Tom, Karen and Family~

Every time I think I think of Tom, his smile and twinkling eyes come to mind. He always spoke kind words and listened with genuine interest. Tom also loved to tell jokes and act silly. As my Mom said, “where there was Tom, there way joy!” He surely will be missed.

Tom, myself, and my late father-in-law, Don Len would spend time together when I would come into town to visit my in-laws.  We would take tours of the different wards and seek out the many watering holes off the beaten path. Tom and my father-in-law , Don would tell all the tales of what these places were like in the 1940s thru the 1960 s.  Everywhere we went there was someone who knew Tom. Great stories and great memories.  

Tom, Karen and Family, 
My sincere condolences at this very difficult time. To say your Dad was “one of a kind” is an understatement. I have many great memories of all the years we lived next door to each other. He was one of the funniest people I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. Please know me and the kids are sharing in your sorrow and thinking of all of you.
All my love, 
Nancy, Ashley & Brandon ❤️

We're so sorry to hear of the loss of your dad. We have so many fond memories of him, especially at the bowling alleys, the cottage and home parties. He was so much fun being around, between him and my father, they were the life of the party. One of the most remembered was when first seeing your dad he would put out his hand and give me the most hand crushing handshake then pull me in for the wicked charley horse. Once again ours prayers are with your family. He will be sorely missed. 

So sorry to hear of Big Tom’s passing.  Please accept my sincere condolences. He was a genuine guy and fun to share a beer with.

So sorry to hear of Tommy's passing.  His smiling face and great laugh will be missed by his many friends.  My  sincere condolences to his family.

John Gunning

A kind man and a gentle soul plus a hoot to be around, my deepest condolences to Tommy,  his sister, and family. May your father rest in peace.

Tom was a love, such a gentleman.  He was my longtime boyfriend.  We started rendezvousing at 7am Mass at St. Benedict’s years ago.
Rest in peace dear friend.  Barbara Flynn

You will be missed Big T!  I could never get a good grip for a handshake before those big bear paws crushed my hands try as I may. 

I will remember with great fondness the many many times we bent an elbow over a beer with a shot of Jamo at one of the many local taverns.  Annette and Dana remember how gentlemanly (as all the ladies do)you were every time they saw you and for the time you and my dad had dinner at Shannon’s Pub. 

We are sad you are not hear with us but know you are happy to be with Lorraine.  Thank  you for your friendship and God bless.  Tom and I will have a toast as well as all of your friends at Brunners when we get a chance to be together again. Cheers 





Always enjoyed nights out with T and Big T having a few "pops". His smart assed humor was second to none. My favorite memory was when several of us UB bowlers were at a   tournament at Suburban lanes,. Up popped a snowstorm. So BIg T opens up his house to us and we spend the night.  Not only we did we get a full evening of his "humor", we got to wake up to it too- priceless

My kinda guy- RIP
Greg/UB bowlers

Sending our prayers and loving thoughts to the family.  It’s been our pleasure and joy to know Tom through work and friendship for the past 60 plus years.  
Love...Bob and Bernice

Sheridan Bowling Lanes ... I'm thinking 1966 ... misspent Saturday afternoons. And Tom would sell us pitcher after pitcher ... without asking for any ID!  It was Pepsi, but always accompanied by a joke, or an insult, or both.  Tom was always on the top of my list of nice guys.  I hope we can get together in his honor soon.

OBITUARY

Ambrose T. Harkins

July 9, 1935 – April 5, 2020

Perna, Dengler, Roberts Funeral Home

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