your loss. - Brian and Valeri (Thomas) Sewald
David and Nancy Thomas
January 19, 2011
Carolyn and family,
We are so sorry to hear of your father's death. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. God bless you,
Colleen Mathis
January 19, 2011
Dear Mrs. Dempsey, Tom, Caroline, John & Families,
I am so sorry to hear about Mr. Dempsey's passing. Sending prayers and kind thoughts to you during this difficult time.
Sincerely,
January 19, 2011
Dear Colleen and family:
Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Tom was such a wonderful, caring man. His smile and the twinkle in his eyes will never be forgotten..we worked with Tom at DOT for many years and he was such an inspiration to all...
Sharon and Bill Pompeii, Spring Hill, Florida
Mike & Heather Williams
January 19, 2011
Our condolences go out to the entire Dempsey family. Tom was truly a great man and we're glad to have met him. I couldn't have asked for a better person to work with, Tom was truly a plethora of knowledge. His personality will be greatly missed, our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Jerry & Dolly Giblin
January 19, 2011
Dear Colleen, Dolly & I are sorry of Tom's passing and that we are here in AZ at this time. Tom will be in our prayers.
He was a good friend.
January 19, 2011
Dear Dempsey Family... our deepest condolences and sympathy at this difficult time. All our best wishes... Steve & Mary Davis (West Hartford, CT)
Jeff Eggleston
January 19, 2011
Dear Colleen and family,
I'm so sorry for your loss. I know there are no words to be said that can take away the pain but I'd like to share this poem with you that helps me when I lose a loved one....
Death is nothing at all.
It does not count.
I have only slipped away into the next room.
Everything remains as it was.
The old life that we lived so fondly together is untouched, unchanged.
Whatever we were to each other, that we are still.
Call me by the old familiar name.
Speak of me in the easy way which you always used.
Put no sorrow in your tone.
Laugh as we always laughed at the little jokes that we enjoyed together.
Play, smile, think of me, pray for me.
Let my name be ever the household word that it always was.
Let it be spoken without effort
Life means all that it ever meant. It is the same as it ever was.
There is unbroken continuity.
Why should I be out of mind because I am out of sight?
I am but waiting for you, for an interval, somewhere very near, just around the corner.
All is well. Nothing is hurt; nothing is lost.
One brief moment and all will be as it was before.
How we shall laugh at the trouble of parting, when we meet again.
You and your entire family are in my thoughts and prayers and I just know you will be living the Irish motto of celebrating the life lived more than mourning the life that has passed on.
With Love,
Rich & Nicole Brown
January 19, 2011
Dear Mrs. Dempsey, Tom, Caroline, and John. Our deepest sympathy to your family. We send our Love and Prayers to you.
KATHY JONES
January 19, 2011
DEAR COLLEEN AND FAMILY, I JUST READ OF THE PASSING OF YOUR TOM- BOTH CHRIS AND MYSELF ARE SO VERY SORRY. WE SEND OUR LOVE, PRAYERS AND SYMPATHY. WE HAVE SOME GREAT MEMORIES, THEY ARE FOREVER.
KATHY (MURRAY) JONES & CHRIS CIOTOLI
Margaret Keane
January 19, 2011
Dear Colleen and family, I would like to extend my deepest sympathies over the loss of your husband and father. My intention is to contribute to St. Jude's in his memory. Of course, we wish he had informed us of the loss of his mother - she was the last of our father's siblings and we would have made every attempt to be there for him in his sorrow. With love, Margaret Keane
Florian Novovesky
January 19, 2011
My Deepest Sympathy to the family.
It has been many years since we sat in classrooms at Central, and enjoyed each others jovial company.
Patty Flynn
January 19, 2011
Dear Colleen and family, please accecpt my sincere sympathy at this difficult time. May all the wonderful memories and happiness you shared give you peace. In friendship, Patty Flynn, Leesburg, FL
Terri Eversman
January 19, 2011
John, Jenny, Jackson & the Dempsey Family You are in my thoughts. John you have shared such wonderful times you had with your Dad I hope they are a comfort to you now.
T
January 19, 2011
Colleen & Family -
So sorry to hear about Tom. Our sincerest sympathy for your loss. I worked with Tom for almost 30 years. He was always a class act and a real gentleman. He will sorely be missed at Callahan's.
Ellen & Mickey Burnett
Surprise, Arizona
John Conole
January 19, 2011
I fist met Tom at West Junior when he was new to Binghamton. I was asked bu the Guidance Counselor to help guide him through his first few days. He need no help. He fit in with no trouble & was soon making friends of his own. My haert & my prayers are with you in this hour.
Syd and Jeff Davis
January 19, 2011
Dear Colleen, Tom, Caroline, John and families,
Jeff joins me in sending you our deepest sympathy.
We hold many warm memories of sharing with Tom the musical adventures of our eldest sons. His quiet chuckle was always a welcome addition to those jazzy Crary Avenue days.
We are among many who will miss Tom greatly.
Robert Callahan
January 19, 2011
Colleen and Family,we are so sorry to hear of Tom's passing, he was a wonderful man and a real gentleman, his smile and laughfter will not be forgotten, your in our thoughts and prayers, sincerely, Bob and Joanne Callahan, florida
January 19, 2011
Dear Colleen And Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. May you find peace and love with your family and friends.
With sincere sympathy.
Liz Helstein, Binghamton, NY
Tom in the 1952 BCHS Yearbook
John Conole
January 19, 2011
Kirsten Young
January 19, 2011
Dear Mrs. Dempsey, Tom, Caroline, Jennifer and families-
I am so sorry to hear of Mr. Dempsey's passing. He was always such a nice and understanding man who always helped out in any way he possible could. He was one that would ask you how you were doing with a true interest in your answer. He will certainly be missed.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
(Fr.) Tom Ryan
January 19, 2011
Colleen and Family,
My sincere condolences at the death of Tom. It was a great pleasure to know him and your family over the years in the S. Tier. Tom was a devoted fmaily man and man of faith. He leaves a great legacy. Please know of my prayers. Unfortunately i am unable to join you for the services as I am out of the country. God bless,
Michelle Miller
January 19, 2011
Dearest Colleen, Tom, Caroline, and Jennifer, and families,
We can only imagine how you're feeling right now. Tom was just such a wonderful spirit. Always smiling, a great conversationalist, never too busy to say hello or ask how everyone in the family is doing...all around just a super, super person, and so fun to be around.
His warm personality and contagious smile and laughter will be dearly missed.
May God's love and peace continue to guide you. Our sincere love and prayers are with you all.
Love,
Tom, Michelle, Sophie, and Jonathan Miller
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