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Thomas E. Lawless

Thomas E. Lawless

  • October 4, 1922 - February 7, 2012
  • Melrose, Massachusetts
  • In lieu of flowers, the Lalwess family suggests memorial contributions be made to:)
  • American Diabetes Association
    330 Congress St., 5 Flr.
    Boston, MA 02210
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“My prayers are with the Lawless family. I worked with Tom at Northeast Airlines in the 1960's. He was a very kind and considerate man. ...Read More » ”
1 of 17 | Posted by: Richard Jackson - Melrose, MA

“Dear Rene and Family, I was so sorry to hear that Tom had passed away. I remember a number of times driving my mother, Mary up to Maine and spending...Read More » ”
2 of 17 | Posted by: Maria Kennedy - Tustin, CA

“To Nancy and Family, We are very sorry to hear about your dads passing. May all your happy memories help you through this difficult time. Our...Read More » ”
3 of 17 | Posted by: Carla Shorey and Family

“Hello Joyce, I am so sorry for your loss. I always remember your parents as well as family at Mass every Sunday growing up. May fond memories ease...Read More » ”
4 of 17 | Posted by: Patty O'Neil - Melrose, FL

“I want to extend my sympathy to the Lawless family at this time of sorrow and loss. I also want to express my deepest admiration for the loving care...Read More » ”
5 of 17 | Posted by: Kennedy - Melrose, MA

“Best to all of you. It's been a long time since the golden days on the Common and up to Mt. Hood skating, etc, etc. Best to Tommy and Julie and all...Read More » ”
6 of 17 | Posted by: Bill O'Connell - Belchertown, MA

“May the light of heaven shine upon you .Regards to all the lawless family. ”
7 of 17 | Posted by: Martin Linda fleming county Clare

“Dear Irene and family, We were very sorry,while here in Florida, to hear of Tom passing away. He was a true friend and good neighbor for 44 years. ...Read More » ”
8 of 17 | Posted by: Ruth and Jerry Page - Londonderry, NH

“Dear Irene,I"m really sorry to hear of Toms death.I"m sure you are comforted by such a close nit family. My deepest sympathy to you and your entire...Read More » ”
9 of 17 | Posted by: Don Cornoni - Newbury, MA

“To the Jangro and Lawless Families - Our sincerest sympathy in your loss. We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers. ”
10 of 17 | Posted by: Christopher and Nancy Lively - MA

“To Carol Lawless and Family ---With my deepest sympathy to all of you ”
11 of 17 | Posted by: Marilyn Mollins - Melrose, MA

“To Carol and the Lawless family.....My heartfelt sympathies. ”
12 of 17 | Posted by: Paula Miranda - Salem, MA

“Dear Lawless Family, Mr. Lawless was a wonderful man and a grandfather to many even outside his immediate family. He was always listening and...Read More » ”
13 of 17 | Posted by: Missy DellaRusso McSweeney - MA

“Dear Nancy, I have such wonderful memories of your Dad and the whole Lawless family. We have known eachother almost 53 years and have grown up...Read More » ”
14 of 17 | Posted by: Kathy Doherty Melaragni - IL

“Dear Carol and family, I was so sorry to hear about your Dad. I have very fond memories of him and your family. Spending Thanksgiving with your...Read More » ”
15 of 17 | Posted by: Debbie Romano - Littleton, MA, MA

“Nancy, I was so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. I know he is in a wonderful place right now, free of discomfort. He had quite a legacy of which...Read More » ”
16 of 17 | Posted by: Janice Diana Burke - Chester, NH

“The Gately Family and Staff wish to express our sincere sympathy to you. It is our hope that we may be able to make a difficult time more bearable....Read More » ”
17 of 17 | Posted by: John W. Gately, Fred Sprague & Steve Bartholomew - MA


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Thomas E. Lawless passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family at his home in Melrose on February 7, 2012. He was 89 years of age. Thomas was born in Boston, on October 4, 1922 to the late Thomas & Veronica (Leifhelm) Lawless. He was raised in Dorchester and attended the New England Aircraft School in Boston. During WWII he worked at the Air Transportation Command in Presque Isle, Maine as a mechanic, assisting with the transportation of US troops to the Europe. Mr. Lawless worked in the Avionics field as an electrical mechanic starting at Northeast and then at Delta Airlines for 41 years. Thomas has been a resident of Melrose for the past 59 years, was a founding member of Incarnation Church in Melrose; where he was active with the St. Vincent De Paul Society and was a former Cub Scout leader. Mr. Lawless was a member of the Knights of Columbus in Melrose and enjoyed his Thursday luncheons with the Delta Retirees Club. Tom liked spending summers in Maine and traveled extensively throughout the world with his wife Irene. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He was also blessed with a wonderful circle of lifelong friends. Mr. Lawless enjoyed working around his home, refinishing furniture, camping and playing poker with his card group. Tom was the beloved husband of 65 years to Irene T. (Bresnahan) Lawless. Devoted father of Anne Gontarz & her husband Richard of Medford, Joyce Marie Lawless of Melrose, Carol Jangro & her husband Bruce of Wakefield, Nancy Crotty & her husband Blaise of Rowley, Thomas Lawless & his wife Marilyn of Stoneham, Julie Woods & her husband William of Ogunquit, ME and David Lawless & his wife Elaine of Swampscott. Loving brother of Joan Lembo & her husband Nicholas of Dorchester. Also survived by 17 grandchildren, 4 great grandsons and several nieces & nephews. Funeral from the Gately Funeral Home, 79 W. Foster St. Melrose, on Saturday, Feb. 11th at 9AM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Incarnation Church, 425 Upham St. Melrose, at 10AM. Relatives & friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Friday from 4-8PM. Interment at Wyoming Cemetery in Melrose. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 330 Congress St., 5th Floor, Boston, MA, 02210.