Thomas Joseph Mathews, age 77 years, at Metairie, LA on Tuesday, August 24, 2010 at 4:28 AM. Beloved husband of Carolyn Mathews for 52 years. Father of Thomas Ryan Mathews and wife Darla. Brother of Marian Morriz, Rosemary Debroy, Patricia Johnson and the late Margaret Lewis, John, Peter and James Mathews. Also survived by four grandchildren, Andrew, Cameron, Jacob and Abigail (Abby) Mathews.
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend a Funeral Mass from St. Benilde Catholic Church, 1901 Division Street, Metairie, LA on Thursday, August 26, 2010 at 12: 00 Noon, with visitation beginning at 11:00 AM at the church. Interment in Garden of Memories Cemetery. THARP-SONTHEIMER FUNERAL HOME of Metairie in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, Masses are preferred. Information: (504) 835-2341. Condolences may be expressed online at www.tharpsontheimer.com.