Thomas Patrick Monahan

Tommy was born in New Orleans to Thomas Patrick Monahan II and Anna Mae McDonnell Monahan on December 27, 1943. He attended Our Lady of Lourdes and De La Salle High School. He married Sandra Marie Prats on May 25, 1968.

Tommy and his sister Gail grew up in an idyllic home with two loving parents in Uptown, New Orleans.

Owner of Monahan Printing and Direct Mail for over 50 years, Tommy was a successful business man, respected and loved by both clients and employees. He was a pioneer in the direct mail business, growing his father’s small print shop into a large company.

An avid car lover from the 1950’s, he never lost his enthusiasm for automobiles. Drag racing in his youth, car shows, weekend driveway waxing, buying the latest and greatest but always longing for the good-ole-days of the cars of his youth.

Poetry ran through his veins. He always seemed to mark a special occasion with friends, family and his wife with a beautiful personal poem. But, you can be sure he had a great Boudreaux and Thibodeaux joke to share with the crowd.

Amazing friends were made along the way through his childhood friends, the National Guard, his neighborhoods, Country Club Homes Recreation, MASA (Mail Advertising Service Association), business associates, employees and through Sandy. On Wednesdays, he could always be found at the Peppermill having breakfast with his lifelong friends.

A true nature lover, always in search of the perfect sunset over oceans, lakes and mountains. Tommy finally found the perfect sunset over Mobile Bay in Fairhope, AL where he enjoyed family and friends in royal southern tradition. His home gardens were the envy of those who visited; many hours were spent planning, pruning and nurturing his green thumb.

His study of US Presidents was his claim to fame. He was a voracious reader on all things Presidents and Winston Churchill. Memorizing facts, order, and the smallest of details. This made him an impossible opponent in Trivial Pursuit, but a great ally in an argument.

Tommy is preceded in death by his loving parents and only sibling, Gail Donlon.

He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Sandy; daughter, Lori Monahan Borden (Will Eastin); grandson, Beau Borden and good friend Mike Borden. Daughter, Amanda Lynn Monahan (Lionel Crossland); granddaughter, Elliott Crossland. Nephews, Pat Donlon (Warner Robbins, GA) and Michael Donlon (Ana) (Miami, FL & New Orleans, LA). Tommy adored Sandy’s larger than life family. Too many to mention, he cherished and loved each and every one.

Funeral services will be private. Gravesite interment will be when family can safely gather together. Arrangements are by Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home & Cemeteries.

In lieu of flowers, please take care of someone in need per Tommy’s request.

The family invites you to express your fond thoughts, memories and condolences online at lakelawnmetairie.com.