Thomas Gilligan

Gilligan Gilligan, Thomas Edward, 59, a long time resident of South Florida, born in CT, passed away suddenly Tuesday, March 13, 2007. He raised his family in Ft. Lauderdale. Tom was a loyal employee of Delta Airlines for the last 10 years. He spent the prior 17 years at BellSouth in sales and was active in the CWA. He is best known for his involvement in Irish-American activities, having served as National President of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, whose 80,000 national members work for peace through justice in the 6 occupied counties of Northern Ireland. He also served as their president in the Florida Chapter. Working for peace, he called on our nation–s leaders in Congress and President Clinton for their help. He and his wife also traveled to Rome to meet with Pope John Paul II. Tom is survived by his wife, Bridget Halligan Gilligan; sons, Patrick, 26, of Lehigh Acres, FL, & Brian, 25, of Dania Beach; brothers, Jack of Gainesville & Robert of W. Palm Beach and devoted neighbor & friend, Phyllis. Mass of Christian Burial, 11 AM Monday March 19th, at St. Clement Catholic Church, 2975 N. Andrews Ave., Wilton Manors. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made to the building fund of either St. Clement or Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Churches. Arrangements and cremation entrusted to Kalis-McIntee Funeral & Cremation Center, Wilton Manors. Online condolences to www.kalismcintee.com.