FUREY, THOMAS PATRICK

Furey, Thomas Patrick Aug 28, 1926 - Nov 16, 2012 Thomas Patrick Furey, age 86, of Omaha, passed away Friday, at Lakeside Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was born at home in Florence, NE, to Thomas Patrick and Helen Furey, Sr. He attended Technical High of Omaha and the University of Nebraska Omaha. During 1944-1946, he served in the United States Navy. Upon returning home, he married his wife of 63 years, Alice (Hawkes). Tom was civic and community-minded. He was considered the "Unofficial Mayor of Florence" and personally oversaw the betterment of the Florence area. Tom served as President of the North Omaha Commercial Club; North Omaha Chapter of the Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce; and served on the Permits and Inspection Board for the City of Omaha. He was awarded the Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce's Golden Spike Award; and the Admiralship of the Nebraska Navy by Governor Ben Nelson. Tom also served as a member of the St. Philip Neri Parish Council in Omaha. Tom founded Furey Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc., located in Florence, NE for 45 years. He was a member of the Sheet Metal & Air Conditioning Contractors National Association, and served as local chapter President and then on the National Board. He loved travel, golf, and tennis. He is preceded in death by parents, Thomas Patrick and Helen Furey, Sr.; and brothers, Richard and John. He is survived by wife, Alice; children, Lorraine (Furey) Kolasinski (Charles), and Patricia (Furey) Lane (Jon); grandchildren, Sarah Willeford (Chad), Alicia Bragg (Sean), and Danielle Spatz (Dylan); 4 great grandchildren, Connor, Gwenyth, Jackson, and Mackennah; brother-in-law, Richard Hawkes (Janice); sisters, Geraldine Bash, and Rita Bachmann (Orvil); and many dearly loved nieces, nephews and friends. Family will receive friends Sunday 4-6pm at West Center Chapel, with WAKE SERVICE at 6pm. MASS of CHRISTIAN BURIAL Monday 10:30am at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church. Private Interment. Memorials suggested to St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, Christian Urban Education Services (CUES), or charity of one's choice . HEAFEY-HEAFEY-HOFFMANN DWORAK-CUTLER WEST CENTER CHAPEL 78th & West Center 402-391-3900 www.heafeyheafey.com Published in Omaha World-Herald from November 18 to November 25, 2012
Posted by Betty on November 25, 2012

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