Father Thomas
C.
Lombardi
Obituary
Father Thomas Lombardi, 68, a retired priest of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend died December 28, 2017 after a two-month battle with cancer. Born in Fort Wayne, to the late Anthony and Dorothy (nee Cambray) Lombardi. His father immigrated from Apricena, Italy in 1920 and worked as a tailor. Fr. Thom received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Saint Meinrad College in 1971. In 1974 he received his Baccalaureate of Sacred Theology from the University of Saint Mary of the Lake in Mundelein, IL. Ordained in 1975, Fr. Thom served at Saint Mary, Huntington, while also assigned as Assistant Diocesan Director of Religious Education and chaplain/faculty of Huntington Catholic High School. Later he was appointed principal of Huntington Catholic High School. After a year at Saint Joseph Parish, Mishawaka and a time of study in Europe, he was appointed pastor of Saint Louis Besancon in 1986. He also served as pastor of Saint Joseph Church, Garrett, and Saint Joseph Church, Hessen Cassel. He was a past chaplain of the Fort Wayne Society of Saint. Vincent de Paul. During his tenure at St Joseph in Garrett, he oversaw the renovation of the church building and helped to establish the Saint Martin’s Health Clinic and Saint Martin’s Soup Kitchen in Garrett. Fr Thom was noted for his sense of humor, exquisite cooking and hospitality. He also enjoyed raising, breeding and rescuing cocker spaniels. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 am Tuesday, January 2, 2018 at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, 1122 S Clinton St. with calling one hour prior. Visitation will be held Monday January 1, 2018 from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception with Evening Prayers at 7:30 pm. Burial will be in Highland Park Cemetery, Fort Wayne. Memorial contributions may be made to The SPCA or the St. Vincent de Paul Society.
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My wife and I went to your Metanoia classes. I’ll never forget that. Without a doubt, the best priest I ever knew in my 66+ years of age. I hope God has you in His heavenly family and we can be together again fairly soon. God bless you!
Ohhh Tommy, I just found out today. A very large, extremely heavy box was delivered. It contained many of ur personal effects. Tom, I didn’t know…or I would have tried to be there. I’m so glad the geneology was included. I’ll be passing that onto Valerie. At 18, she has a lifetime to compile & publish. I don’t know if I’ll have enuf time to edit & publish back to 1600. U made a remarkable accomplishment of history. I know u were at a standstill prior to 1600 due to an earthquake. Tom, I loved u & our senses of humor complemented each other. U were crazy ?. That, we got from our dads. ? Plz give all my love to ev1 up there & keep them in line, Tom. RIP & happiness with our Lord & all that is good & blessed !
RIP Father Thom. I will always remember your kindness,support and generosity during a sad difficult time. Another angel on my shoulder.
Fr. Thom, you will always be remembered for your service to God and your love of history. Your inspiration for Album in the Attic campaign at Besancon formed the historical group. Coming from an immigrant family you know how important it is to trace and preserve our family histories, especially the pictures.
Many fond memories of Thom from days together at St. Meinrad College. Be assured of my prayers for him.
Sending condolences and prayers for Fr Thom’s family! Fr Thom was a huge part of my spiritual “reconversion” for which I will be eternally grateful!!
Condolences and prayers for Fr. Thom’s family. Fr. Thom was a huge part of my spiritual reconversion for which I am eternally grateful.
May his soul and the souls of the faithful departed rest in peace, through the mercy of God. AMEN
Very sad after hearing of the lose of an old family friend. RIP Father Tom. You will not be forgotten….
May you Rest In Peace Fr. Thom!