Thomas A. "Bevo" Ahern

Thomas Ahern Obituary

AHERN, Thomas A. "Bevo" 72, of Tarpon Springs, passed away Aug. 7, 2009, a native of New Jersey, but "A True Tarpon Sponger." Retired after 43 years as a design engineer he had multiple federal patents. A life member of the Rainbow Lakes Volunteer Fire Co., he was past chief and president. He is survived by wife of 48 years, Elizabeth "Betty" Ahern; 3 children Tom (Judy) Ahern, Lauren (Dick) Schoneveld, Kathleen (Jack) Doran; sister, Lorraine Anderson, and 6 grandchildren, Brent, Kyle, Kelly, Billy, Sean, and Kevin. A memorial funeral Mass is Monday, Aug. 10, 2009, 12 noon at St. Ignatius of Antioch Catholic Church, Tarpon Springs. Memorial contributions to Suncoast Hospice Foundation. Dobies Funeral Home, Tarpon Springs, FL

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Published by Tampa Bay Times on Aug. 9, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Thomas Ahern

14 Entries

John stahl

August 17, 2009

Dear Betty and family. I am so sorry to hear of Bevo's passing. Rainbow woun't have been Rainbow without him. I will remember him in my prayers. Fondly John Stahl ( Peoria AZ)

Scott Rae

August 17, 2009

Betty and Family,

So sad to hear of Bevo's passing. We had many good laughs on the golf course and at the club house. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

August 14, 2009

Betty and Family,

So sorry to hear of Bevo's passing. We are really sad that he left so soon. Remember the good times and all the fun we all had. Our love to you all.

Carol and Fred Heider

Jim Bree

August 13, 2009

Betty and family,
I was shocked and saddened when I read of Tom leaving us! We no longer live in NJ, but I do read the Daily Record on-line sometimes.
Suzanne and I have good memories of you and Tom, and our thoughts and prayers are with you. Carol and Joe, who live close to us here in PA , also send their sympathies.

August 12, 2009

Dear Betty and Family,

We were saddened to hear about Bevo's passing. We remember so many good times with him. Bevo was such a presence in Rainbow Lakes. He brought laughter and fun everywhere he went.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you now and always.

Flo and Walt Barna

August 12, 2009

Beyy & Family
We were very saddened to hear of Bevo's passing. It would not have been Rainbow if he wasn't there. We have such fond memories of a wonderful time filled with laughs and friendship. May your tears be few and your heart filled with joy for his new found peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with you,and our family, at this difficult time.
Maureen & Tom Lillis
Barnegat, NJ

August 10, 2009

Dear Betty and family,
I was deeply saddened to hear of my good friend Bevo's passing. When we first moved into Rainbow some 30 years ago Bevo was one of the first to introduce himself. That was the start of a long and cherished friendship.
Memories of our good times together as firemen, playing in Hub Lakes Sports and the Mayor's Trophy League will stay with me always.Through the years my children came to know and love him as "Uncle Bevo" and they are also deeply saddened by his passing.
I think most would agree that Bevo was one of the first true "community organizers". His scheduled events usually led to hours of fun for the whole family. How many of us still proudly display his hand made "paddle boat" race trophies. We will miss him.
Our most sincere sympathy,
Charlie , Sue, Erica and Melanie Engfer

Ron Lunn

August 10, 2009

I'm sorry to hear of Bevo's passing for which he will be missed. As memebers of the Fire Company he was always a person you could turn to for advice and to lead. My prayers are with you.

With sincere respect,
Ron Lunn

August 10, 2009

Dear Betty and Family,

Words cannot express how sorry we are to hear of "Bevo's" passing. He was a very special man. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. Remember to always feel blessed for the special times with him and thankful that you all were given the chance to show him how much he was loved. Celebrate his life so well lived and cherish his memories forever. Love and prayers to you all.

Love,
Glen, Cindy
Erich and Michele Treslar

August 10, 2009

Dear Betty and Family,

Words cannot express how sorry we are to hear of "Bevo's" passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. Remember to always feel blessed for all the special times with him and thankful that you all were given the chance to show him how much he was loved. Celebrate a life well lived and cherish his memories forever. Love and prayers to you all.

Love,
Glen, Cindy,
Erich and Michele Treslar

Fred Bauer

August 10, 2009

With his personality and many hours of dedicated effort "Bevo" provided many hours of enjoyment for all of us who lived in Rainbow. On behalf of the Volleyball Team our sincere thanks for many great memories.

August 10, 2009

Dear Betty and Family,

I am so saddened to learn of Bevo's passing. He really is someone I will never forget. He made me laugh often and probably roll my eyes even more. But he always made me smile. I have so many wonderful memories. Horse racing at the Bow, Paddle Boat races, PECHIP, Zemis, RGA, our special way of saying "Love you too Bevo"... :)

I'm really going to miss him.

Love,
Carol Deegan

Debbie and Bob Gallo

August 9, 2009

Our deepest sympathy to the whole family. "Bevo" was a great man and will sorely be missed. Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this most difficult time.

August 9, 2009

Dear Betty and Family, it is with our deepest sympathy that we pass on to you and your family our thoughts and prayers. Remembering all the very good years in Rainbow with the kids growing up, marriages, and moving on to our present life in retirement. We couldn't have raised our families in a better place in Rainbow Lakes and made so many wonderful friendships.
Our deepest sympathy.
Kathy and Bill Ryan

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