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Thomas Michael Buttimer, Sr. - SAVANNAH - Thomas Michael Buttimer, Sr., 73, of Savannah, GA passed away peacefully Friday January 16, 2009 at Candler Hospital. He was born in Savannah, GA., was a communicant of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church and retired from ILA Local #1475. He was a member of the Hibernian Society, Knights of Columbus Council #631, graduated from Benedictine Military School, attended Catholic University of America where he earned varsity letters as Cross Country Captain and met his wife of fifty one years Patricia "Molly" Buttimer and attended Belmont Abbey College in North Carolina, He was preceded in death by his parents Patrick Joseph and Elizabeth Buttimer, Sr.and 3 brothers, James D., Patrick J. and John F. Buttimer. He is survived by his wife Patricia (Molly) Buttimer of Savannah, GA.; one son, Thomas M. Buttimer, Jr. (Sherry) of Richmond Hill, GA; three daughters, Anne Harvey (Rob) of Rincon, GA., Virginia Dickey (David) of Rincon, GA. and Mary Garrett (John) of Atlanta, GA; three brothers, Anthony J., Richard J. and Edward M. Buttimer; two sisters, Sister Brigid Buttimer and Sister Helen Marie Buttimer; 11 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Benedictine Military School, St. Vincent's Academy or American Cancer Society. Visitation: 5 - 7 pm with Rosary Service at 6:00 pm Sunday at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. Funeral Service: 1:00 pm Monday at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church with Father Jeremiah McCarthy Officiating. Interment to follow at the Catholic Cemetery. After the Interment family and friends are invited to St. Vincent's Academy for a gathering. Fairhaven Funeral Home & Crematory 2794 U.S. Hwy 80 West Garden City, GA. 31408 912-964-2862 fairhavenfuneralhome.net Savannah Morning News January 19, 2009 Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at savannahnow.com/obituaries .

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Published by Savannah Morning News from Jan. 18 to Jan. 19, 2009.

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Fred Brown and Family

February 6, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. He was a great neighbor and friend.

Deborah & Martin Dean

January 25, 2009

Although words cannot begin to ease the sorrow of your loss; please know that you are in the thoughts of those who care.
We will never forget all those happy 4th of July weekends at the lake. God bless and keep you in His care.

Latrelle Igou

January 22, 2009

Anne, I am so sorry to hear about your dad. My prayers are with you and your family.

Gwendolyn James

January 21, 2009

Molly,

I am so sorry hear about the passing of your husband. I pray you find some peace in knowing Thomas can now rest without pain. Remember the years together, cherish them, and enjoy every moment. Cry when you feel the need, then take your burdens to The Lord and leave them there!!!

Joy Comes In The Morning!!!

Elizabeth Buttimer

January 21, 2009

Dear Molly,Anne,Tommy,Ginna,Mary and families, I am so sorry for your loss.It is such a rare priveledge in this life to be blessed with someone so special and we have certainly had that with Uncle Tommy.He was my sweet godfather and for that I am very grateful.I will be keeping all of ya'll in my thoughts and prayers.We will take comfort in the celebration that is going on in heaven.Love to all,Lizzy.

Winifred Prince Helmly

January 19, 2009

Dear Molly and all family members,

Very sorry to hear about Tommy. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

I have very fond memories of Tommy and Danny Keane at Levy's Department Store in 1957. I remember his great sense of humor.

My deepest sympathy to you each. I feel very close to your family.

Allen Hutcheson

January 19, 2009

On behalf of Council 631 and Assembly 173, I would like to offer our deepest condolences to the Buttimer family. You are in our prayers

Allen Hutcheson
Financial Secretary 631
Faithful Navigator 173

Harry, Mary and Brigid Pitts

January 19, 2009

Sr. Brigid and the Buttimer Family:
We are very sorry for your loss, but feel privileged to have known him. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Please know he is at peace. God Bless all of you.

Derick Sharpe

January 19, 2009

Tommy, Sherry, Michael, and Ray
Sorry to hear about your father/ grandfather. We pray that God provides his comfort and peace in this hard time.

With love,
Derick and Courtney Sharpe

Barbara Sharpe

January 19, 2009

Tommy, Sherry, Michael, and Ray,

I'm so sorry to hear about your Dad/Grandad. He was a wonderful man and always so pleasant and friendly to talk to. God blessed him many years with a wonderful family and many friends. May God bless you, comfort and keep you in His loving arms at this time.
Sincerely with love,
Barbara Jean, Mike and David

Brynda Payton-Sams

January 19, 2009

Sr. Brigid and the Buttimer Family,

May the power of God help you through this time of loss of your loved one, Mr. Tommy Buttimer.

With Heartfelt Sympathy,

Brynda Payton-Sams
SVA Class of 1975

Brynda Payton-Sams

January 19, 2009

Sr. Brigid and the Buttimer Family,

May the power of God help you through this time of loss of your loved one, Mr. Tommy Buttimer.

With Heartfelt Sympathy,

Brynda Payton-Sams
SVA Class of 1975

Rachelle Copeland
SVA Class of 1977

Carolyn M. McCarthy

January 19, 2009

sympathy and prayers

Lucy Behr

January 19, 2009

My prayers and sympathy to all of the Buttimers in the loss of your loved one!

Steve Kujawa

January 18, 2009

Love, peace, and prayers.

Sincerely,

Traci Daiss

January 18, 2009

Tommy, Sherry, and Family,
We send our deepest condolences to you and your family at this sad time. Please know that you are all in our hearts and in our prayers and that God will comfort you and get you through each day.
Love, Traci, Bubba, Chris, and Calli

Barbara Brewer

January 18, 2009

Virginia and family,

We were so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. I know how close you two were. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers

Barbara & Comer Brewer

Amy Allen

January 18, 2009

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

DONNA GINN-HERMIDA

January 18, 2009

I am so sorry to hear about Mr Buttimer's passing I have very fond memories of being neighbors, times at the beach, knights of columbus events and of course St Patrick's Day .I know it is difficult to lose someone that meant so much.
Take Care

Caromie Sheffield

January 18, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time. Our son Bryan often spoke of Grandpa Buttimer, so I feel like we knew him. I know Mike is a very nice young man and has been a very good friend to our son, Bryan. Again let me say you are in our prayers.

Ricky DeLoach

January 18, 2009

May the grace of God be with your family and his Mercy cover every heart. With thoughts and prayers

Gloria Keane

January 18, 2009

Dear Molly and all of your precious family members:

May God bless all of you. Love you all and will hold you in my heart and prayers.

Gloria Keane

Marty & Dana Gay

January 18, 2009

Sorry about the loss of your DAD,(PA) and Husband our Prayers will be with you all. Anne,Moira, and Mrs.Buttimer(Marty,Dana and Morgan)

Mary McGee

January 18, 2009

Dear Molly, Anne, Tommy, Ginna and Mary,

Wow, we will always love & miss Uncle Tommy! From the smile that lit up his face to his sense of humor that lit up a room, he was one of a kind! I'm so proud he was my Uncle! Our prayers are with ALL of you during this time!

With much love, Mamie, Mike and Kids

John Piechocinski

January 18, 2009

We were saddened to learn of Tommy's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Buttimer family in their time of sorrow.

Damon Woodson

January 18, 2009

Mad God comfort the Buttimer family at this sad time.

PAT {STRINGER) LITTLE

January 18, 2009

DEAR "MOLLY" AND ANNE: MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL. TOM WAS A WONDERFUL MAN AND I KNOW YOU ALL WILL MISS HIM VERY MUCH. IN FACT I AM SURE THIS WHOLE TOWN WILL MISS HIM.

Anthony Glover

January 18, 2009

I extend my sincere sympathy to a Good Family.

Becky (McCarthy) Knight

January 18, 2009

A good man. A good family. I thank the Buttimer family for allowing me the opportunity to make good memories with you. With this in mind, my deepest thoughts and prayers go out to you today and always.
Much love,

Denise Curtis

January 18, 2009

Molly, Virginia, Anne, Tommy, Mary, and all the family - we are blessed to have know Tom and were enriched by his humor and faith. We will miss him, but he's now at peace among the communion of saints. Our prayers are with you all. Denise, Charlie, Thomas and Jacob

Sister Aurelia

January 18, 2009

My deepest sympathy and prayers. Fond memories of the Buttermers and Blessed Sacrament School days flood my mind. Know that Tommy is at peace and joy in Heaven.

Tricia Mahany Steinman

January 18, 2009

Tommy was one of the sweetest men that there ever was! I will miss him greatly and send my love to all in Savannah. I will not be able to be at the service, but am sending up many prayers from N GA.
Hugs to Molly, Tommy, Mary, Genna, and Ann!!

Victor Polero

January 18, 2009

Mollie and family, You have my deepest sympathy. Good bless each of you. You are in my prayers.Victor.

Tony, Beth, Jonathan and Elizabeth Buttimer

January 18, 2009

Rest in Peace Forever our dear and beloved Uncle Tommy!! Our lives will never be the same without him. We will always hold him close to our hearts and recall our wonderful memories of his constant love, sense of humor and generosity.

Trust in the Lord with all your heart.
Proverbs 3:5

Cathy Fogarty-Edenfield

January 18, 2009

Sr. Brigid and the Buttimer Family,
You are in my thoughts and prayers. My deepest sympathy to you all.

Mary Ryan Brown

January 18, 2009

Molly, I am so sorry to hear about Tommy. He was a friend for many years. Now he is with God and there is no more pain and suffering. I will remember you all in my prayers.

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