William Thomas Dolan
Early memories of dad always include music. He was a beautiful Irish tenor and loved to sing at home, church and in his Barbershop Quartet. He was a sports enthusiast who spent many hours playing golf, coaching and playing softball and attending his grandchildren's sporting events. He loved his family and having everyone together. Family came first in all things. Dad always had a dog or two and didn't feel at home without a "buddy" to share snacks with while watching his beloved Notre Dame Irish on TV. His trips to South Bend, Indiana to see Notre Dame football games were by far his favorite vacations!
He taught his children to sing as soon as we were able to talk. Eventually, along with our cousins, the Quinlan's, we formed an Irish group. We spent every St. Patrick's Day traveling about the Warren area singing at pubs, bars, and halls. It was great fun and a family tradition that continues to this day.
We spent our summer vacations each year at Geneva-on-the-Lake in Geneva, Ohio. Many of our family members and close friends rented a row of cottages and spent the week swimming, fishing, and enjoying each other's company. The highlight of the week was the firework show on the beach on the 4th of July.
Dad was a gifted, and sometimes inappropriate, storyteller with a quick wit. We miss him greatly and are blessed to have learned from him.
His Obituary:
WARREN, Ohio (MyValleyTributes) – William “Tom” Dolan, 79, passed away Saturday, August 3, 2019 at his home.
He was born November 21, 1939, in Warren, Ohio the son of the late William “Bill” and Mary (Flynn) Dolan.
He was a 1957 graduate of St. Mary’s High School.
He retired from the U.S. Postal Service after 32 years. Tom was also a high school football and basketball referee.
Tom had a voice of an angel, a true Irish tenor. He taught his children to sing traditional Irish Songs that they still perform every Saint Patrick’s Day, “The Singing Dolans.” Tom enjoyed playing and coaching softball, golfing, attending his grandchildrens’ sporting events and was an avid Notre Dame sports fan.
He served our country in the U.S. Air Force from 1957 to 1961 and received an Honorable Discharge.
He is survived by his wife, Eugenia “Jeanie” (Georgalas) Dolan, whom he married August 29, 1959 and their five children, Bill (Cindy) Dolan, Theresa (Sean) Dixon, Daniel (Sandy) Dolan, Mary “Kelly” (David) Meese and Tommy (Lisa) Dolan; 15 grandchildren, Conor, Shane, Brennen, Meghan, Brigid, Kate, Erin, Danny, Maura, Henry, Shannon, Ben, Clare, Marie and Joshua; three great-grandchildren, Liam, Everett and Tessa and three sisters, Sally (Lou) Scarnecchia, Ellen (Mike) Mikesell and Mary Lou (Sam) Accordino.
He was preceded in death by his parents and grandson, William “Shane” Dolan.
He taught his children to sing as soon as we were able to talk. Eventually, along with our cousins, the Quinlan's, we formed an Irish group. We spent every St. Patrick's Day traveling about the Warren area singing at pubs, bars, and halls. It was great fun and a family tradition that continues to this day.
We spent our summer vacations each year at Geneva-on-the-Lake in Geneva, Ohio. Many of our family members and close friends rented a row of cottages and spent the week swimming, fishing, and enjoying each other's company. The highlight of the week was the firework show on the beach on the 4th of July.
Dad was a gifted, and sometimes inappropriate, storyteller with a quick wit. We miss him greatly and are blessed to have learned from him.
His Obituary:
WARREN, Ohio (MyValleyTributes) – William “Tom” Dolan, 79, passed away Saturday, August 3, 2019 at his home.
He was born November 21, 1939, in Warren, Ohio the son of the late William “Bill” and Mary (Flynn) Dolan.
He was a 1957 graduate of St. Mary’s High School.
He retired from the U.S. Postal Service after 32 years. Tom was also a high school football and basketball referee.
Tom had a voice of an angel, a true Irish tenor. He taught his children to sing traditional Irish Songs that they still perform every Saint Patrick’s Day, “The Singing Dolans.” Tom enjoyed playing and coaching softball, golfing, attending his grandchildrens’ sporting events and was an avid Notre Dame sports fan.
He served our country in the U.S. Air Force from 1957 to 1961 and received an Honorable Discharge.
He is survived by his wife, Eugenia “Jeanie” (Georgalas) Dolan, whom he married August 29, 1959 and their five children, Bill (Cindy) Dolan, Theresa (Sean) Dixon, Daniel (Sandy) Dolan, Mary “Kelly” (David) Meese and Tommy (Lisa) Dolan; 15 grandchildren, Conor, Shane, Brennen, Meghan, Brigid, Kate, Erin, Danny, Maura, Henry, Shannon, Ben, Clare, Marie and Joshua; three great-grandchildren, Liam, Everett and Tessa and three sisters, Sally (Lou) Scarnecchia, Ellen (Mike) Mikesell and Mary Lou (Sam) Accordino.
He was preceded in death by his parents and grandson, William “Shane” Dolan.
