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Thomas Boland Obituary
11/09/1975 - 09/11/2024
Thomas Boland, 48, of Oakland, CA, died Sept. 11, 2024. He is survived by his beloved daughter Danika, his parents James (Jean) Boland and Elizabeth (Mark) apHugh, Kim Royse, sisters Gretchen, Siobhan, Kate and Isabella, former wife Mindy Newfarmer, niece Isis, nephew Donovan, and his Belgian Malinois Pixie. He was predeceased by his brother Brian.
Tom, who was born in Chicago, moved with his family to San Francisco in 1978. He could turn his hand to just about any skill, from butchering to home remodeling. Most recently he enjoyed working as a stage hand in the San Francisco theater district.
Family and friends will miss him, his great humor, and his cooking skills. A Celebration of Life will be held Nov. 9; please contact the family for details. Contributions to honor Tom's memory may be made to Danika's college fund at Fidelity Investments at https://shorturl.at/vSf5i
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Mary Boland Kelly
November 9, 2024
I wish to extend my deepest sympathy to Jim & all the family on the sad passing of your beloved son,brother,father, husband & uncle.
As you remember & celebrate Tommys life today ,may you know that you are in my thoughts & prayers.
From your Irish cousin in Dublin
Mary(Les) Boland Kelly & Caoimhe kelly.
Eugene and Mary Boland
October 9, 2024
To James (Jim) and extended family on the very sad passing of Tommy. We are heartbroken for your loss and thinking of you all. Sincere sympathy and love from cousins Eugene and Mary Boland, Co Laois, Ireland xx
Kyle Reinstedler
September 19, 2024
Every member of this great Union is saddened to here of you loss. Please know that you and yours are in the thoughts and prayers of everyone at Local 4 IN/KY.
Alena Tillman
September 19, 2024
I've never laughed so hard my whole body hurt. The wickidest wit ever! He will be sadly missed. Rest well Big Tom.!
Allen E TILLMAN
September 19, 2024
A smile to light up a room! You will be missed dear Tom. Rest in Paradise kind Sir. Love Big Al & Denise Tillman
Jerald Linebaugh
September 18, 2024
I have hella core memories with Tom!
To many to list. To name some!
Eureka Valley Playground!
Chenery Street.
Halloweens on Castro.
Hella dog walks around the city!
So many more memories that I´m sure we will reminisce about.
You will be missed but never forgotten.
Love, Jerald
Debra Miller
September 18, 2024
Always a kind man I loved his smile Tom you will be surely missed love you Jeralds Mother Debra
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