[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 160 (Wednesday, September 16, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E849]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     REMEMBERING THOMAS JAMES LONEY

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                             HON. TIM RYAN

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 16, 2020

  Mr. RYAN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Thomas 
James Loney, of Youngstown, Ohio who died on September 10, 2020 at the 
age of 83.
  Tom was born July 28, 1937, in Youngstown, the son of Emmett and Ann 
Haney Loney. He was a 1955 graduate of Wilson High School and was a 
member of the Pipefitters Union Local 396 for over 62 years. He had 
worked for various local contractors and was employed by the Youngstown 
Board of Education as a pipefitter for over 13 years. He was a member 
of St. Charles Church.
  Mr. Loney enjoyed following Notre Dame football, the New York Yankees 
and playing golf, but most importantly, spending time with his family 
and being the center of attention.
  Tom was married to the former Margaret Ann Murphy, whom he married 
July 18, 1959, until her death Jan. 16, 2019.
  Mr. Loney is survived by his five children, Mike Loney of Boardman, 
Teresa Loney (Mark Biroschak) of Boardman, Katie Loney of Austintown, 
Thomas (Colleen) Loney of North Lima and Marty (Lisa) Loney of 
Boardman; one sister, Mary Clayton; nine grandchildren, Joseph 
(Jessica) Irwin, Alex (Matt) Roth, Matthew Loney, Ryan Loney, Colin 
Loney, Kevin Darby, Maggie Loney, Abbey Loney and Erinn Loney; and four 
great-grandchildren, Hank and Nora Irwin, and Owen and Eli Roth. Tom 
had 31 nieces and nephews, who all thought they were his favorite.
  He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Peggy; his 
brothers, Jack and Jerry Loney; and his sister, Ann Clifford.
  I am very honored to be friends with Mr. Loney's son, Marty, who 
exemplifies the work ethic that Tom instilled in each of his children 
and grandchildren. My deepest condolences go out to Tom's family and to 
all whose lives he touched.

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