Thomas W. Kearney
August 1, 1947 ~ May 22, 2009
Thomas W. Kearney of Vienna, Virginia passed away on Friday, May 22, 2009. Beloved husband of Bi Bi Kearney; loving father of Toby J. Kearney & Mary Ann Kearney, both of Richmond Hill, Georgia; son of Regis Kearney of Jeanette, Pennsylvania; & brother of Sally Durbiano of Greensburg, Pennsylvania & Sue DiSilvio of Export, Pennsylvania. Also survived by his mother-in-law, Yeh Bi Hsia of Taipei, Taiwan.
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
you are all in our thoughts and prayers, our deepest sympathies
BiBi — we were so sorry to hear about Tom’s passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers. The Bosco Family
BiBi, Mary Ann & Toby – All of us – Meg, Dick, Ben, Justin and Mike – loved Tom and are saddened by the loss of your husband and father. The boys remember him fondly from their days at Thoreau and around town in Vienna. Justin and Mike were thrilled when he came to see them perform recently at Jammin Java. We knew him as a gentle and caring man – he will be greatly missed. Love, Dick, Meg, Ben, Justin and Mike
Bibi our thoughts and prayers are with you! the coynes
Bi Bi, Toby, and Mary Ann — Leslie, Gingy, and I are thinking of you as we remember Tom with great fondness. He was a man of exceptional graciousness — a giving man who shared his smile, friendship, and helping hand because it was his nature to be loving and kind. We should all do well to imitate his love for life, family, and friendship. We extend our best wishes as you move through this difficult period of grief. We know the memories of your husband and father with fill you with a sense of warmth and peace always.
Bibi, Mary Ann and Toby, Tom was a wonderful man who touched our lives and made our neighborhood a wonderful place to live. Know that we are keeping you in our thoughts, Jennifer and Brian McHugh
Dear Bibi, Toby and Mary Ann, My deepest sympathy on the sudden passing of our beloved Tom. Just two weeks ago I sat next to him at lunch and in his quiet way, caught me up on the busy lives of his family. Bibi we go back so many years. How I treasure those memories. Dear Tom and his family will always be remembered in my prayers. He was truly a special “gentle”man, loved by all. Pat Rusk
To the family: My thoughts and prayers are with you. Tom was a teacher of mine his first year at Thoreau. I have very fond memories of him and the guidance that he gave me. In later years we meet again when my daughter became a student at Thoreaus. Tom was a great person and will be missed. Deepest Sympathies…. Daryl Martin
Dear BiBi, Toby and Mary Ann, I am so sorry to hear of your husband and father’s passing. I remember him as a proud father of his young children and a kind gentle man. Thinking of you and wishing you God’s peace. Love to you all, Linda Reese
Dear BiBi, Toby, and Mary Ann, We are so sorry to hear of Tom’s passing. He was such a good man and will be missed. Please know our thoughts are with you during this sad and difficult time.
Tom was a wonderful counselor and friend at Longfellow. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
BiBi, Toby, and Mary Ann, My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. It is so hard to say goodbye to someone so special and important in your lives. I can only pray that your loss is cushioned by all the love and good memories throughout the years that Tom has brought to your family.
BiBi, Toby and Mary Ann I’m glad I had the opportunity to get to know Tom these past few years and I’ll treasure those memories. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. God Bless, Jim Riordan
Dear BiBi, My prayers and heartfelt condolences are with you and your family. I feel so priviledged to have met Tom on Wednesday. With sincere love,
Dear BiBi, I am so, so sorry to hear of the sad and shocking news of the death of your husband. I am so glad that I was able to meet him last week. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time for you and your family. Fondly, Barbara Torrey
Dear Bi Bi, Toby and Mary Ann, We send you our sincere condolences at this sad time. We have fond memories of sharing Christmas Eve with your family over the years at Sally and Chuck’s. Tom was a gentle, caring person to any one who met him; and judging from the many warm words his students had for him he was an important part in the lives of so many. You will all be in our prayers. May the peace Tom has surely found be with you also. Sincerely, Patti and Bob Sanders Peace
Tom was always kind. Our family enjoyed the music of his life. He was great with kids, and was always compassionate towards their needs at school and in the neighborhood in Vienna. Our family has been blessed by him and the Kearney family. He will be sadly missed, but always remembered.
Dearest BiBi, I am still reeling from the news. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to meet your beloved husband last week. May he rest peacefully in the arms of the angels.
I’ll always remember Tom as a calm, quiet peaceful, and caring neighbor. One of my favorite memories is of an evening a couple of years ago when he spoke at a community meeting called by our then Assemblyman, Steve Shannon. Tom, leaning on his canes for balance brought the Community Center meeting room to total silence and rapt attention as he asked, with his then weakened voice, for Steve’s support in the legislature for stem cell research to battle Parkinsons. After the meeting, Steve told me that Tom’s was one of the most powerful and effective pleas he had ever heard from a constituent. He’ll be missed.
Bibi,Toby, and Mary Ann I am so sorry to hear about your husbands and fathers passing. I knew he had been sick for many years but it is never easy. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Ann Speidel (Kilmer Family)
Bibi and Family, We want you to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. You are such wonderful neighbors. Bibi, you were one of the first to welcome us to the neighborhood when you stopped by with your beautiful roses. It was always so wonderful to see you and Tom walking together in the neighborhood. Tom was such an inspiration to all of us. When we talked, he was always so positive and made us feel better about ourselves. It was our blessing to know him. May you be comforted during this time and filled with great memories of Tom in your heart, mind and soul. Please let us know if there is anything we can ever do. Love, Mike & Debbie Corry Family
Bibi, Toby, and Mary Ann, I just clicked on Money & King-I’ve been out of town for several weeks-and was so shocked to see Tom’s death notice! What a wonderful man he was-so softspoken, but yet powerful in his job as a husband and dad. He will be so missed. Adrian and I were priviliged to have met him and become friends of your family-through school, kids and their activities, and as ‘neighbors’. Our prayers are with you in this sad time. Sadly, Adrian & Nancy Eley
Dear BiBi, Toby and Mary Ann- My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Tom was a special friend. I feel very fortunate to have seen him just 2 weeks ago at a luncheon for Thoreau folks. We had a good chat and he was as warm and gracious as ever. He will be missed. Love- Debbie Frodigh
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you……… Debi & Rick Sorber
BiBi & Family,Sally and Susie, I was so sorry to hear of Tommy’s passing. He was a close childhood neighbor and friend. I have great memories of the early years. I also have PD and we were on the same road, Stem Cell Research meant a lot to us. I will pray for him always and am very sorry for your great loss.
BiBi& Family, Sally & Susie. We were sorry to hear of your loss of your loving husband, father, brother-in-law and brother. May God continue to strengthend and bless you and your family at this time. Always know that God never will leave you alone.
Dear BiBi, Toby & MaryAnn, My heart is with you. It is a sad time for all who survive this gentle man. I remember him with his smile and his warmth. Eternal memory has been granted. May peace be with you. Marlene Scatena, Lansdale PA