So sorry to hear of Tom's passing. I was hoping to renew his aquantaince at our 50th class reunion.  May peace be upon his family.

Hello everyone, This is Carmen, wife of Tom. I just want to thank everyone for the love, prayers and support that you all shared to us all. It was great to know that Tom had such great friends.  Hope one of these days Shaun and I will have the pleasure to meet you Pat, Shawn, and his classmates. Linda, nice hearing from you.  We should get together one of these days.  Take care all you and God Bless us all! Carmen

I went to school with Tom.  I will always remember him as being sweet and shy.  I have fond memories of him and he will always have a special place in my heart.  My condolences to his family.

Dad i am so sad that you are gone, I am blessed that you were able to teach me everything about, rules of life,kindness,charity,CARS,motorcycles and so much that 1000 characters is not enough.I was mad at god that he took you from us, but your kind spirit must be needed elsewhere.You were so awesome and i love you so much.We all know you wouldn't want us sad but I can't help it. Rest in peace father.Your son, Shaun Paul Mahaffey

Dear Carmen and Shaun,    May your hearts feel the warmth of my sincere condolence.  My heart aches for your loss. Tommy was a gift to us from God. He will always be the most  gentle, kind, loving, funny, creative, original, honorable, sincere, helpful, and loyal, person I have had the privilege of knowing.  He will be in my heart forever.  I have thousands of memories of Tom and not one of them bad. My fondest memory of Tommy is seeing the twinkle in his eyes and contentment on his face as he looked at you two. You brought so much happiness into his life.  Knowing he is no longer in our world is extremely painful, but he wouldn't want us to be sad. I can see him trying to make us smile by flying about with his new wings and throwing Hershey's Kisses at us. I'll keep you in my prayers. If you need anything, I am here. All my love, Linda

Dear Carmen and Shaun, All my memories of Tom are good ones. Kent and Tom were as close as brothers and shared so much.  I was a part of that for many years.  I look forward to finally meeting you when you visit Kansas. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

To family and friends: This is another example of "I waited just a little too long", to say 'I care', Rest In Peace Tom. Michael.

To Tom's family & friends: I offer my sympathies for your loss. I was a jr. high & high school classmate of Tom's in Kansas and I, too, have many fond memories of Tom as we were all trying to grow up. As noted by an earlier post, I also remember Tom's laugh and sense of humor. I hope that your memories  and the memories of others will lead you to peace.

I first met Tom in grade school at Highland Park in Topeka. Always a smile and a laugh...lot's of laughs! Last talked to Tom several years ago and our fun times were relived. My thoughts are with Tom's family and friends.

With warm thoughts and heartfelt sympathy in the loss of your loved one.

Please except my condolences  Carmen and Shaun.Tom was a great guy & good friend. He will be greatly missed by alot of people.    I for one will not forget the great times we had together. Now he will share Heaven, with his cousin Kent. What a pair !   Glenn Jordan

Our deepest sympathy in this time of sorrow,but may you find comfort in God's love and promise of eternal life with HIM .....death on earth is the key to the doorway to heaven !!!

Tom, You will never know how much I will miss your smile and your goofy laugh. 35 years of memories. So many to pick one that stands out. All the jokes that nobody else would understand but you, myself and L. Like, "Candy Gram", "Land shark", but especially, "Aardvark". We will always miss you Tommy. Your warmth and loving heart, always ready to help a friend. That's how you were, and still are. Bye Tom.   My heart goes out to Carmen and Shaun. Love to you both always!

Tom,   You will be missed. We will missed your smile and laughing voice. You will always be remembered to all your friends as loving, thoughful and caring husband and father.   Carmen & Shaun,   Love & prayer to you and your family.

Our condolences to Carmen and Shaun.   Alan and Sue

Dear Carmen and Shaun,   You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. We love you both!   May the peace of the Lord be with you always.   Love,   Terri and Holly

Gone from our sight, but never from our heart.         "dove" you Tom.  We will miss you.

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Thomas James Mahaffey

5 October, 1942 – 31 March, 2012

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