Tom passed away suddenly with his wife by his side Saturday, September 11, 2010 at his home in Bardonia, NY. He was born February 25, 1937 in County Offaly, Ireland. In 1960 he emigrated to New York. In 1964 he married Kathleen Smith. They are parents to five children and are blessed with 12 grandchildren. Tom was a Master Carpenter, he was a member of Carpenter's Local 608 for fifty years. Tom will be greatly missed by his family and countless friends who adored him. He loved life, his family and his friends. Tom's love for his family was legendary. He loved having laughs and good times especially with his grandchildren who he adored. He is survived by his wife Kathleen, his sons Patrick (Yvonne), Brian (Karen) Thomas (Debbie), daughters Shivaun Fiumara (Joe) and Kathleen DeMatteo (Donnie), and his grandchildren Christopher, Michael, Ryan, Dylan, Ashley, Kyle, Christina, Melanie, Alyson, Marcus, Jasmin and Kiyan. He is also survived by two brothers Patrick and Timothy and numerous nieces and nephews. Friends and relatives may call at Higgins Funeral Home, New City on Tuesday, September 14 from 7-9PM and Wednesday, September 15 from 2-4 and 7-9PM. A Mass of Christina Burial is scheduled for Thursday, September 16, 2010 at 10:00AM at St. Anthony's Church in Nanuet, NY. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital.
