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Thomas J. Macdissi, age 58 of Fort Calhoun died Nov. 10, 2018 in Omaha. He was born Jan. 13, 1960 in Omaha.

Tom is the son of John and Ellen Macdissi. He graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 1983 with a degree in civil engineering and started his 36-year career at MUD. Tom was also a certified paramedic and a dedicated volunteer for Fort Calhoun Fire and Rescue. He was a longtime member of the Westside Lions Club and the Knights of Columbus. He also served on the Fort Calhoun Rural Fire Board for many years. Tom was a man of many hobbies – he enjoyed sailing, beekeeping, and gardening. He is a proud grandfather of six grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Ellen Macdissi; and brother, Robert Macdissi.

He is survived by his wife, Kirsten of Fort Calhoun; sons, Adam (Kristen) and Anthony (Sarah) Macdissi, both of Omaha; daughters, Elena (Joshua) Barker of Bennington, Theresa (Alex) Knobbe of Fort Calhoun; brother, Mike (Mary) Macdissi of Phoenix, Ariz.; and six grandchildren.

Visitation and vigil service will be 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 15, 2018, with family receiving friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Vigil service will be at 7 p.m., all at St. John The Baptist Catholic Church.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 16, 2018, also at St. John’s. Inurnment will be at Fort Calhoun Cemetery.

In lieu of traditional remembrances, memorials suggested to Fort Calhoun Fire and Rescue.

#2-Published in the Omaha World Herald November 13, 2018

Macdissi, Thomas J. Jan 13, 1960 - Nov 10, 2018 Age 58, of Fort Calhoun, NE. VISITATION: 5-8pm Thursday, November 15, 2018 with family receiving friends from 6-8pm. VIGIL SERVICE at 7pm all at St. John The Baptist Catholic Church. MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL: 10am Friday, November 16, 2018 also at St. John's. Inurnment: Fort Calhoun Cemetery. Memorials: In lieu of traditional remembrances, memorials suggested to: Fort Calhoun Fire and Rescue. Sievers-Sprick Funeral Home Fort Calhoun, NE 68023 402-468-5678 sieverssprickfuneralhome.com

#3 Printed in the Nov. 20, 2018 Pilot-Tribune, Blair Nebraska

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“We’ll take it from here” Fort Calhoun honors longtime firefighter Tom Macdissi

--by Leeanna Ellis, editor, Enterprise Publishing

(photo of Tom Macdissi); (photo of Fort Calhoun fire station; caption: Fort Calhoun Fire Unit 640 leads the funeral procession for Tom Macdissi along Clay Street to the Fort Calhoun Cemetery on Friday); (photo of Tom’s firefighting uniform; caption: Tom Macdissi’s helmet and protective fire gear wait at the ready on Fort Calhoun Fire and Rescue Unit 640 during the funeral service at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church on Friday)

Tom Macdissi was always there to help everyone.

Even following a leukemia diagnosis, the Fort Calhoun firefighter and paramedic was ready for the next alarm. Within the last month of his life, he continued to answer calls for the department.

“There were times that we noticed that he wasn’t feeling well. There were times he had to take a step back and rest,” Fort Calhoun Fire Chief Dan Mallory said. “But he was always there.”

Macdissi, 58, died Nov. 10 in Omaha. He was a 26-year member of the department’s first paramedics and served as an assistant instructor for EMT classes.

“He’s helped so many people learn the job of what we do as volunteers here,” Mallory said. “He was just a tremendous attribute to the community and we’re all saddened that he had to go through this and it’s a difficult time for everybody.”

Mallory described Macdissi as a dedicated volunteer.

“He always put others above himself,” Mallory said. “That I think will stand out as my memory of Tom. Just his ability to do that even when I know he was the one who needed the help, but he would never let you know that. That's just the kind of guy he was." Don Casey, who has known Macdissi ~~~ Obituaries courtesy of the Nebraska Washington County Genealogical Society. Newspaper clippings on file in the Blair, Nebraska Public Library ~~~ FindaGrave #76426504 #4 Funeral Leaflet

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In Loving Memory of Thomas J. Macdissi

Born January 13, 1960 Omaha, Nebraska; Died November 10, 2018 Omaha, Nebraska

Visitation: 5:00-8:00 Thursday, November 15, 2018. Family Receiving Friends from 6:00-8:00 p.m. 4:45-5:00 p.m. Knights of Columbus Rosary Service. 7:00 p.m. Vigil Service. St. John The Baptist Catholic Church.

Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 a.m. Friday, November 16, 2018 St. John The Baptist Catholic Church. Celebrant: Father Stephen Gutgsell. Music: “On Eagles Wings” #437, “We Will Rise Again” #440, “Be Thou My Vision” #397, “Be Not Afraid” #432. AnnMarie Fereday, soloist, Molly Smith, organist.

Honorary Pallbearers: Tony Macdissi, Adam Macdissi, David Fucinaro, Alex Knobbe, Josh Barker, Don Casey, Mike Macdissi

Inurnment: Fort Calhoun Cemetery, Fort Calhoun, NE

~~~Obituaries and funeral leaflet courtesy of the Nebraska Washington County Genealogical Society. Newspaper clippings and leaflets on file in the Blair, Nebraska Public Library ~~~

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