Thomas W. Coyne
May 8, 1954 ~ August 15, 2015
Portland-Thomas W. Coyne, 61, of High Street, died unexpectedly, Saturday, August 15, 2015, at his home. He was born in Portland on May 8, 1954, a son of Joseph B. and Maxine (Conant) Coyne. He attended St. Dominics Grammar School and graduated from Portland High School. He worked as a carpenter on many construction projects in the Portland area. Thomas was a very proud member of Portlands vibrant Irish community. He was delighted to have been born, raised, and educated on the West End. His outgoing and kind nature resulted in many lifelong friendships. He is predeceased by his father who died March 17, 1965. His is survived by his mother, Maxine Conant Morgan and his second father, John Morgan of Portland; a brother, Brian Coyne and companion, Gail Bursk of Portland; two sisters, Maureen Coyne Norris and her husband Robert of Portland, Katie Coyne Boyd of Westbrook; his former wife Mary Foster Amoroso, of California; two step-sons, Peter Amoroso of California and Matthew Amoroso of South Portland; a niece, Anne Coyne of Westbrook, a nephew, Matthew Boyd and fiance Ryan Vaughn of Dover, New Hampshire; two great-nephews, Pierce Gould of Westbrook and Mason Boyd of Dover, New, Hampshire. A celebration of Thomas life will be held 10:00 am, Saturday, at the Maine Irish Heritage Center, corner of Gray and State Streets, Portland. Arrangements made by Conroy-Tully Crawford Funeral Home, 172 State Street, Portland. To view Thomas memorial page or share online condolences, please visit www.ctcrawford.com. Memorial donations may be made to the Maine Irish Heritage Center, PO Box 7588, Portland, ME 04112-7588.
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To Maureen, Katie and Brian and your mother, my deepest condolence to you all, he was a great guy , I’ll miss him.
– Paul Mulkern
rest in peace Tom and say hey to Sr. Vincenza
– classmate St. Doms
BrianSorry to read the sad news.With sincere sympathy.
– Dennis Connolly, Jupiter, FL
Dear Family,Sorry to hear the sad news.With sincere sympathy.
– Karen and Don Tenney
What can I say? He was my friend. He was my BEST friend.I’ll see ya later, TOM
– Jimmy Ham/ Hambone South Carolina
R.I.P. Tommy Boy. I hope you can find peace in Heaven. GOD BLESS YOU Tommy!!!! Another Westenders gone too soon. You are a good man and Heaven has received a stand-up resident.
– John Hendrix
Tom had the kindest heart and was the type of friend that would stand by you through good and bad. He was like a brother to me and I shall miss him deeply.Rest in peace my friend.
– “Frankie” in Jersey
Maureen,I was so sorry to hear about the unexpected loss of your dear brother. — hugs, Martie
– Martie Kendrick
So sorry to read this , so many people of my “era” it’s impossible to keep upRIP Tommy
– Daytona Beach Florida
I was sad to read about the loss of your beloved brother. Though we will never fully understand God’s plans, may he provide you with the strength and faith to cope with this difficult moment in your lives. Remember Tommy will always be present in our prayers and memories.
– William Cash, Goshen Kentucky
Tommy, im going to miss you yelling (BUGOFF) when I ride by ,im going to miss giving you rides around portland, and most of all im going to miss you sticking up for each other when someone would talk about us. may you rest in peace cous and i hope to see you on the other side. Your cousin, BUGOFF
– John J Coyne
I just heard this sad news today. Please know that I am thinking of all of you.
– Billie Conant
Katie I’m so sorry to hear about your Brother Tommy. Your in my thoughts.
– Peggy Connolly