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Thomas Dolan Obituary
Tom had been a resident of the Essex area since 1966. In 1973, he started Hi-Rel Products in Essex, a micro electronics company. He was a successful businessman, a mentor to many, and his love of golf was legendary. More importantly, he was a devoted father, loving husband, and a fun grandfather.
He was the devoted father of Cathleen Jenkins and her husband, Scott, of Ivoryton; Carren D. Rogan and her husband, Patrick, of Wildwood, Mo., Thomas S. Dolan Jr. and his wife, Nicole, of Essex, and step father of Pamela Ellis of Boca Raton, Fla., and Todd B. Prentiss of Charlestown, R.I. Tom is also survived by his loving grandchildren, Marie, Alex, Michaela, Mollie, Julia, Maggie, Zach, Patrick, and Hanna; his sister, Maureen Smith of Tampa, Fla.; his brothers, Charles "Ted" Dolan of Lincoln, R.I., and Vincent Dolan of Jacksonville, Fla.
Tom was predeceased by his brother, William Dolan.
Visiting hours will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. on Sunday at Robinson, Wright & Weymer Funeral Home, 34 Main St., Centerbrook. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday from Our Lady Of Sorrows Church, Prospect St., Essex. Interment will follow at Riverside Cemetery in Old Saybrook.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Tom's name to Mercy High School, 1740 Randolph Road, Middletown CT 06457.
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Memories and Condolences
for Thomas Dolan
October 24, 2009
Tom was a wonderful man and truly unique. If you knew him you were blessed. He is now with his wife Marie. I can only hope that I can be the person that would make him proud. You will always be in my heart.
October 22, 2009
My dearest Daddy,
My heart is broken; but I will always charish and be so greatful for my wonderful memories with you, our family and friends. I will go on, with God's love, mercy and strength, I will be strong once again. Please watch over me, Carren, Tommy, and our families and children-guide us and keep us safe.
A Prayer for My Family
O Heavenly Father, I humbly beseech Your blessings for my family. Keep my loved ones in Your tender care and protect them from every evil.
Grant that no matter how separated we may be by distance, we shall always be close to one another, and You, in the Sacred Heart of Your Son Jesus. May we continue to grow in love and peace, ever seeking Your Blessings until we are united with You in Heaven. Amen.
xoxo Cathy
October 20, 2009
Our deepest sympathies to the Dolan Family. Tom Sr. was a good man and a valued colleague. I will miss our conversations and his great sense of humor.
Josh Watt
M.S. Kennedy Corp.
Doug Williams
October 20, 2009
To Tom Jr and you family,
Knowing you and your Dad these past 10 years has provided on one of those rare business relationships where friendship and respect prevailed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your entire family on his passing. We will keep his memory alive for a long long time.
Doug Williams
October 19, 2009
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We will always remember Tom teeing off with a smile on his face. The Whaley family Suzy, Bill, Jenn and Kelly
Jim Angeloni
October 19, 2009
Dear Tom Jr and Carolyn:
It was with a great sense of loss when we heard of Tom’s death.
We wanted to let you know that you have our greatest sympathy, and our hearts are truly saddened.
Tom was more than just a wonderful person; he was always so kind and considerate to us that we always welcomed seeing him at every opportunity.
And, we know that his passing will not only leave a void in our lives, but in the hearts of all those who knew him.
Tom will always remain within my heart, and we have included Tom and you in our daily prayers. May God give you strength.
I will forever miss his smile and cantankerous ways. I will forever cherish our arguments, mostly about nothing that mattered much, but gave us both much enjoyment. I will especially miss him at our industry show in two weeks. IMAPS will not be the same without him.
Our sincere thoughts and prayers are with you.
With our deepest sympathy,
Respectfully, Jim and Shelleen Angeloni
October 19, 2009
To The Dolan Family,
I cannot tell you how sorry I was to learn of Tom's passing. Tom has been a dear friend for the last 30 years. I met Tom when I first started working in the Microelectronics Industry. It was a new industry for me and Tom was one of the first people to offer his help while I was going through the learning curve. It was so easy to like Tom, that we became friends very quickly and I will value that friendship always.
Hold on to the great memories that I am certain you all have and he will live in everyone's heart forever.
Sincerely,
Russ Whigham, E. Brookfield, MA
October 19, 2009
To the entire Dolan family my sincerest and heart-felt sympathy. I am shocked by the news but take pleasure in knowing the Holy Father has called home one of his blessed sons.
Jan Johnson
formerly with Rockwell Collins
now with National Hybrid, Inc.
Ronkonkoma, NY
pat, cortney and clayton kelley
October 19, 2009
our prayers and thoughts are with your family. Mr Dolan is leaving behind a wonderful legacy and will live on in the smiles and laughter of his children and grandchildren.
sincerely,
Graham White
October 18, 2009
Our condolance to all the family our prays are with you. Tom was a great buisness partner and a better friend I will always cherish the memories of him. The best thing I can say about him is his memory will live on through his wonderfull wife and the best three childen he could wish for. For this he was truly blessed. Tom we will always love you. June and Graham
David Kulle
October 18, 2009
Dear Carolyn and Family,
Cindy and I are very sorry to hear of Tom's sudden passing and we would like to extend our deepest sympathy and prayers to you and all of your family.
Sincerely,
Dave and Cindy Kulle
October 18, 2009
To the Dolan Family,
So very sorry to hear of your loss. We send our deepest sympathy to you. Black Hall has definitely lost a great one. He was a wonderful man who touched both of our lives.
Sincerely,
Jeff and Nicole Hedden
October 18, 2009
I have many fond memories of Tom, both on and off the golf course. Life is only a voyage to where we will all be united once more . To all in the family, I share your sorrow and wish extend my condolences.
Ron & Earleen Soccoli
Ray and Sheila Schwabl
October 17, 2009
Carren, You very recently gave us comfort in the loss of our daughter. I wish I could be there to give you a hug. You, Cathy and Tom will be in our prayers. Your Dad was a terrific guy.
With much love,
Tom and Lela Stearns
October 17, 2009
Dear Carolyn and Tommy,
Lela and I will miss Tom very much and are very sad that we cannot be with you at this very sad time. Our very best wishes go out to you and your family members. We will always remember the great times and laughs we shared with you and Tom.
Love always, Lela and Tom Stearns
Jim Tyrell
October 17, 2009
God's truth. Two days before Ted Dolan's call, out of the blue I was inspired to pray for Tom. And now he's gone. Just can't believe it. I should have known he was gone for the earth wobbled in the opposite direction. When he was with us, the world wobbled - just in a different direction. Tom was one of a kind. Outspoken, unique, caring, generous. How many memories from Pawtucket to Old Saybrook to Essex. From weekly visits to Padelford Street when we were kids where Grandparents Feeney were happy to see us come and happier to see us go, to the horses, to the Army, to business, to family, to the Christmas visits, to the cookouts. How the years did fly. Now he is gone and we will miss him enormously. There was just one Tom - now that's probably a blessing - and we were surely lucky to be in his presence. Prayers and best wishes to his wonderful, wonderful family.
Carren
October 17, 2009
Dad was always able to listen without being judgemental, to guide without encouraging the easy route, to support even if you did things differently than suggested, to love without using the "L" word, to allow me to be the person I am without wanting me to change even though I was difficult, to be there whenever he was needed, to create situations of fun and excitement, to spend for others when necessary no matter the cost, to work hard and set a phenomenal example, to trust that you will always do what you believe is the "right" thing to do no matter what public opinion might be, to argue and encourage higher level thinking and reasoning, to learn everyday and value knowledge, to share everything (I think that lasson he got from Mom), to remember the thoughts and feelings of others when making decisions, to say what you want to say because you are speaking out of love, to not be "Politically Correct", to cherish family and demonstrate that by your actions and not your words, to know when you have done enough or said enough and then let it go (I am still trying to learn that lesson), to be youreslf, and above all to love unconditionally. I will miss you terribly. I will love you always. I will take comfort in knowing that although you are no longer with me you have been reunited in Heaven with Mom. Thank you for everything you have done. I would not be the person I am today without your influence. I will remember all the good times. I will continue to make you proud of me (For some reason you were always proud!). I will try to be the parent to my kids that you were to me. I love you Dad!
Lynn Vitale
October 16, 2009
Dear Carolyn,
I am thinking of you with love at this very difficult time. I offer my sincere sympathy and friendship in your time of sorrow. Tom was a special and wonderful friend to me, and I will hold his memory close to my heart forever. If I can help you in any way, please call on me.
Lynn Vitale
October 16, 2009
Dear Cathy, Carren, Tommy, and your families,
My heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow. I will always fondly remember many happy times shared with your Father and with you all. I loved Tom and I love you. I pray that you will find comfort in your many wonderful memories of this very special man.
October 16, 2009
Karen,Kathy and Tommy, our prayers will be with you at this difficult time. Remember the good times. Bless you all and your lovely families.
Marie& Lou Strecker
Dawn Callahan
October 16, 2009
Dear Cathy and Family,
Words cannot express our sympathy.We all know that the death of a love one is so very difficult especially when it is your parent. I am here Cathy if you need anything or just a friend to talk to. Your Dad was a very good man. He was so very kind to my Mom when she was very sick with her cancer. He has a special place with your Mom in the Heavens above. Love and peace during this very difficult time. Special prayers always. With love and deep sympathy, Dawn and Family xoxoxoxo
Janet, Tim, Megan, Sean, Connor,Molly McGlothin
October 16, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers pour out to the entire family. We know he will be dearly missed since he was a wonderful man, father and grandfather. With our deepest sorrow and sadness.
Janet & Tim McGlothin
October 16, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers pour out to the entire family. We know he will be dearly missed since he was a wonderful man, father and grandfather. With our deepest sorrow and sadness, The McGlothin family
October 16, 2009
Caroyln our condolances to you and the family.
drew montanaro
October 16, 2009
Caroyln our condolances to you and the family.
Tony & Gale (Sylvester) De Mello
October 16, 2009
Dear Ted, Vinny and the Dolan Family,
Tony and I want to express our sincere sympathy at the passing of your brother, Tom. May the love of your family and friends help you in this most difficult time. We will keep all of you in our thoughts and prayers.
October 16, 2009
Tom was a dear friend for many years.
I am at a loss for words.
I will miss him!
Jerry Shapiro, Medfield Ma.
October 16, 2009
To the Dolan Family,
Please accept my condolences on the passing of Tom. We grew up together in Pawtucket, R.I. We would see each other on occassion, at a golf tournament, or Bear Lakes on R.I. day.
I am sure he will be missed by all who knew him.
Sincerely,
Harold J. Miller
John Paesani
October 16, 2009
Carolyn,
My most sincere sympathies. It seems like last week that I enjoyed Tom's company playing Tallwood in Harry N's tournament (we had a real hoot!). I truly enjoyed the time I was able to spend with Tom on the golf course and off. Best wishes to you and your family during this difficult time.
Sam Worthen
October 16, 2009
To the Dolan family my sincerest condolances. I had the pleasure of knowing Tom for a number of years, and always enjoyed his company. He will certainly be missed. Sam Worthen
October 16, 2009
A sad loss indeed.Our prayers and thoughts to Tom's wonderful children.Many a happy hour spent with Tom and family.
Jack and Flo Conroy
North Kingstown, R I
Jill Xiarhos
October 16, 2009
Cathy, Scott and Family.... Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May you find comfort during this dificult time. God Bless - Jill Xiarhos & Family
Kathy & Gerry Brooks
October 16, 2009
Carolyn,
Our deepest sympathy on your loss. In the short time we had the pleasure of knowing Tom, we thoroughly enjoyed his company.
Edward J. Perrott and Friends at Chip Supply, Inc.
October 16, 2009
Tom was a true joy, gentleman, and friend. We are all better people for having known him. He blessed the world with his wit, smile, and charm. Thank you to his family for sharing him with us.
To Carolyn, Tom Jr. and all of his family, we extend our condolences, thoughts, and prayers. God bless Tom and all of you.
October 16, 2009
Wishing you comfort during this trying time.
God bless
Nancy & Tom O'Connor
Nadine Morse
October 16, 2009
To the Dolan family, we wish to extend our sympathies to you all.
Lisa Westerman
October 16, 2009
Cathy, Scott & family,
You and your entire family are in our thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time. We are so very sorry to hear of your loss. May God bless you all.
With Love, The Westermans
October 16, 2009
Tommy & Hi-Rel Family
My deepest sympathy to you and your family . My heart is broken , he was a very good man. I was glad to have met him.
Sincerely,
Tessa M. Saulnier
Anaren Ceramics Inc.
Armand Romeo
October 16, 2009
My deepest condolences to Tom's family. How quickly things change. Said hello to Tom just the other day on the practice range.
Tom and I first met when we were playing in tournament at our beloved Black Hall Club in 1969 or 1970. Since that time we have both played many a round at that place that we both loved (on our good days) and hated (on our bad days).
Rest in peace my friend and I hope there is a Black Hall for you in heaven.
Armand Romeo
Old Lyme
John & Mary Ellen Nowobilski
October 16, 2009
I have lost my " GOLF DAD " as many other PGA Professionals have. We have been on over 20 golf trips: Mexico, Bermuda, Dominican Republic, just to name a few. Every trip has a story and Tom was always apart of those humorous events. My wife and I will miss him dearly... I already am.
Jackie Swaney
October 16, 2009
Kathy, Karen & Tommy,
We were so saddened to hear about your dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Kim & Jackie Swaney
NORM & DONNA LUTZ
October 16, 2009
Please accept our deepest sympathies.
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