Thomas McGrath Obituary

Since this is the last day this will be up here I just have a couple of questions:



1. How much is a pint of Guinness in heaven?



2. How many television stations do you get? Are they all religious?



I still miss you. Thanks for the laughter and the beers.

Well Mick i just want to say thank you for helping the white sox win the world series! I felt your presence during the whole playoffs and world series, It was you who whispered in A.J.s ear and told A.J. pierzynski to run to first base on that dropped 3rd strike and it was you who convenced the umpire that the ball hit the ground. It was you that pushed scott podsednicks ball over the wall in game two to give the sox a victory, i mean the guy has only hit 1 home run during the whole season and he hits two in the playoffs, thanks for helping the little guy out. Even though this is the last day of your guestbook you will never be forgotten, take a break from helping out the sox and recline in your favorite chair grab the remote and watch some t.v. and maybe just maybe you can help out Da first place bears win a super bowl? I know that is asking alot. Goodbye Mick you will always be remembered and never forgotten. Mark

WELL DAD ABOUT AN HOUR AGO AS YOU KNOW THE SOX WON THE WORLD SERIES. THE GAME WAS UNBELIEVEABLE. YOU, UNCLE PAT, UNCLE JIMMY, UNCLE BOBBIE, AND UNCLE LARRY WERE THE SOX'S FIELD OF DREAMS. I JUST WANT TO TELL YOU THANK YOU DAD. NOW YOU CAN REALLY CELEBRATE UP IN IRISH HEAVEN. I REALLY MISS YOU. THERE ISN'T A DAY THAT GOES BY THAT I DON'T THINK OF YOU, AND YOU ARE STILL MISSED DEARLY. I LOVE YOU DAD AND MISS YOU WITH ALL MY HEART.

THE SOX'S PLAYED GREAT AND THANK YOU FOR BEING THEIR FIELD OF DREAMS. LOVE YOU DAD.

Hey Dad,

Don't think I have forgotten about You. September 14th before I left the house and was on my way to a job interview I had asked you to give me a sign if this was going to be the job for me!!!!!! What a sign you gave me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

LOVE YA, LOVE JAN MARIE. XOXOXOXOXO

OH BY THE WAY DAD, GOOD NOTRE DAME GAME ON SATURDAY. YOU DID AN AWSOME JOB OF COACHING THEM. WAY TO GO DAD. LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU WITH ALL MY HEART.

LOVE JAN MARIE.

XOXOXOXOXOXO

Hey Dad, Well sunday went to Kathy and Billy's for Zack's 2nd Birthday. There were alot of tears shed in your memorie. Your memorie still live on thru all of us. It was also the Frankfort fest. Didn't go up there. Billy danced for you on saturday night. Dad I really miss you with all my heart, I am glad that I was and still am your Daughter. You will be forever in my heart. It's very difficult for me because you are not here. I keep thinking you are going to walk thur the door, or look at you when I wake up laying in your bed by the fire place, and your not there. I miss you DAD WITH ALL MY HEART AND ALWAYS WILL.

XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXO. LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU SOO MUCH DAD.

LOVE JAN MARIE.

HEY DAD,

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU DAD. DAD IT'S SOOO HARD. I MISS YOU SOOO MUCH. MOM AND I ARE GOING TO SEE YOU LATER TODAY IN THE AFTERNOON. I REALLY MISS YOU DAD, I CANNOT BELIEVE YOU ARE GONE. I FEEL LIKE SOMETIMES YOU ARE GOING TO COME DOWN THE STAIRS, OR WALK THRU THE DOOR. I KNOW IT'S NEVER GONNA HAPPEN, BUT I JUST WISH THINGS WERE DIFFERENT. I REALLY WISH YOU WERE HERE WITH US. DAD YOU ARE GREATLY MISSED. YOU CANNOT BELIEVE HOW BAD. IN MY HEART YOU ARE NOT GONE AND YOU WILL ALWAYS BE WITH ME NO MATTER WHAT DAD. I KNOW YOU KNOW HOW BAD I AM HURTING. WHEN YOU GET THE CHANCE DROP ME A SIGN THAT YOU ARE GOOD. HOW IS THE NEW IRISH HEAVEN GOING???? BET THERE ARE ALOT OF STIFF'S UP THERE...LOL. I HAD TO THROW THAT IN THERE. I AM CRING SOOO MANY TEARS FOR YOU.. THESE TEARS ARE ALL THE WONDERFUL MEMORIES I CHARRISH. THANKS YOU DAD FOR BEING SO WONDERFUL. NOBODY CAN TAKE YOUR PLACE. LOVE YOU WITH ALL MY HEART DAD.

LOVE JAN MARIE. XOXOXOXOXOX

To Da Mick, for 66 years of Joy Love and laughter you have touched so many lives and hearts and put many a smile on so many faces, and will continue to do so for so many years to come, I remember you on this special day 8/26/05 and will forever. your legacy will always live on in all of us, your wit and humor will always be remembered, thank you letting me be a part of your life. your friend forever Mark.

Hey Uncle Tommy,

I think of you every day, whenever someone tells a joke (of course, no one tells them as good as you) or when I give some one a back scratch. But it's hard ... I love you and miss you so much especially now with your birthday coming you would be 66 (10 years younger than my mom). No one can take you away from us, not really, and I hold on to that to get me thru.

Party hard Uncle Tommy

Always yours

Julie

Hi Mick i know your probably busy with getting the fighting Irish ready for the upcoming season, but dont forget about the white sox in the playoffs comming up, even though you are the angel in the sox outfield. Miss you Mick. Mark

Hey Uncle Tom!



It's been a tough summer. You see, last summer I spent much of it with you at Northwestern. I miss you : ( I think about you all the time. So many wonderful memories. Not to mention, you are one of my role models... your motto bestows within me. I have a hard time attending family functions b/c it is so sad without you--everyone is still very down. Hope you are finally at peace!



Love you!

Shanna

Hi: Tobie

Sure do miss your laugh, humor and smile. I think about you often and all the good times we had together.

Your friend always

Lloyd

Hey Grandpa today was the McGrath Family picnic. it wasnt the same with out you. every one was talking about you and how your memory still lives in without all of us. actually this years family picnic was kind of borning because no one showed up you should call them and ask them why they didnt show up. we didnt do the picture, softball game, or the egg toss. and you are a leadgon throught all of us McGraths and very one who you met throught your life. I love you soooooooooooooo much your the best grandpa any granddaughter could wish for!!

HEY DAD,

WELL TODAY WAS THE FAMILY PICNIC IN TINLEY. IT SURE WASN'T THE SAME WITHOUT YOU. YOU WERE TALKED ABOUT GREATLY, AND MISSED DEARLY. WE HAD ALOT OF NO SHOWS. SCOTT, AUDREY, BOBBO WERE THERE. IT WAS WEIRD FOR MOM, TOMMY, KYLE, KAITLIN, AND I. LAST YEAR YOU WERE STILL HERE AND AFTER THE PICNIC WE WENT TO SEE YOU AT THE REHAB WITH POSTERS THAT WERE SIGNED BY EVERYONE. THIS YEAR WE TALKED ABOUT ALL THE GREAT MEMORIES OF YOU. DAD I MISS YOU SOOOOO MUCH. YOU ARE MISSED SOO MUCH ALSO BY EVERYONE. BUT YOU MEMORIES THRU US ALL STILL LIVE ON. I LOVE YOU DAD AND MISS YOU WITH ALL MY HEART. LOVE JAN MARIE.

HEY DAD. WELL TODAY A YEAR AGO WAS D DAY FOR YOU. YOUR LEG WAS AMPUTATED. THAT WAS A SAD DAY. TODAY IS ALSO MOLLY'S 2 BIRTHDAY. MOM,TOMMY,RONNA,KAITLIN,KYLE AND I WENT TO NASCAR RACES TODAY. IT WAS A BLAST. WE REALLY WITH YOU COULD HAVE BEEN WITH US. SPOKE TO AUNT MARY YESTERDAY. SHE IS NOT DOING GOOD AT ALL. SHE IS MOVING BACK HERE ON TUESDAY FOR GOOD. I AM PICKING HER UP AT MIDAY, IN THE AFTERNOON. SHE WILL BE LIVING WITH HELEN. I HOPE SHE GETS BETTER, AUNT JEANNIE DOESN'T SOUND TO GOOD. HEY THE FAMILY PICNIC IS ON THE 23RD. AT MCCARTHY PARK. LAST YEAR YOU WERE IN REHAB AND IT WASN'T THE SAME. WE REALLY DON'T FEEL LIKE GOING, BUT WE ARE FOR YOU. YOU STARTED ALL OF IT. SO WE ARE GOING TO HAVE TO KEEP OUR CHINS UP SHED A FEW TEARS AND GO. WE WILL TRY TO HAVE A GOOD TIME. DAD I JUST WANT YOU TO KNOW THAT I MISS YOU EVERYDAY MORE AND MORE. YOU SURLEY ARE MISSED. YOU ARE FOREVER IN ME HEART DAD.

LOVE JAN MARIE. I WILL BE WRITTING SOON AGAIN. PROBABLY AFTER THE PICNIC. WITH ALL MY LOVE AND TEARS I CRY FOR YOU DAD, YOU ARE ALWAYS IN ME HEART.

LOVE JAN MARIE

HAPPY FATHERS DAY DAD.

YOU DON'T KNOW HOW DEARLY YOU ARE MISSED. YOU WERE WRONG WHEN YOU SAID WE WOULD GET OVER IT, IN ABOUT A WEEK. HASN'T HAPPEND. IT'S STILL VERY HARD. I WISH YOU WERE HERE WITH US. DAD YOU ARE THE BEST FATHER I COULD HAVE EVER HAD. THANKS FOR ALWAYS BEING THERE FOR ME, THANKS FOR ALL THE LOVE AND UNDERSTANDING THROUGHOUT MY LIFE. I WILL ALWAYS BE YOUR LIL GIRL. I MISS YOU DAD SOOO MUCH. MY HEART WILL ALWAYS BE WITH YOU, WHERE EVER I GO. I AM PROUD TO BE YOUR DAUGHTER AND ALWAYS WILL BE. YOU ARE REALLY MISSED. YOU WERE A RARE FIND, AND I AM PROUD AND GLAD YOU ARE MY FATHER. THANKS DAD FOR THE WONDERFUL LIFE YOU GAVE ME. ALL YOU LOVE, CARING, UNDERSTANDING, AND WILL TO ACCOMPLISH WHAT LIFE IS MADE OF. YOU WERE A TROOPER THROUGH OUT ALL OF YOU SICKNESS, I ONLY HOPE THAT YOU ARE NOW AT PEACE. TO LET YOU KNOW I AM NOT. BECAUSE I MISS YOU SOOO MUCH. I WILL BE SEEING YOU LATER TODAY. I LOVE YOU DAD AND ALWAYS WILL WITH ALL MY HEART. HAPPY FATHERS DAY DAD. WITH ALL MY LOVE.

JAN MARIE.

HEY DAD,

THIS HAS BEEN A TUFF WEEK FOR MOM, TOMMY AND I. FATHERS DAY IS SUNDAY AND WE WILL BE THERE FOR YOU. DAD YOU REALLY DON'T KNOW HOW MUCH I MISS YOU. NOT A DAY OR MOMENT GOES BY THAT I DO NOT THINK ABOUT YOU. BELIEVE ME IT HASN'T GOTTEN EASIER. NOT A DAY OR MOMENT GOES BY THAT I DON'T THINK OF YOU. OH AND YOU BETTER GET READY FOR THE NEW NOTRE DAME SEASON. YOU ARE DA COACH NOW FROM IRISH HEAVEN. MAKE SURE YOU WATCH OVER EACH AND EVERY ONE OF US, AND I HOPE YOU ARE ENJOYING THE IRISH HEAVELY PUB YOU OPENED. DAD I LOVE AND MISS YOU SOOO MUCH. OH AND BY THE WAY THE FAMILY PICNIC IS JULY 23RD. MAKE SURE YOU GIVE A SIGN THAT YOU ARE THERE PLEASE.

LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU WITH ALL ME HEART.

LOVE JAN MARIE. SEE YA FATHERS DAY. I WILL WRITE THEN. ALL MY LOVE DAD. YOU ARE A SPECIAL FATHER TO ME AND I AM GREATFUL FOR HAVING YOU FOR MY 39 YEARS.

Hi,

Uncle Tom and everyone who reads. When I miss you I remember how lucky I am to have you a part of my life! Went to lunch with my Mom and Dad today. Mom said Aunt Janet's Taxes went down! Dad said that was because the property dropped in value when you left.

You are very loved.

Sincerely,

Kathy and Family

HEY DAD,

JUST LETTING YOU KNOW THAT MY JOB IS GOING GREAT. THANKS FOR YOUR HELP. I HOPE YOU CONTINUE TO WATCH OVER MOM AND I. WE REALLY MISS YOU. DAD IT'S NOT EASY AT ALL. MOM AND I FEEL LIKE OUR HEART IS BROKEN. MOM HURTS BAD. WORST THAN I DO. SHE HAS EVERY REASON TO HURT SO BAD. I LOVE YOU DAD AND I MISS YOU SOOO MUCH. YOU ARE IN MY HEART ALWAYS.

LOVE JAN MARIE.

HELLO DAD, JUST WANTED TO LET YOU KNOW THINGS ARE OK. SORRY I DIDN'T WRITE ON ST. PADDY'S DAY. SO HAPPY ST. PADDY'S DAY. THE HIGH HOLIDAY WASNT' THE SAME WITHOUT YOU. I KNOW YOU WERE HERE WITH US. THANK YOU FOR WATCHING OVER ME, AND LETTING ME GET THE JOB. YES I HAVE ONE FOR 2 WEEKS NOW. IT'S GREAT. NOW IT'S EASTER. HAPPY EASTER. MOM,TOMMY,RONNA,UNCLE JIM,AUNT SHIRLEY,KATHY,BILLY,MAGGIE,JOEY,MOM

AND I ARE GOING TO BRUNCH AT PAPA JOHNS IN ORLAND. YOU WILL BE MISSED AS ALWAYS. DAD THERE ISN'T A DAY THAT GOES BY THAT I DON'T MISS YOU. IT IS HARD TO BELIEVE YOU ARE NOT WITH US. BUT WE KNOW YOU ARE HERE IN SPIRT. HAPPY EASTER DAD, I LOVE AND MISS YOU SOOO MUCH. MOM AND I WILL VISIT YOU ON EASTER. DEBBIE PUT A LIL LEPRECHAN ON YOUR GRAVE. IT'S SO CUTE AND I KNOW YOU CAN SEE IT. LOVE YOU DAD.

LOVE JAN MARIE.

HEY DAD,

TODAY IS MY BIRTHDAY THE BIG "39". I REALLY WISH YOU WERE HERE. IT REALLY WASN'T THE SAME. I KEPT WISHIHG THAT YOU WOULD HAVE SAID LIKE YOU HAVE IN THE PAST... "TIGER" TIME TO GET UP. THEN SANG HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME. I MISS THAT DAD. YOUR CANDLE WAS LIT AND YOU WERE HERE WITH ME IN MY HEART. I MADE MY WISH. AND YOU KNOW WHAT IT IS. BUT DAD THANKS FOR HELP BRINGING ME INTO THE WORLD AND FOR BEING THE BEST FATHER A DAUGHTER COULD HAVE EVER HAD. YOU ARE THE BEST DAD. I LOVE AND MISS YOU SOOOOO MUCH DAD.

LOVE JAN MARIE.

Good morning Dad, Just wanted to tell you Happy Valentines day. It's not the same without you. Even though in the past when I had someone in my life, you still took care of your lil girl, with a bear and candy. I never needed all that, just you dad. You always made my Valentines Day special. Just wish you were here. You are in my thoughts and in my Heart always. I miss you dad and love you soo much.

LOVE JAN MARIE.

XOXOXOXOXOXOXO!!!!!!!

HEY DAD,

WE CELEBRATED KYLES 12TH BIRTHDAY TODAY. IT WAS A LIL HARD WITHOUT YOU THERE. I MISS YOU SOO MUCH!!! I AM TALKING TO YOU EVERYDAY, I AM PRAYING TO YOU, BECAUSE YOU KNOW.... YOU ARE THE NEW GOD OF IRISH HEAVEN. HOW IS JOHNNY CARSON. I BET YOU BOTH ARE HAVING A BALL. DAD I HAVE ASKED YOU FOR A FEW BLESSINGS TO SEND ME. I HOPE YOU MAKE SURE IT HAPPENDS. I LOVE YOU DEARLY DAD AND MISS YOU SOO MUCH. I WILL WRITE TO YOU ON MY BIRTHDAY. FEB. 28TH WILL NEVER BE THE SAME FOR ME. LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU DAD WITH ALL MY HEART.... JUST SO YOU KNOW THE HURT NEVER GOES AWAY.

Well, hello!



Just wanted to let you know that I've been thinking of you (as always). I had to go to Northwestern last week for a bonescan-- 5 hours long. I was near your old floor. It was really hard. I miss you like crazy! I know you're still here protecting us and making us all laush, but it still is so lonely. I hope you're having fun up there.



Love you,

Shanna

Hi Uncle Tom,

As you have heard - We all Miss you Terribly. The only thing worse than you moving on before us would have been not knowing you. Thank you for all of your Love and Laughter and the Love and Laughter you Caused (and are still causing told an old joke of yours today).

Hey did you save me a space in your Irish Heaven Bowling League?

Love you always,

Kathy

Hey Mick Now is your Chance to sing Danny Boy on the Tonight Show. Maybe you can take Ed McMahons place and be Johnnys new side kick. Say hello to the original king of late night tv for me, Heressss Johnny! Miss you Mick, love Mark

hello tom, you will always be in our hearts, and you always will be my brother. Love you always.

HEY DAD,

JUST A LIL NOTE TO TELL YA THAT MOM AND I ARE DOING FINE. WE MISS YOU SOOO MUCH AND WISH YOU WERE STILL WITH US. BUT YOU WOULD HAVE TO BE HEALTHY. I KNOW YOU ARE IN A BETTER PLACE, BUT IT'S NOT FAIR THAT YOU AREN'T HERE. WE LOVE AND MISS YOU SOOO MUCH. TALK TO YOU SOON.

LOVE JAN MARIE XOXOXOXOXOX

Uncle Tom,

I'm sorry I haven't written you yet.

I heard Danny Boy the other day and I remembered you singing that for me at my 16th birthday party. I remember making you promise me you would sing it at my wedding and I know you will be singing it in Irish heaven. I will always remember coming over on the weekends with my parents after bowling. Of course we would usually watch Notre Dame games and at that time they were winning them.

We love you & miss you!



Love,

Jenny

HEY AGAIN WE LIT YOUR CANDLE AT DINNER.I SAID A PRAYER FOR YOU BEFORE I ATE. WE ARE AT YOUR HOUSE NOW. I'M SURE YOU WERE THERE AT THE TABLE BUT YOU MISSED A GOOD DINNER.HOWS IRISH HEAVEN? I WISH I CAN SEE YOU AGAIN. I WISH YOU WERE HERE WITHOUT ANY PAIN OR MISERY. YOU ARE THE BEST GRANDPA IN THE WORLD. ALL THE GIRLS IN THE WORLD WOULD BE LUCKLY TO HAVE YOU AS A GRANDFATHER.BUT I'M THE ONLY LUCKIEST GIRL IN THE WHOLE ENTIRE GROUP. LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU, KATIE-BAR-THE-DOOR

Grandpa its kyle, I just wanted to say happy new year. I miss you very much, and I also love you very much.I'm not sure if you saw the Notre Dame game yet, they lost. your going to have to do a lot of coaching from Irish heaven to make them a lot better team. Oh yeah those squirrels are driving ME nuts. Love kyle

HI GRAMDPA I LOVE YOU SO MUCH AND I WISH YOU THE HAPPIEST NEW YEAR EVER. YOU STILL OWE ME A SONG. (DANNY BOY). MERRY CHRISTMAS. SORRY I WAS LATE ON TELLING YOU THAT. I MISS YOU A WHOLE BUNCH. GUESS WHAT I AM MAKING A SCRAP BOOK ABOUT YOU.I STILL NEED MORE PICTURES. I'LL GET SOME TONIGHT. YOU'RE THE BOMB DUDE. I LOVE YOU WITH ALL MY HEART. LOVE YOU GRANDAUGHTER, KAITLIN

HEY THERE DAD,

WELL IT'S THE NEW YEAR, AND WANT TO WISH YOU A HAPPY NEW YEAR. I BET YOU HAD A BIG PARTY IN IRISH HEAVEN LAST NIGHT. HOPE YOUR NOT HUNG OVER...LOL ALTHOUGH THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS A HANG OVER LIKE THERE IS NO MORE PAIN. SO HAVE A BALL THIS YEAR. LAST YEAR WAS HORRIBLE FOR YOU AND YOU NO LONGER HAVE TO SUFFER. YOUR FREE FROM ALL THE PAIN. YOUR HAVING A BLAST I BET. TALK TO YA LATER. LOVE AND MISS YA. HAPPY 2005 JAN MARIE.

Happy New Year Uncle Tom. I bet they have a big celebration in heaven. The angels are lucky to have you there with them. Remember that they have work to do and can't be spending all day listening to your jokes.



They were over here looking for you. I told them you were in heaven. Have they found you yet?

Who?

The Squirrels. They think you're nuts.

HELLO DAD,

WELL I MUST TELL YA, IT'S BEEN A LONG TUFF ROAD THIS YEAR FOR ALL OF US. EVERYONE SURE DOES MISS YOU. YOU CANNOT IMAGINE. I MISS YOU SOO MUCH AND MOM AND I GOT THRU CHRISTMAS OK. WE STILL HAVE OUR MOMENTS. YOUR ETURNAL CANDLE IS BURNING TO BRING IN THE NEW YEAR. YOU ARE STILL GOING TO BE WITH US FOREVER. IT'S REALLY HARD TO IMAGINE YOUR GONE. I FEEL LIKE YOU ARE GOING TO BE COMMING THRU THE DOOR WITH BAGS IN YOUR HAND COMMING FROM THE STORE AFTER THE 7TH TIME BECAUSE MOM FORGOT SOMETHING...LOL. WELL I HAVE TAKEN THAT PLACE FOR YOU. BOY OH BOY. I COULD NEVER FILL YOU PLACE. ALTHOUGH IT MAY BE CLOSE CAUSE I HAVE A BIG HEART LIKE YOU DO. WITH THE NEW YEAR COMMING IN PROMISE TO CONTINUE TO WATCH OVER US. I PROMISE TO TALK TO YOU EVERY DAY, AND PROMISE TO LOOK AFTER MOM. SHE HAS ALOT OF MOMENTS WHICH IS UNDERSTANDABLE. SHE KNEW YOU FOR 47 YEARS. I ONLY NEW YOU FOR 38 DAD, AND I THANK YOU FROM THE BOTTOM OF ME HEART FOR BEING A WONDERFUL FATHER TO ME. YOU WERE THE BEST. I WILL TALK TO YOU NEXT YEAR DAD. LOVE AND MISS YOU WITH ALL MY HEART. HOW IS IRISH HEAVEN GOING? ARE YA HAVEN A GOOD TIME RUNNING THE PLACE? I BET IT'S A GREAT PLACE. YOU MADE MY WORLD A BETTER PLACE WITH YOU'R LOVE AND UNDERSTANDING AND JUST BEING YOU. DAD THANKS FOR ALL THE WONDERFUL MEMORIES THAT WILL ALWAYS BE WITH US.

LOVE JAN MARIE XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXO!!!

Seasons Greetings Mick, It is said that a man who has friends is never poor. Well judging from this guest book you are the richest man in the world. Merry Christmas miss you Mick. Oh by the way i heard the church bells ringing in Monee this morning, I guess you got your wings today. Peace Mark.

UNCLE TOM,

I HOPE YOU HAD FUN AT THE PARTY LAST NIGHT, I KNOW YOU WERE THERE. WE COULDN'T SEE YOU BUT YOUR PRESENTS SURE WAS FELT. BY THE WAY DID YOU SEE THEM? THE SQUIRRELS THEY THINK YOUR NUTS. I LOVE AND MISS YOU SO MUCH. I WILL TALK TO YOU SOON, LOVE YA. AND IF YOU COULD MAYBE YOU COULD ASK ST. PETER IF THE STORY ABOUT THE 3 NUNS IS TRUE.

LOVE JIM.

DAD HERE IS YOUR CHRISTMAS POEM I WROTE FOR YOU.

DAD YOU ARE AN ANGEL TO ME.



DAD YOU ARE AN ANGLE THAT WAS SENT TO WATCH OVER ME. THINGS WILL NEVER BE THE SAME WITHOUT YOU HERE. YOU GAVE MUCH OF YOUR LIFE TO OUR FAMILY AND MADE IT HAPPY AS CAN BE. YOU SHOWES US SO MUCH HAPPINESS AND LOVE. NOW YOU ARE IN HEAVEN LOOKING FROM ABOVE. WE CRY SO MANY TEARS BECAUSE YOU ARE NO LONGER WITH US. WE CAN NO LONGER SEE YOU. IT'S NOT EASY DAD WE ARE VERY BLUE. YOU SHOULDN'T HAVE BEEN TAKEN FROM US AT SUCH AN EARLY AGE. WE VISIT YOU OFTEN AT YOUR GRAVE. WE MISS YOU WITH ALL OF OUR HEARTS DAD, WE WISH YOU WERE STILL HERE WITH US, BECAUSE OF YOUR SMILE, JOKES, JOYS AND SORROWS. WE DON'T LOOK FORWARD TO ALL THE TOMORROWS. YOU ARE MISSED DAD SO DEARLY EVERY DAY. YOUR LOVE FOR US WAS SO SPECIAL AND TRUE BECAUSE IT WAS YOUR WAY. OUR HEARTS ARE HURTING SO DEEP INSIDE. WE TRY TO GO ON DAD BECAUSE OF YOUR PRIDE. YOU TRIED TO MAKE ALL OF OUR DREAMS COME TRUE. THEY HAVEN'T DAD BECAUSE WE ARE NOT WITH YOU. LIFE IS HARD TO GO ON AT TIMES BECASUE WE MISS YOU DAD, BUT I KNOW THAT YOU ARE WATCHING OVER US AND PROTECTING US DAD BECAUSE YOU ARE AN ANGLE TO ME.

MERRY CHRISTMAS DAD. LOVE JAN MARIE. XOXOXOXOXOXOXO

HI UNCLE TOM,

I FEEL SAD. YOU WERE SUCH A NICE PERSON. I LIKED CALLING YOU WHEN NOTRE DAME LOST. I MISS YOU UNCLE TOM. I LOVE YOU. I AM HAPPY YOU ARE IN A BETTER PLACE. '

LOVE MIKEY

MERRY CHRISTMAS.

Merry Christmas Uncle Tom. We know you are here with us this Christmas eve we can feel you all around us!

Uncle Tom was a great, fun loving man! and although i only saw him every once in a while, He was smiling every time i saw him and he seemed to be always having fun. He always made everyone laugh from the funny things he would say. He would always call Dylan Shamess. I miss him very much and everyone who had the privlage of knowing him misses him too.

Even though I only saw Uncle Tom on holidays like christmas, he was always the life of the party cracking jokes and making everyone laugh. he was always wearing funky irish hats and joking all the time. He is missed very much by everyone that he knew, including me.

HEY UNCLE TOM I MISS YA,

LOVE ANSON AND MARG

I remember you making jokes to me about whether or not I use a razor and the fillet of fish with extra tartar sauce.

Hey Uncle Tom!



We're enjoying Christmas Eve, as it is filled with your spirit! We all miss you so much and will never forget all the many memories you have left with us. It will never be the same without you, but-- we were sooooo lucky to have you!



Miss you tons!

Love,

Shanna

May the laughter follow you where ever you may go . Because you sure brought alot of it to all the people your life touched.

God Bless You.

All the fun we had going to the Southside Irish Parade. There was never a person he met that he couldn't make laugh. He was my best friend, and I will always have him in my thoughts. Love, Laura

love you always

Uncle Tom was the man to make sure everyone was having a good time. He made an arguement into laughture. He was very special to me in words that can't describe. I miss him.

My Uncle Tom has made a lasting impression in my life. The msny laughs that he has shared with me will never be forgotten. I love you! I will be thinking of you everyday.

Uncle Tom,



All of us who were fortunate enough to have shared part of your journey with you are forever blessed. Your sense of humor was only surpassed by your compassionate spirit. The angels in heaven are lucky to have you back home.



Love always,



Tim

Uncle Tom, I know Your with us this Christmas Eve night.I miss your singing Christmas songs. I won't sing though. I'd drive everyone home early.

Miss you,

Kevin

Lovin' ya.... Missin' ya... Will allways remember ya

HEY DAD, IT'S THE EVE OF THE EVE. IT IS SOOO DIFFUCULT FOR MOM AND I. WE REALLY MISS YOU TERRIBLY. THE LIVES THAT YOU HAVE TOUCHED ARE REALLY UNBELIEVABLE. SPECIALLY MOM AND MINE. I WILL BE WRITTING TO YOU ON XMAS DAY. TO LET YOU KNOW HOW THINGS WENT. YOU CANNOT IMAGINE WHAT LIFE HAS BEEN WITHOUT YOU. THINGS JUST AREN'T THE SAME. I HAVE A POEM I WROTE FOR YOU FOR XMAS. I WILL WRITE IT IN XMAS DAY. I LOVE YOU DAD AND MISS YOU SOOOO MUCH. IT'S SOOOO HARD. XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXO

Hey Mick! Well I just found out the other day about your passing. Even though i didn't know you as well as your family did, you grew on me and grew a special place in my heart. Only after months did i feel you were special. Your wife and daughter was lucky to have a special person like you in their life. I wish i was there to say my goodbye's. for you I will try and write as much to you as I can, just to let you know that you are with me in my prayers. I'll miss the jokes that you told( even though some didnt make sence)..haha. I'll have to place an extra angel on my tree this year just for you. Your with me and my thoughts and my prayers. Have a peaceful christmas. Janet and Jan Marie thank you very much for letting me be a part of this. MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU BOTH.

Hey Uncle Tom,



We all miss you tons! The holidays have been hard on all of us. They feel empty without you. Christmas Eve will be at your place and we will all share the many memories you have left us with. It's hard to believe that you're really gone. Everytime I go by Northwestern I feel an ache in my heart that travels through my belly. It's filled with sadness. No one can ever take your place-- you have left behind an everlasting legacy. I don't think you even realized the many, many lives you touched in your time.



Miss you too much,

Shanna

Hey Uncle Tommy, Janmarie told me about this book a while ago...just haven't known what to say. I do miss you so and I know you are always around the family watching out for us. I will always love you and you will always have a special place in my heart. I've been out to visit you with Pelli and Patrick and I hope to go again before Christmas. The holidays are going to be a little tough without "the Old Man" there to brighten them up and make them fun. I miss you and I love you and I miss getting your goat by calling you sir and scratching your back and and everything.

Rest easy Uncle Tommy and put in a good word for us.

HEY DAD, MOM AND I WENT TO JOLIET MALL OUTSIDE CARSONS AND SAW THE TREE YOUR ANGLE IS ON. MADE US CRY. THINGS JUST AREN'T THE SAME. YOU REALLY DON'T KNOW HOW MUCH YOU ARE MISSED AND THINGS JUST AREN'T THE SAME. HERE IS A PRAYER FOR YOU...

O DAD YOU ARE OUR LIGHT AND OUR HOPE.YOU ARE THE TRUE MEANING OF CHIRSTMAS. WE GATHER TOGETHER TODAY AND EVERYDAY WITH THE PAIN OF OUR LOSS. WE KNOW THE HOLIDAY SEASON WILL SOON BE UPON US. BUT WE ARE UNABLE TO EXPERIENCE THE JOY OF THE SEASON WHICH OTHER AROUND US MIGHT. WE PRAY FOR YOUR COMFORT, YOUR STRENGHT YOUR GUIDANCE IN MANEUVERING THROUGH THE HOLIDAYS AND ALL THE DECIDIONS THAT GO WITH THEM. WE PRAY FOR A FAITH THAT RISES PAST OUR PAIN, KNOWING THAT IN EVERY LOSS YOUR GOODNESS AND LOVE WILL REMAIN AND SUSTAIN US. WE THANK YOU DAD FOR THE SUPPORT AND LOVE THAT SURROUNDS US THE EVENING AND EVERDAY. MAY YOU GRANT US YOUR PEACE AS WE CONTINUE OUR JOURNEY.

IN YOUR NAME WE PRAY DAD. WE LOVE AND MISS SOOOO MUCH. LOVE JAN MARIE. XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXO

HEY DAD, TODAY IS YOUR'S AND MOM'S 43RD ANNIVERSARY. HAPPY ANNIVERSARY. YOUR CANDLE IS LIT AGAIN FOR YOUR DAY. TODAY IS A HARD ONE FOR MOM. BUT SHE REALLY MISSES YOU AND LOVES YOU SOOO MUCH. JUST WANTED TO SAY HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO YOU, AND I LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU WITH ALL MY HEART.

LOVE JAN MARIE.

Hi,Grandpa its Kaitlin and I just wanted to say that I am spending the night at your house.And I wanted to say that we lit our candles for you at the table.Grandma put out a MGD and eggnog at the table for you.Buy the way HAPPY THANKSGIVING!I love you very much.I also wanted to let you know that I finally got to visit your grave today.By the way it looks triffic.Your the best Grandpa in the whole entire world.All of the holidays are going to suck without you.I got an the honroll this quator.





Love always,

Kaitlin

HEY DAD,

HAPPY THANKSGIVING AND MOM AND I ARE HAVING DINNER LATER WITH YOUR CANDLE LIT. WE HAVE ALL YOUR PICTURES SURROUNDING US. WE KNOW YOU ARE WITH US. I AM GIVING THANKS FOR YOU TODAY FOR BEING MY FATHER. I MISS YOU AND LOVE YOU DAD. SEE YA AGIAN ON SATURDAY FOR YOU'R ANNIVERSARY WITH MOM.

LOVE JAN MARIE XOXOXOXOXOXO

HEY DAD, FIRST JUST WANT TO LET YOU KNOW THAT I MISS YOU SOOOO MUCH. TODAY MOM AND I WENT SHOPPING AT AMERICAN SALES. WE ARE GOING TO CHRISTMAS. WE HAVE A HUGH SANTA OUTSIDE. AND A PROJECTOR ON THE GARAGE THAT DISPLAY'S ALOT OF ANIMATIONS. THEY EVEN HAVE HAPPY ST. PATRICKS DAY. YOUR HIGH HOLIDAY. DAD YOU ARE ALWAYS IN MY HEART AND I LOVE AND MISS YOU DEARLY. NEXT WEEK WILL BE VERY TUFF WITH THANKSGIVING, IT WILL BE MOM AND I. AND THE HICKEY'S ARE ALL SUPPOSE TO COME AFTER DINNER AT JIMS. IT'S GOING TO BE MOM AND I JUST FOR DINNER WITH YOU CANDLE LIT WHERE YOU WOULD BE SITTING. THEN SATURDAY WOULD HAVE BEEN YOU'R 43rd ANNIVERSARY WITH MOM. I PROMISE ON SATURDAY WE WILL COME VISIT YOU. WE ARE GOING TO BRING A WREATH FOR YOU. I LOVE YOU DAD AND MISS YOU WITH ALL MY HEART.

LOVE JAN MARIE XOXOXOXOXOXOXO.

Hey Mick sure do miss you, I think about you every day, you are and always will be a big influence in my life. You always knew how to take life easy and dont let little things in life get you upset and always have a song in your heart and a joke to tell. I will always root for Notre Dame now because of you, I tell the team to win this one for the Mick. Why didnt you help out N.D. on saturday and block that last second field goal, you sure were close enough to the ball, you had the best seats in the house. I went bowling saturday night and bowled a 177 the first game, i had a stike in the 1st 2nd and 3rd frame and they were for yoooou. forever in my heart love you Mark.

Dear Uncle Tom,

I miss you like crazy. The holidays feel empty without your jokes and laugh--but yet I still feel your presence. I'm sure you're up there in Heaven making everyone laugh. You are an angel.

I think of you always and miss getting to see you. I liked having you in the City close to me. Even during the worst of your pain you'd still make me laugh. You are dearly missed.

Us girls had a sleepover this past weekend--it was great! I promised you that I would take care of Aunt Janet and Jan Marie...and I will! I'm going to be back for Thanksgiving with them. Don't worry, we'll save you some, too!

I ran the Liver Foundation race for you back in October-- I'm sure you were watching. I'll do it every year in honor of you.

Love you too much,

Shanna

DAD THE HOLIDAY'S ARE APPROACHING AND THEY ARE REALLY GOING TO BE TUFF. JUST WANT YOU TO KNOW THAT AS THE DAYS GO BY THERE ISN'T A MOMENT THAT YOU ARE NOT IN MY THOUGHTS. I LOVE AND MISS YOU SOOO MUCH. LOVE JAN MARIE

DAD, IT'S BEEN OVER A MONTH NOW. THINGS STILL AREN'T GETTING BEETER. I MISS YOU SOOOO MUCH. MOM AND I HAVE ALOT OF MOMENTS. I FEEL AND MOM FEELS SOOO EMPTY INSIDE. THIS MONTH WILL BE DIFFICULT BECAUSE YOU AND MOM WOULD BE CELEBRATING YOUR 43RD. ANNIVERSARY, AND THANKSGIVING WILL BE TUFF ALSO. JUST WANT YOU TO KNOW THAT I AM GOING TO JUST GIVE THANKS FOR HAVING A WONDERFUL FATHER LIKE YOU. AND THAT I HAVE SHARRED MY 38 YEARS OF LIFE WITH SUCH AN AMMAZING MAN. AND THAT YOU ARE DAD. LOVE AND MISS YOU SOOO MUCH. LOVE JAN MAIRE.

HEY DAD TODAY HAS BEEN 2 WEEKS. IT HAS BEEN A TEARY EYED DAY. I MISS YOU SOOO MUCH. I LISTEN TO YOUR CD THAT WAS MADE WHEN WE WENT KAREEOKEE AND IT FEELS LIKE YOU ARE RIGHT NEXT TO ME SINGING. I LOVE YOU DAD AND MISS YOU SOOOO MUCH. LOVE JAN MARIE. XOXO

HI, Grandpa I miss you very much.I remember all the good times we had together.I remember the time when you were in the hospital bed and you held my hand and said "Hey kate I love you very much."Your favorite song is Oh Danny Boy. And I think at night you sing it to me and I fall asleep. I love you Kaitlin

Oh Danny boy the pipes the pipes are calling from glen to glen and down the Mountainside..........

HEY DAD, TODAY IS A VERY DIFFICULT DAY FOR ME. I JUST COULDN'T STOP CRING. I MISS YOU SOOOO MUCH. YESTERDAY I GOT YOUR STAR FROM THE STAR FOUNDATION, YOU ARE IN ORION OF STARS. I HAVE TO GET A STAR LOCATOR TO FIND YOU. I LOVE YOU DAD WITH ALL MY HEART. LOVE JAN MARIE.

HEY DAD, REMEMBER THE SONGS I DID A LONG DISTANT DEDICATION TO YOU FOR YOU. I JUST HEARD THEM. I MISS YOU. REMEMBER LOUIS ARMSTRONG WHAT A WONDERFUL WORLD AND A SONG FOR YOU BY RAY CHARLES. AND CASSY CASSIM DID THE LONG DISTANCE DEDTICATION. WELL I JUST HEARD THEM ON MY COMPUTER. I STILL WANT YOU TO HEAR THEM AND I HOPE YOU DO. SORRY FOR WRITTING SOO MUCH. I JUST REALLY REALLY MISS YOU DAD.

DAD, I ALSO WANT YOU TO KNOW THAT EVERY NIGHT I HAVE A STAR IN THE SKY FOR YOU AND IT'S YOUR'S. I LOVE YOU DAD.

HI, DAD JUST WANT YOU TO KNOW THAT I MISS YOU SOOOO MUCH. LIFE WILL NEVER BE THE SAME. BUT I AM PROUD TO CARRY YOUR NAME. YOU HAVE BEEN THE BEST FATHER IN THE WORLD. I AM PROUD TO BE YOUR LITTLE GIRL. I PROMISE TO TALK TO YOU EVERY WAKING MOMENT. I LOVE YOU DAD WITH ALL MY HEART. LOVE JAN MARIE. XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXO.

I just wanted to tell you that Uncle Tommy will be missed dearly.

He touched everyone's heart he met.He left a legacy in all of you.All our love The Mannella