Members of Transit South 2 would like to express their sincere condolences. Tom was truly a great man, full if respect and integrity.
When arriving at as our Sergeant, he at once showed us what he was made of.
A patient man, full of respect and integrity. He made a huge impact upon us in the short time he spent with us.
More importantly, Tom was more than a great man at VicPol. He was a family man. He spoke of his wife and children, saying this was a new chapter in his career where he could spend more time with his family, with his kids.
The temptation to take up a position at the Academy was far to tempting to let it pass by. He grabbed it without blinking.
“This is the first time in my career I’ll have weekend’s off to spend with my kids”, he said.
All the best Jane, Ruby Tom and Pippa.
Our thoughts are with you and while we’ll miss the wonderful Tom Snr, his legacy will always remain strong among you all.
The Bennetts
Although we have never met, I would like to pass on my sincere condolences at losing Tom. I was a member of Squad 17/93 and did my recruit training with Tom. He was extremely well liked by everyone in the squad, always being happy and positive in his own quiet way. Although we didn’t cross paths often after that , I always knew Tom to be a person of great honesty and integrity.
To Jane, Ruby, Pippa, Tom and extended family and friends, sending you my condolences to a loved man. Thank you for sharing such a touching tribute. My thoughts are with you all
To Jane, Ruby, Tom, and Pippa, sending you the most sincere condolences on the loss of your beautiful husband and father. Tom was truly one of the kindest and most genuine people I have had the privilege of knowing and calling friend. The memory of him with his gorgeous laugh and humor will stay with me. Caz Jones (nee Russell)
To Jane and family,
Met and worked with Tom at Melb CIU. Hard not to be touched by him. A rare genuine man with a ready laugh. We connected thru a love of renovation and Kennett River. Taken way too soon. Thankful for great memories. Deep condolences to the family. Our hearts go out to you.
Rodger Michelle Sienna and Summer van der Vlist.
Dearest Jane, Ruby, Tom, Pippa,
What a beautiful service! I feel Tom would have approved.
Thinking of you at this difficult time .
Love to you all,
Joyce xxx
a wonderful celebration of Tom’s life who will be sadly missed. We will keep our chats at the girls’ footy matches, school functions, birthday parties and play date drop offs as fond and warm memories. May he rest in peace and forever be in our hearts.
Deepest sympathies, Jess, Adam, Yani, Lilly and Jonty
What a beautiful send off for an amazing man. Sending all our love to Jane, Ruby, Tom, Pippa and family. Our thoughts and love are with you all.
Love the Surkitt Family x
To Jane and family, I wish to extend my sincere condolences on Tom’s unexpected passing. I was fortunate to witness Tom’s great leadership, gentle ways and just being a warm human being at Aquinas College and in the police force. A beautiful service for a beautiful man. Rest in peace Tom.
Thank you for the opportunity to join you in farewelling Tom today. It was especially nice to hear that Perth was special to Tom, and this morning the sun was shining brightly here which I’m sure Tom would have loved.
Looking forward to giving you a big hug at the first available opportunity and sending you all the strength, love, and best wishes during this most difficult of times.
To Jane and Family,
We send our condolences to you all on the passing of Tom. You all showed so much strength today sharing your memories. It was a beautiful tribute to Tom.
Thank you for sharing.
Rest In Peace Tom
To Jane, Pippa, Ruby and Tom,
We are so sorry for your loss and are thinking of you all. What a beautiful impact he had on so many people – and animals! We wish him rest, love and light. May his soul and energy be with you always. With love, Sarah, Elicia and the Austin family. xo
A beautiful service to remember a wonderful man – deeply loved and respected by many.
Tom (junior) and Jane, you did a fantastic job at painting a picture of Toms life with you and what he meant to you, well done at such a difficult time.
All our love Vic and Rob xxx
Dear Jane, Ruby, Tom & Pippa,
Your Tom/Dad was definitely one of the ‘good ones’ in this life! He was always kind, respectful & genuine.
Love Catherine, Karl, Jesse & Jonah Russell
Dear Jane and family, it has been a pleasure to have known Tom beginning when we first worked together with him more than 20 years ago. One of the loveliest and most gentle men you would ever meet. Taken way too soon. May he rest in peace. Rick (in attendance) Peta and April MacDonald
When we looked at the photos of the many times you shared
And all those little glimpses that showed how much you cared
Although you never would have gloated we all knew it was true
You had the kind of happiness life gives to very few
A home that you treasured, a family you held dear
And a love with Jane that grew even deeper with each passing year.
Your family and friends did you proud today Tom.
A beautiful person through and through. How lucky we all were to have known you. RIP xx Lyn
Jane and family,
Sorry for your loss. I can still remember meeting Tom for the first time on day one of our police academy intake. Smiling and thoughtful, trying to find our way to the theatre to start recruit training – at least he had some idea 🙂
Tom,
Thoughts are with you and your family today. RIP
It was a privilege to be a part of Tom’s life and to grow up together. Thankyou for allowing me to share in the service to show my respect for my friend and understand more about the significant impact he has had on so many people’s lives.
Rest in Peace Tom.
Sincerely
Dean McKellar
Dear Jane, family and friends. What a beautiful send-off for a man that the world so much joy, compassion, and bad pool-playing. Thinking of you all and hoping you find comfort in your memories and his love for you. Fx
We are so sorry for your loss. Sending heartfelt condolences. You all spoke beautifully. Thank you for sharing your memories of Tom with us.
Tom, thank you for being a ray of sunshine in a job that can get so dark. Your smile and calmness will be missed. You were an absolute gentleman and it was an honour to work with you.
Darling Jane, Ruby, Tom, Pippa and to all those who knew and loved your Tom – what a wonderful man he was – I am so very sorry for your loss. Jane you told me once a long time ago at Anglesea he was the love of your life – I can see why. A wonderful tribute to Tom – I’m sure he would be so proud of all of you. Sending so much love, Georgie x
The sincerest of condolences to Jane and your beautiful children. It was a privilege to know Tom and I already miss his ‘what if / what about?’ prosecution questions. Rest in peace Tom, you were such a standout.
Dearest Jane, Ruby, Tom and Pippa
Sending much love on the passing of Tom. You are all in our thoughts.
A wonderful bloke who exuded calm, strength and cheekiness at every quick catch up or longer chat, especially during Covid lockdowns.
We will remember him.
Amanda and TIm Hargreaves
Dear Jane,
we didn’t know Tom well. However, what we did observe over many years was a happy wife and beautiful children living a wonderful life. This was clearly a testament to a great husband and father and there is little more important than that. We are deeply saddened for you and your kids and your extended family. May your great memories of him give you strength over the coming weeks, months and years. Lots of love from the Blackmans.
I was very fortunate to have been taught by Tom at The Centre for Crime Investigation. I will be forever grateful for knowledge, wisdom and life experiences Tom imparted upon me during that time. The token 264 graduation socks with Tom’s face printed on them will be an ongoing reminder of the fun nature of his personality. Not only was he a fine Detective, but a true gentleman. He will be sadly missed by all of those who had the pleasure of knowing him. Please accept my sincerest condolences on the passing of Tom.
To Jane, Ruby, Tom and Pippa – our deepest condolences. It is so unfair that such a wonderful husband, father and friend was taken too soon. May his presence be felt in all your future endeavours. x Georgi, Paul, Matilda and Harriet.
To all Tom’s family and friends my condolences to you all on the passing of Tom. He was such a great person to have known on and off the football field he will be sadly missed. May you rest in peace Tom.
To Jane and family
I am so sorry for your loss. Tom was a remarkable man who will be sadly missed. I was very fortunate to work with him at The Centre for Crime Investigation prior to his transfer to Southern Region and will miss his unassuming nature, good grace and friendship. Unfortunately prior commitments prevented me attending today but you are all in my thoughts.
To Jane and Family we wish to extend our sincere sympathies on the death of our lovely cousin Tommy. I was very happy that I got to talk to him after Aunty Phyllis death. May He rest in peace. Love Eithne and all the O Mahony families.
To Tom’s family,
Members of Transit South 2 would like to express their sincere condolences. Tom was truly a great man, full if respect and integrity.
When arriving at as our Sergeant, he at once showed us what he was made of.
A patient man, full of respect and integrity. He made a huge impact upon us in the short time he spent with us.
More importantly, Tom was more than a great man at VicPol. He was a family man. He spoke of his wife and children, saying this was a new chapter in his career where he could spend more time with his family, with his kids.
The temptation to take up a position at the Academy was far to tempting to let it pass by. He grabbed it without blinking.
“This is the first time in my career I’ll have weekend’s off to spend with my kids”, he said.
You father, your husband, always put you first.
May he rest in peace.
All the best Jane, Ruby Tom and Pippa.
Our thoughts are with you and while we’ll miss the wonderful Tom Snr, his legacy will always remain strong among you all.
The Bennetts
To Jane and family.
Although we have never met, I would like to pass on my sincere condolences at losing Tom. I was a member of Squad 17/93 and did my recruit training with Tom. He was extremely well liked by everyone in the squad, always being happy and positive in his own quiet way. Although we didn’t cross paths often after that , I always knew Tom to be a person of great honesty and integrity.
To Jane, Ruby, Pippa, Tom and extended family and friends, sending you my condolences to a loved man. Thank you for sharing such a touching tribute. My thoughts are with you all
To Jane, Ruby, Tom, and Pippa, sending you the most sincere condolences on the loss of your beautiful husband and father. Tom was truly one of the kindest and most genuine people I have had the privilege of knowing and calling friend. The memory of him with his gorgeous laugh and humor will stay with me. Caz Jones (nee Russell)
To Jane and family,
Met and worked with Tom at Melb CIU. Hard not to be touched by him. A rare genuine man with a ready laugh. We connected thru a love of renovation and Kennett River. Taken way too soon. Thankful for great memories. Deep condolences to the family. Our hearts go out to you.
Rodger Michelle Sienna and Summer van der Vlist.
Dearest Jane, Ruby, Tom, Pippa,
What a beautiful service! I feel Tom would have approved.
Thinking of you at this difficult time .
Love to you all,
Joyce xxx
Jane and Family,
Thank you for sharing Tom, may he rest in peace. That was a touching tribute. Gentleman is an understatement. He is sorely missed.
Andrew from SOCIT
Dear Jane, Ruby, Tom & Pippa,
Such a beautiful service and what a remarkable husband and father.
Sending our love, from the Hanleys
Dear Jane, Ruby, Tom, Pippa and extended Hogan family,
A wonderful service fur one of the best!
As I send this message I am listening to the Salt n Pepper song “Whatta Man”!
May he always be with you all as I know he will be in the wider community.
Condolences to all.
Mrs Love
Dear Jane, Ruby, Tom and Pippa,
a wonderful celebration of Tom’s life who will be sadly missed. We will keep our chats at the girls’ footy matches, school functions, birthday parties and play date drop offs as fond and warm memories. May he rest in peace and forever be in our hearts.
Deepest sympathies, Jess, Adam, Yani, Lilly and Jonty
What a beautiful send off for an amazing man. Sending all our love to Jane, Ruby, Tom, Pippa and family. Our thoughts and love are with you all.
Love the Surkitt Family x
To Jane and family, I wish to extend my sincere condolences on Tom’s unexpected passing. I was fortunate to witness Tom’s great leadership, gentle ways and just being a warm human being at Aquinas College and in the police force. A beautiful service for a beautiful man. Rest in peace Tom.
To Jane and family,
Thank you for the opportunity to join you in farewelling Tom today. It was especially nice to hear that Perth was special to Tom, and this morning the sun was shining brightly here which I’m sure Tom would have loved.
Looking forward to giving you a big hug at the first available opportunity and sending you all the strength, love, and best wishes during this most difficult of times.
Take care,
Al Black
To Jane and Family,
We send our condolences to you all on the passing of Tom. You all showed so much strength today sharing your memories. It was a beautiful tribute to Tom.
Thank you for sharing.
Rest In Peace Tom
Michelle, Chloe and Molly Vance(Corfield)
To Jane, Pippa, Ruby and Tom,
We are so sorry for your loss and are thinking of you all. What a beautiful impact he had on so many people – and animals! We wish him rest, love and light. May his soul and energy be with you always. With love, Sarah, Elicia and the Austin family. xo
A beautiful service to remember a wonderful man – deeply loved and respected by many.
Tom (junior) and Jane, you did a fantastic job at painting a picture of Toms life with you and what he meant to you, well done at such a difficult time.
All our love Vic and Rob xxx
Dear Jane, Ruby, Tom & Pippa,
Your Tom/Dad was definitely one of the ‘good ones’ in this life! He was always kind, respectful & genuine.
Love Catherine, Karl, Jesse & Jonah Russell
Dear Jane and family, it has been a pleasure to have known Tom beginning when we first worked together with him more than 20 years ago. One of the loveliest and most gentle men you would ever meet. Taken way too soon. May he rest in peace. Rick (in attendance) Peta and April MacDonald
When we looked at the photos of the many times you shared
And all those little glimpses that showed how much you cared
Although you never would have gloated we all knew it was true
You had the kind of happiness life gives to very few
A home that you treasured, a family you held dear
And a love with Jane that grew even deeper with each passing year.
Your family and friends did you proud today Tom.
A beautiful person through and through. How lucky we all were to have known you. RIP xx Lyn
Beautiful celebration of Tom’s life. Thinking of you all. Beth George
Jane and family,
Sorry for your loss. I can still remember meeting Tom for the first time on day one of our police academy intake. Smiling and thoughtful, trying to find our way to the theatre to start recruit training – at least he had some idea 🙂
Tom,
Thoughts are with you and your family today. RIP
What a lovely service, thank you for sharing it online. Tom was a wonderful man to work with,a true gentleman. My thoughts and prayers go to you all.
I can only echo some of the words already spoken about Tom – a greater gentleman you will never meet. Rest in peace my friend.
It was a privilege to be a part of Tom’s life and to grow up together. Thankyou for allowing me to share in the service to show my respect for my friend and understand more about the significant impact he has had on so many people’s lives.
Rest in Peace Tom.
Sincerely
Dean McKellar
Dear Jane, family and friends. What a beautiful send-off for a man that the world so much joy, compassion, and bad pool-playing. Thinking of you all and hoping you find comfort in your memories and his love for you. Fx
Dear Jane, Ruby, Tom and Pippa,
What a beautiful service for a beautiful man. Deepest condolences xx
To Jane and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Sending heartfelt condolences. You all spoke beautifully. Thank you for sharing your memories of Tom with us.
Tom, thank you for being a ray of sunshine in a job that can get so dark. Your smile and calmness will be missed. You were an absolute gentleman and it was an honour to work with you.
Danielle from SOCIT
Darling Jane, Ruby, Tom, Pippa and to all those who knew and loved your Tom – what a wonderful man he was – I am so very sorry for your loss. Jane you told me once a long time ago at Anglesea he was the love of your life – I can see why. A wonderful tribute to Tom – I’m sure he would be so proud of all of you. Sending so much love, Georgie x
The sincerest of condolences to Jane and your beautiful children. It was a privilege to know Tom and I already miss his ‘what if / what about?’ prosecution questions. Rest in peace Tom, you were such a standout.
Dearest Jane, Ruby, Tom and Pippa
Sending much love on the passing of Tom. You are all in our thoughts.
A wonderful bloke who exuded calm, strength and cheekiness at every quick catch up or longer chat, especially during Covid lockdowns.
We will remember him.
Amanda and TIm Hargreaves
Dear Jane,
we didn’t know Tom well. However, what we did observe over many years was a happy wife and beautiful children living a wonderful life. This was clearly a testament to a great husband and father and there is little more important than that. We are deeply saddened for you and your kids and your extended family. May your great memories of him give you strength over the coming weeks, months and years. Lots of love from the Blackmans.
To the family of Tom Hogan,
I was very fortunate to have been taught by Tom at The Centre for Crime Investigation. I will be forever grateful for knowledge, wisdom and life experiences Tom imparted upon me during that time. The token 264 graduation socks with Tom’s face printed on them will be an ongoing reminder of the fun nature of his personality. Not only was he a fine Detective, but a true gentleman. He will be sadly missed by all of those who had the pleasure of knowing him. Please accept my sincerest condolences on the passing of Tom.
Deepest sympathies.
Jess Johnston
To Jane, Ruby, Tom and Pippa – our deepest condolences. It is so unfair that such a wonderful husband, father and friend was taken too soon. May his presence be felt in all your future endeavours. x Georgi, Paul, Matilda and Harriet.
To all Tom’s family and friends my condolences to you all on the passing of Tom. He was such a great person to have known on and off the football field he will be sadly missed. May you rest in peace Tom.
To Jane and family
I am so sorry for your loss. Tom was a remarkable man who will be sadly missed. I was very fortunate to work with him at The Centre for Crime Investigation prior to his transfer to Southern Region and will miss his unassuming nature, good grace and friendship. Unfortunately prior commitments prevented me attending today but you are all in my thoughts.
Sharing your grief,
Brian Montgomery
To Jane and Family we wish to extend our sincere sympathies on the death of our lovely cousin Tommy. I was very happy that I got to talk to him after Aunty Phyllis death. May He rest in peace. Love Eithne and all the O Mahony families.