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Dec. 22, 2019
Catholic San FranciscoBrother Erwin Thomas Deasy, SM, a member of the Society of Mary (Marianists) died Dec. 19, 2019.
Brother Tom, as he was known, was born on Jan. 6, 1936, to Thomas and Teresa (O’Shea) Deasy. He is survived by his brother Michael Deasy, sister Patricia Deasy and numerous nieces and nephews.
Brother Tom entered the Marianist novitiate in Santa Cruz in 1954. A year later he professed his first vows as a Marianist on Aug. 15, 1965, and final vows in 1960.
Following the completion of his undergraduate studies he began working in the library and teaching at Junipero Serra High School, Los Angeles. After receiving an MA in library science he served at Archbishop Riordan High School and Chaminade College Preparatory in Los Angeles. Brother Tom also taught film appreciation while building a massive movie collection.
A vigil ceremony will be held at the Marianist Center Chapel in Cupertino at 4:45 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 26, 2019. The funeral Massl will be celebrated the next day at 10 a.m., followed by burial at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Los Altos. Memorials may be made to the Marianist Province of the United States; 4425 West Pine Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63108.