Thomas B. Flaherty

A much-loved uncle, son and brother, Thomas Bartley Flaherty, 45, of San Antonio, Texas, passed away peacefully May 25, 2012. He was born June 17, 1966 in San Antonio, Texas and was VERY proud to be a Texan. He graduated from Churchill High School in 1984 and received a BBA in Entrepreneurial Studies from St. Mary's University of San Antonio in 1989 as a member of the Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity. In his senior year, Tommy was recognized as both the Entrepreneur of the Year and voted Outstanding Business Student. In addition to his academic achievements, Tommy accomplished many other goal oriented things such as becoming a certified scuba diver, shot competitive skeet (Junior World Champion) and achieved Eagle Scout in middle school. Tommy was a Texas Certified Landscape Professional and a Texas Licensed Irrigator. As owner of Texas Landscape Solutions, Tommy's legacy will forever be present throughout San Antonio and surrounding areas within the beautiful Texas Hill Country he loved so much. He often referred to Texas as God's country. Tommy found great pride and joy in creating beauty and peace for others in countless magnificent landscapes..places of tranquility. As one of his long time business associate and personal friend shared with the family"Tom was one of the most honest and decent people I have ever had the pleasure of working with. It was an honor to witness his sincere desire to help and his tenacity in making everything right; often times at his expense." Tommy loved the outdoors and all that it offered. Between his line of business and all the hours he spent with his friends and family fishing, hunting, golfing etc. it's safe to say he spent the majority of his life outdoors. Tommy had MANY very close friends. Tommy had a way of getting to know everyone he encountered. Tommy was a very kind, caring, compassionate selfless individual. As you can imagine, Tommy was a very busy man in the 45 years we were blessed to know him. Who knows, maybe that's one reason Tommy never married nor had children of his own but as his dearly loved sister-in-law Karri quoted in communicating with her family and friends."His children were the same children that Patrick and I have." As one of his most cherished nieces posted on Facebook."Don't cry because it's over. Smile because it happened." Tommy's brother Patrick who battled through the end with him found closure in knowing "Tommy fought a good fight, he kept the faith, and he won the race." He is survived by his mother and father, Patricia and Edward; sister Kathleen; two brothers Michael and Patrick; sister in law Karri; four nieces, Bridgette, Shannon, Savannah and Keleigh and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. A celebration of his life will be held at St. Louis Catholic Church located at 610 Madrid Street, Castroville on Thursday May 31st at 10:30 AM. Please come to Tommy's party casual (shorts/jeans), no monkey suits allowed, everyone knows how casual he was. Immediately following the celebration of life there will be a reception at the beautiful and loving home of Joanie Parrish located at 13615 High Chapel in San Antonio. Maps will be provided at the service. For those that are unable to celebrate in person with us, please find peace and solitude in the following.. "To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: A time to be born and a time to die." "You mourn today, but the day will come when your mourning will turn into dancing. If you could but see into the spiritual realm you would be rejoicing with your dear departed, who is now in that eternal home prepared for us, and where in time, you too will make the passing." You don't physically see anything beautiful resulting from a death. You know that the physical life has gone out of that body, but that is all. Consider the fact that you do not see radio waves, but they are there, and you hear the result when you turn on the receiver. On a rainy day, you do not see the sun but is it not still there? And the Family invites you to celebrate in spirit at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EcxOkht8w7c In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you consider donations to: St. Louis Catholic Church 610 Madrid Street, Castroville, TX 78009 Or Medina Children's Home https://community.armsofhope.org/general-donation-form Designation: Medina Campus The church will provide envelopes for those in attendance and or you may mail a check to the address above. If you wish to donate to the Medina's Children's Home.you may do so online. God Bless