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THOMAS SCHWAB Obituary
Thomas J. Schwab (Age 92)
A noted attorney, compassionate civic leader, and gifted musician, passed away on January 14, 2020 at his home in South Hadley, MA. After a long legal career in Washington, Tom retired in 1984 from the law firm of Wald, Harkrader & Ross and moved from Bethesda, MD, to Holyoke, MA, with his wife, Lois, to pursue his interest in community service and music. In retirement, he offered his legal services to promote social justice and to help others in need. An accomplished musician, he performed with a variety of community orchestras and choral groups. Tom graduated from Harvard Law School in 1953 and served as a motions clerk for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia. He was active in many organizations in the DC area, including as a former president of Suburban Maryland Fair Housing and the DC Legal Aid Society, and a founder of the Oratorio Society of Montgomery County, which later became the Washington Chorus. He is survived by his wife, Lois; three children, David Schwab of Maplewood, NJ, Dr. Jonathan Schwab of Northampton, MA, and Liv (Schwab) Nash of Needham, MA; six grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Services private.
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JON GOTTLIEB
March 19, 2020
LOIS AND FAMILY: TOM LIV MIKE, YOURSELF AND ETHAN AND ELLIE ALWAYS GAVE OF THEMSELVES TO ME THOUGH FARTHER AWAY IN PROXIMITY THAN I WOULD LIKE BUT SHOWED AFFECTION IN SO MANY OTHER WAYS THAT POSSIBLY CAN NEVER BE PAID BACK. A CONTRIBUTION IN TOM'S AND ALL YOUR NAMES HAVE BEEN GIVEN TO THE HOYOOKE PUBLIC LIBRARY. THAT'S THE LEAST I COULD DO. HOPE TO HAVE THE PLEASURE OF YOUR COMPANY AGAIN SOMEDAY.
January 19, 2020
Lois- I send love,prayer, and personal sadness in learning of Tom's death. You were beloved neighbors, and I am grateful for our friendship. Blessings & peace to you and family- ART STANLEY
K.C. Conlan
January 17, 2020
Dear Lois - I was so saddened to hear of Tom's passing. What a wonderful man! Peace and love to you and all the family. KC
K.C. Conlan
January 17, 2020
Dear Lois - I was so saddened to hear of Tom's passing. What a wonderful man! Peace and love to you & all the family.
Nola Kulig
January 17, 2020
We have lost a true friend and fellow musician. We were so lucky to have known Tom.
Betsy Abel Singer
January 17, 2020
Dear Lois and family my deepest condolences for the passing of Tom. I have such wonderful memories of him for so many years. Always with a smile and so eager to help or entertain and a wonderful Schwab leader for The Family Tom will be so very missed by so many. I send my love to you. A bientot
Thank you for being a driving force for our new Library!
Maria Pagan
January 16, 2020
The Holyoke Public Library has lost an Earth Angel, and I am deeply saddened by our loss. My heart aches for you and your family. I'll never forget Tom's generosity and graciousness. He was always so kind, thoughtful and a great mentor.
Tom was such a valuable asset to our community and specially to the Holyoke Public Library, and we all feel the loss very deeply. Please accept our condolences and know that our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
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