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Thomas Merrill Obituary
Oct 5 1951 - Feb 24 2013
Thomas Joseph Merrill was a 4th generation San Franciscan born to Kathleen Mooney Merrill and Elmer Merrill. Tom died peacefully in Anchorage, Alaska following a prolonged illness.
Tom was born and raised in the Sunset, a carpenter by trade, a die-hard SF Giants fan and a 49er faithful. He had a wonderful personality, a love for life, and made friends wherever he went. Tom was an active member of AA since 1997 in Anchorage and supportive to all members.
Tom is survived by his loving mother, Kathleen Merrill Keegan; his son, Dylan Farrell of Broomfield, Colorado; his two devoted sisters, Barbara Crittenden (Dick) of Eagle River, Alaska and Judy White (Dennis); loving nieces and nephew, aunt, and numerous cousins; and, long time companion Laura Hamilton. Tom will be missed by everyone who knew him.
A memorial mass and celebration of life will be held at St. Gabriel Catholic Church, 2559 40th Ave, San Francisco on Saturday, April 27, 2013 at 11:00 a.m.
The family prefers donations to the American Liver Transplant Foundation in Tom's honor or to a favorite charity of your choice.
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john&arlene curran
March 8, 2013
tom you will be missed by us for our lifetime' our thoughts and prayers go too all family and friends
Tom, Ginny & Graeson Schreck
March 6, 2013
Uncle Tom, you will be missed my friend. Love you.
Roxann and Larry Kopischke
March 6, 2013
We'll miss you Tom. Always happy, smiling, and glad to see new and old friends. I know you are in a better place. And I'd bet you are watching over your loved ones, eating ice cream.
Christy Mechem
March 6, 2013
RIP Tom. You will be missed. Prayers to all that loved him.
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Les and Tina Kahler
March 6, 2013
Rest in Peace Tom, we will never forget you. Condolences to Laura and his family..you are in our prayers.
Tim Curran
March 4, 2013
Tom always made me laugh. He will always be remembered
Mary Susan&Paul Goocey
February 28, 2013
We will remember Tom for all the kind things he had to say and how he always seem to be happy. What a kind and fun person he was. Will miss seeing him along the trail
February 28, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends. Tommy always greeted us with a smile. I know you are already missed.
Charlene & Mike Morimanno
February 28, 2013
Rest in peace my friend.. We will always cherish the memories and you will be forever in our hearts.
JD
February 27, 2013
RIP Tom, our thoughts and prayers to the family, may God provide you peace and comfort through these times.
Ginny Hall Schreck
February 27, 2013
We will miss you forever "uncle" Tommy
Chris Moore
February 27, 2013
Tom - you are certainly one cool dude. You are already missed, my friend.
Tommy and Connor in the yard 2011
laura hamilton
February 27, 2013
I love you Tommy Joe forever!
Tommy in the yard with Connor
Laura Hamilton
February 27, 2013
Such a sweet man. You defiantly rocked my world I will miss you baby. I know God has you in his arms
Rachel Cruz
February 27, 2013
Love you Uncle T!
Lou Ann Poage
February 27, 2013
Tom was a great guy and will be missed. He always had a smile and enjoyed his life.
Tim & Sharon Hall Minsch
February 27, 2013
Our thoughts and condolences to all of Tommy's family and his large circle of freinds. He was a wonderful part of our family. Tom helped so many people along the way and he never met a stranger. We love and miss you Tommy boy.
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