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Thomas E. McGINNITY

Thomas E. McGINNITY obituary, Woodbury, MN

Thomas McGINNITY Obituary

Age 73, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend died peacefully at home on Feb 6, 2019 from pancreatic cancer. He was surrounded by family and friends. Tom is survived by his wife Patty, daughters Megan (Dan) Klassen, Molly (Sean) O'Brien, son Mark, sister Colleen and 6 grandchildren: Katie, Joe and Sarah Klassen; Meghan, Erin and Grace O'Brien. Tom donated his body to the Anatomy Bequest Program at the U of M. Per Tom's request there will be no wake or funeral Mass. In lieu of flowers or memorials, please celebrate Tom's life by doing an act of kindness in his name.

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Published by Pioneer Press on Feb. 10, 2019.

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Pat Hennessey

February 28, 2019

Bear-like paws and the warmest smile. Great man. Eating a big bowl of popcorn with Junior Mints tonight. Love to the Family.

Tom & Tim, 2006 at Ed's

Ron Francis

February 12, 2019

Linda Sandeen

February 10, 2019

Favorite memory is our wedding day, you and my sister Patty, me(Linda) and Dave were married in a double wedding ceremony with many family and friends in attendance. ❤

Jan Wenker

February 10, 2019

Deepest sympathy to you Patty and your family!

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