Thomas M. Lyons Cornwall-On-Hudson, New York Obituary

Thomas M. Lyons

<p>THOMAS M. LYONS</p><p>February 17, 1965 – March 12, 2023</p><p>Cornwall-On-Hudson, NY</p><p><br></p><p>Thomas M. Lyons, of Cornwall-On-Hudson, NY entered into eternal rest on March 12, 2023 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was 58 years old.</p><p><br></p><p>The son of the late John Edward Lyons, Sr. and Josephine Catherine (Dzienius) Lyons, Thomas was born on February 17, 1965 in Jamaica, NY.</p><p><br></p><p>Thomas was a General Superintendent of Maintenance for the MTA/NYCT in Eastchester, Bronx, NY.</p><p><br></p><p>Thomas was, in short, a true superhero; a larger than life presence with a heart of gold. He lived his life with strength and kindness and believed that everyone should be treated as family. He loved all things Disney, and spent many times there laughing and enjoying in the fun. He devoted his life to his faith and family, whom he adored more than anyone else in the world. He will forever be remembered by his great, big “bear hugs”, and will be missed immensely.</p><p><br></p><p>Thomas is survived by his loving wife: Lois (Emlaw) Lyons at home; his daughters: Courtney (Lyons) Cichetti and her husband Chris, Sophia Lyons and Danielle Emlaw; his grandchildren: Cecelia, Oliver and Finn; his sisters: Tina Lyons, Josie Petrizzo, Cathee Frangella, Ann Marie Patane, Liz Passaro, Jackie Quick ; and his brothers: Richard, John, Jr., Champy, Phillip, Peter and Christopher Lyons. In addition to his parents, Thomas was predeceased by his brother: Paul.</p><p><br></p><p>Visitation will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 16th at Quigley-Sullivan Funeral Home, Inc., 337 Hudson Street Cornwall-On-Hudson, NY. A Mass of Christian will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, March 17th at St. Thomas of Canterbury Church, 340 Hudson Street, Cornwall-On-Hudson, NY. Cremation will take place at Cedar Hill Crematory, Middle Hope, NY.</p><p><br></p><p>Arrangements are entrusted to Quigley-Sullivan Funeral Home, Inc.; to send condolences or to get directions to the funeral home, please go to www.Quigleybros.com</p><p><br></p>
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THOMAS M. LYONS

February 17, 1965 – March 12, 2023

Cornwall-On-Hudson, NY


Thomas M. Lyons, of Cornwall-On-Hudson, NY entered into eternal rest on March 12, 2023 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was 58 years old.


The son of the late John Edward Lyons, Sr. and Josephine Catherine (Dzienius) Lyons, Thomas was born on February 17, 1965 in Jamaica, NY.


Thomas was a General Superintendent of Maintenance for the MTA/NYCT in Eastchester, Bronx, NY.


Thomas was, in short, a true superhero; a larger than life presence with a heart of gold. He lived his life with strength and kindness and believed that everyone should be treated as family. He loved all things Disney, and spent many times there laughing and enjoying in the fun. He devoted his life to his faith and family, whom he adored more than anyone else in the world. He will forever be remembered by his great, big “bear hugs”, and will be missed immensely.


Thomas is survived by his loving wife: Lois (Emlaw) Lyons at home; his daughters: Courtney (Lyons) Cichetti and her husband Chris, Sophia Lyons and Danielle Emlaw; his grandchildren: Cecelia, Oliver and Finn; his sisters: Tina Lyons, Josie Petrizzo, Cathee Frangella, Ann Marie Patane, Liz Passaro, Jackie Quick ; and his brothers: Richard, John, Jr., Champy, Phillip, Peter and Christopher Lyons. In addition to his parents, Thomas was predeceased by his brother: Paul.


Visitation will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 16th at Quigley-Sullivan Funeral Home, Inc., 337 Hudson Street Cornwall-On-Hudson, NY. A Mass of Christian will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, March 17th at St. Thomas of Canterbury Church, 340 Hudson Street, Cornwall-On-Hudson, NY. Cremation will take place at Cedar Hill Crematory, Middle Hope, NY.


Arrangements are entrusted to Quigley-Sullivan Funeral Home, Inc.; to send condolences or to get directions to the funeral home, please go to www.Quigleybros.com


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Mar
16
First Visitation
Thursday, March 16 2023
02:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Quigley-Sullivan Funeral Home Inc.
337 Hudson St
CORNWALL ON HUDSON, NY 12520
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16
Second Visitation
Thursday, March 16 2023
06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Quigley-Sullivan Funeral Home Inc.
337 Hudson St
CORNWALL ON HUDSON, NY 12520
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17
Service
Friday, March 17 2023
11:00 AM
St. Thomas of Canterbury Church
340 Hudson Street
CORNWALL ON HUDSON, NY 12520
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Final Resting Place
Cedar Hill Crematory
5468 Routre 9W
NEWBURGH, NY 12520
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