Memories of Tomoko Meehan

2019, Thanksgiving

Tomoko was always ready to get down and play with the kids and make them feel special! Our boys loved getting to play with her. Thankful for the time we had with you guys in Brasilia. Sending you and the Kids our love, Pad!

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Asuka Granger

2013, Tokyo

Oklahoma ESL school reunion in Japan

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Asuka Granger

I just hard you are gone. Last time I met you was in Tokyo 2013. I was believing we could meet you and your... Read more I just hard you are gone. Last time I met you was in Tokyo 2013. I was believing we could meet you and your family in US. Your... Read more I just hard you are gone. Last time I met you was in... Read more

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Akiko Yamagami

2021, Srps Parque da Cidade Sarah Kubitschek - Asa Sul, ブラジリア - 連邦直轄区ブラジル

Tomoko plays with Caitlin

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Akiko Yamagami

朋子さんとは、ブラジルで出会いました。旦那様が出張で不在の時も、おひとりで家を守り、２人のお子さんを立派に育てられていました。それだけでなく、私が気分が落ち込んでいたらわざわざ声をかけてくれました。写真は、コロナ渦の中でお子さん達を公園に遊びに連れて行っているところに合流させてもらった時のものです。お子さんのおやつに手作りのおにぎりを用意されていたのですが、私の分も持ってきて下さっていました。ブラジルでは大変貴重な米、海苔、梅干しを使ったおにぎりです。さらに私にはビールを、ご自身にはノンアルコールビールを用意して下さっていました。 ご自身がどんな状況な時でも、周りの人のことを気遣い、声をかけ、惜しみ無く与えてくれる、しかも当たり前のようにそうされる、とても暖かい方です。
 I met Tomoko in Brazil.  Even when her husband was away on a business trip, she took care of the house and raised her two children.   No matter what situation she is in, she cares about the people around and lifts their spirits with her kindness as if it's a given.

Even though she must have been busy, when I was feeling down, she cared and talked to me.  She invited me to her morning routine, taking her kids out to the park during the coronavirus pandemic.

She prepared homemade rice balls as snacks not only for children but also for me. (Rice balls are made with japanese rice, seaweed, and pickled plum, which are very valuable in Brazil!) In addition, she also brought a canned beer for me and a non-alcoholic one for herself. I can't express enough how much I was perked up by her.

朋子さんとは、ブラジルで出会いました。旦那様が出張で不在の時も、おひとりで家を守り、２人のお子さんを立派に育てられていました。それだけでなく、私が気分が落ち込んでいたらわざわざ声をかけてくれました。写真は、コロナ渦の中でお子さん達を公園に遊びに連れて行っているところに合流させてもらった時のものです。お子さんのおやつに手作りのおにぎりを用意されていたのですが、私の分も持ってきて下さっていました。ブラジルでは大変貴重な米、海苔、梅干しを使ったおにぎりです。さらに私にはビールを、ご自身にはノンアルコールビールを用意して下さっていました。... Read more 朋子さんとは、ブラジルで出会いました。旦那様が出張で不在の時も、おひとりで家を守り、２人のお子さんを立派に育てられていました。それだけでなく、私が気分が落ち込んでいたらわざわざ声をかけてくれました。写真は、コロナ渦の中でお子さん達を公園に遊びに連れて行っているところに合流させてもらった時のものです。お子さんのおやつに手作りのおにぎりを用意されていたのですが、私の分も持ってきて下さっていました。ブラジルでは大変貴重な米、海苔、梅干しを使ったおにぎりです。さらに私にはビールを、ご自身にはノンアルコールビールを用意して下さっていました。... Read more 朋子さんとは、ブラジルで出会いました。旦那様が出張で不在の時も、おひとりで家を守り、２人のお子さんを立派に育てられていました。それだけでなく、私が気分が落ち込んでいたらわざわざ声をかけてくれました。写真は、コロナ渦の中でお子さん達を公園に遊びに連れて行っているところに合流させてもらった時のものです。お子さんのおやつに手作りのおにぎりを用意されていたのですが、私の分も持ってきて下さっていました。ブラジルでは大変貴重な米、海苔、梅干しを使ったおにぎりです。さらに私にはビールを、ご自身にはノンアルコールビールを用意して下さっていました。... Read more

Jenn Monna

I'm still thinking about Tomko, as I know you are Padraic. I hope one day when the kids are old enough they can read this memory of her. I will first and foremost remember Tomoko as an excellent mother. She was smart and kind and thoughtful, but so tough. When the kids would come into the clinic she always had a sense about how sick they truly were, and never let Caitlin get away with missing school or activities unless she really needed to! She comforted them when they needed it, but wasn't afraid to challenge them. As a clinician she was one of my favorite parents to work with, she was more conscientious and self aware than most parents and seemed to have a wisdom beyond her years. I admired her as a parent. I know the kids are in good hands, but I also want them to know what a great mother she was, and I hope they will have her spirit.

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santamaría mayra

2022, West Point, NY, USA

Tomoko & Family hokey Game — with santamaría mayra

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Dear Padraic, This was one of my favorite memories. We love your family . She was beautiful inside out.... Read more Dear Padraic, This was one of my favorite memories. We love your family . She was beautiful inside out. I always going to remember... Read more Dear Padraic, This was one of my favorite memories.... Read more

Kate Thompson

Dear Padraic,

I have struggled with how to reach out since learning of Tomoko’s passing. Words seem insignificant when trying to come to terms with something so incomprehensible, and yet to say nothing also seems unforgiveable. My heart aches thinking of you and your perfect family – so similar to my own. I will never forget the kindness she and you both showed while I was pregnant with Clark and after his birth. I still bathe him with the gentle soap she gave me for my baby shower, and think of her whenever I smell his sweet head. How someone so wonderful, thoughtful, caring, and needed could be taken from this world at such a young age – there is simply no way to understand it. Please know that you and Caitlin and Eileasain are in my thoughts constantly – if there is anything you ever need, please let me know. Sending all the love and strength in the world your way.

Katie Thompson

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Vidal and Vanessa De Jesus

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Michael Lutz and Family

Words cannot express how heartbroken we are for your family. Tomoko was a beautiful person, both inside and out. She will be greatly missed. Love, The Lutz Family; St. Anthony's

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Atsuko and Takashi Sugiura

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Vidal and Vanessa De Jesus

Tomoko was someone who always made you feel at ease. She was always down to try new things and every time she walked into the room, she brought an aura of good vibes to the space she was in. You could also notice Paddy light up when she was there. She made him so happy. She is loved and will be deeply missed by the MLO family, but will continue to feel her spirit through stories, through her children, and of course through the love of her life, Paddy. We will miss her smile and her light dearly.

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Kristen Crandell

2016, London, UK

Tomoko & Pad on our London food tour

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Marissa and Matt Castaneda

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Marissa and Matt Castaneda

My condolences to the Meehan family. Tomoko will be missed, but never forgotten. May she Rest In Peace. My condolences to the Meehan family. Tomoko will be missed, but never forgotten. May she Rest In Peace. My condolences to the Meehan family. Tomoko will be... Read more

JOHNNY RED

2016, Yankee Stadium, East 161 Street, Bronx, NY, USA

Yankees Game w/ Tomoko & Pat — with Tomoko & Pat, Jim, Johnny Red

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Tomoko loved Yankees Stadium and the excitement she shared at this Yankees Game is a special moment I will... Read more Tomoko loved Yankees Stadium and the excitement she shared at this Yankees Game is a special moment I will never forget ❤️ Tomoko loved Yankees Stadium and the excitement she... Read more

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Maria Helena Ernesto Rego

2021, Brasília, DF, Brasil

Saudades da nossa vizinha e amiga tão querida…

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Maria Helena Ernesto Rego

2021, Brasília, DF, Brasil

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Annette & Steven McNelis

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Annette & Steven McNelis

So sorry to hear this heartbreaking news. Just met your beautiful wife and two beautiful children at Bay ... Read more So sorry to hear this heartbreaking news. Just met your beautiful wife and two beautiful children at Bay Park 2 weeks ago. Such... Read more So sorry to hear this heartbreaking news. Just met ... Read more

Marisol and Scott Salgado

Tomoko had a contagious spirit that I’m sure the kiddos inherited. Can’t wait to see them grow.

Paddy, share happy times of them with the rest of us.

I have you in heart buddy!

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