McDONNELL, THOMAS – In West Roxbury, Dec. 26, 2008, formerly of Co. Roscommon, Ireland. Beloved husband of Bridget (Brett) McDonnell. Dear brother of Maureen O’Riordan of Co. Cork, Ireland and the late Michael, Patrick, Henry J. Jim, & Joe McDonnell. Survived by many nieces & nephews in the United States and Ireland. Funeral from the William J. Gormley Funeral Home, 2055 Centre St., West Roxbury on Tuesday Dec. 30, 2008 at 9am followed by a funeral mass in St. Theresa Church at 10 o’clock. Visiting hours Monday 5-8 pm. Relatives and friends invited. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery. Retired steam fitter for the Boston Housing Authority. Donations in his memory may be made to St. Theresa Parish, 10 St. Theresa Ave., West Roxbury, MA 02132