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Tom
Brophy
June
23, 1948 -
December 19, 2019 |
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Thomas "Tom" Raymond Brophy III, 71, passed away
surrounded by family on December 19, 2019, after a short
illness. Tom was born on June 23, 1948 in Providence,
Rhode Island. His family relocated to the Fort
Lauderdale, FL area in the 1950's and he graduated from
Stranahan High School in 1965. He honorably served his
country in the United States Air Force and was a veteran
of the Vietnam War. After graduating from the University
of Florida, he made his home in Gainesville and worked
for the Veterans Administration performing research and
contributing to many publications. He retired from the
United States Postal Service after serving as a
Supervisor for many years. In retirement, he made his
home in the Clearwater area and enjoyed traveling,
politics and spending time with his children and
grandchildren. What's not to love about a guy who loved
his children and grandchildren - almost as much as he
loved the Florida Gators, cold Bud Light, Fox News,
classic rock, golden oldies, raw oysters, pickles and
John Wayne. He is survived by his loving partner of 12
years, Diana Colletti, his children, Kellie (Roy) Whann,
Erin (Brandon) Adams, Ian (Jennifer) Brophy and Shauna
(Tony) Macarages. Eleven grandchildren, Kendall, Hunter
and Kyle Whann; Shelby and Maleah Adams; Aidan and Liam
Brophy; Madison, Troy, Luke and Austin Macarages. He is
also survived by his twin siblings, Dennis (Christine)
Brophy and Donna (James) Fresquez and his nieces and
nephews. "May the road rise to meet you. May the wind be
always at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your
face; the rains fall soft upon your fields and until we
meet again, may the Lord hold you in the palm of his
hand." |
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