Thomas Patrick Byrne

On September 5, 2015, the world lost a true gentleman. Thomas Patrick Byrne, son of Theresa and Thomas Byrne, born April 7, 1936, died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family.

Tom was born in San Francisco, CA, the eldest of six children. He was a brother to Mary Hansen, the late Cecilia Snyder, Michael (Barbara), Terrance, and Martin (Debbie). Tom attended St. Paul’s grammar school as well as MaryKnoll Seminary, and graduated from Riordan High School in 1954. In 1956, he enlisted into the U.S. Army and served in Korea as part of the Sharp-Shooter Eighth Army Rifle and Pistol Team.

Tom married the love of his life, Maureen McCue, on September 27th, 1958, and they settled in Burlingame to start their family. He was a cherished father to Monica Truettner (William), Michael (Mary Jane), Michelle Kozlowski (Carlos), Melisa Albrand, Mary Agnes Boals (Stephen); a beloved grandfather to Cody Byrne, Callie Grieser (Josh), Michael Truettner, Ryan Truettner (Meredith), Will Truettner, Natassia Kozlowski, Ian Kozlowski, Sofia Kozlowski, Mathieu Albrand, Stephen Boals, Ryan Boals, and Caroline Boals; and uncle to many nieces and nephews.

Tom’s sixty year career in construction began at Scott Mechanical. In 1967, he established Byrne Construction. He was passionate about his work, which included building homes in both Burlingame and Lake Tahoe. He enjoyed playing and following golf, being a fan of Notre Dame, and fly fishing. Tom focused his life on faith, family and friends. He was a long time parishioner of Our Lady of Angels parish, and a stalwart of the community.

Friends may visit Friday, September 25th after 10:00am at Our Lady of Angels Church, 1721 Hillside Dr., Burlingame where a Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00am. A reception will follow. Donations may be made to Archbishop Riordan High School Scholarship Fund, 175 – Phelan Ave, San Francisco, CA 94112 or the Capuchin Franciscans c/o Our Lady of Angels Church.