Livonia/Dansville/Hornell: At age 79, Tom passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Friday, July 12, 2024, at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NY. He was born on November 26, 1944, in Hornell, NY to the late John F. and Vera Linehan. Tom is also predeceased by his siblings, Abby Ruth Terreri, Dennis Linehan, and Eileen Linehan. Survived by his beloved wife of 36 years, Mary Jane (Decker) Linehan; his children, Jane (Patrick) Aini, Sara (John) DiVincenzo, Jason (Laura) Madison, Garick (Lois) Madison, Shauna (Matt) Young, Thomas (Nicole) Linehan Jr. John (Bailey) Linehan; his siblings, Jack (Stella) Linehan, Pat (Joann) Linehan, Dan (Sharon) Linehan, his grandchildren, Mary Frances Aini, Matthew (Whitney) Aini, Patrick Aini, Molly DiVincenzo, Francesca DiVincenzo, William Madison, Connor Madison, Benjamin Madison, Owen Madison, Alex Madison, Brooke Madison, Olivia Young, Annabelle Young, Emilia Young, Brayden Young, Dylan Linehan, and Callen Linehan; along with several nieces, nephews, and friends.
As a young boy, Tom loved baseball, playing in the Hornell Little League, continuing into his adult life with the Rochester Telephone Company softball leagues. He coached in the Dansville Little League for many years and was a village justice for 10. He was an avid fan of the New York Yankees, and New York Giants, but also cheered for the Buffalo Bills (unless playing against the Giants). In 2006, Tom retired from Frontier Telephone after 42 years, and was a proud member of Local 1170 CWA. Over the years, Tom enjoyed traveling with his wife, children, and many grandchildren, in particular to Sandbridge Beach Virginia, and Sanibel Island Florida. As a proud Irishman, he was fortunate enough to take a dream trip to Ireland in 2001 with his wife and three young children. Tom was a man of faith, he was an altar boy at St Ann’s Church in Hornell as a child, and from 1969-2018, Tom was a communicant at St Mary’s Church in Dansville, and from 2018-2024 at St Matthew in Livonia. He also took many retreats to the Notre Dame Retreat House in Canandaigua. Not to mention, Tom watched daily mass on EWTN and was able to visit in person many times, along with frequenting the Abbey of the Genesee. Tom was a family man, finding the most joy in spending time with his wife, 7 children and spouses, and 17 grandchildren, going to various family functions, the kids’ sporting events, concerts, recitals, and life milestones.
A Funeral Mass will take place at 10:30 AM on Saturday, July 20, 2024, at St. Matthews Catholic Church, 6591 Richmond Mills Road in Livonia. Interment will take place privately at Holy Cross Cemetery, on Stones Falls Road in Dansville. In lieu of flowers, a memorial contribution may be made in Tom’s memory to: St. Matthews Catholic Church, 6591 Richmond Mills Road, Livonia, NY 14487 or to: The Abbey of the Genesee, 3258 River Road, Piffard, NY 14533. To share a memory or a condolence, please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com
MJ and family, Tom was a beloved man by so many and I am so proud to call all of you part of our family as well!
“May your going be sheltered and your welcome assured. May your soul smile in the embrace of your anam cara (soul friend)
Love,
Michael, Jamie (York) Maddison and Tierney
Tommy. Sorry to hear about your father. Please except my condolences to you and your family.
I am very sorry for your loss and may God bless his family and may Tom rest in peace.
My condolences on your loss.
So sorry for this tremendous loss to Maryjane and family the children the grandchildren and all of his many friends , we will forever remember the untold unique sayings and stories and jokes and friendship, you have more than earned your seat in heaven and leave a beautiful family and Legacy behind .
Maryjane . My sincere condolences on the loss of Tom . He was always so hale and hearty . I enjoyed the precious time l spent with him especially riding in his antique Thunderbird sports car
O my God I! I am so so sorry to see this. I don’t even know what to say. My deepest sympathy to you Mary Jane and your family. God Bless all of you. Love and prayers, Mary Phelix
Sorry for your loss. Tom was our paper boy in Hornell.
Always funny and pleasant. I worked with him in the phone company years later and he helped me a lot.
I knew his whole family especially Dennis and went to school with Eileen. He will be missed
So sorry Sara, John, Molly and Frankie…? thinking of you and your entire family.
Tom Linehan is a giant gentle gentleman. At many family gatherings we enjoyed pleasant conversations. He is a mentor ,great husband,raised a great family man and grandfather. He surly be missed by all. Stay strong Linehan family and please reach out for our help. Until we meet again. RIP. Judge tom
Maryjane and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. There’s been many times that I remember sharing with Tom and Maryjane. Please know that you are all in my heart and in my thoughts and in my prayers. May God comfort you in the days ahead with peace and love.
Love ,
Dene