Dublin Schools Deeply Saddened by Loss Tom Cunningham - Staff Member and Parent
This past week, we lost a member of our Dublin Schools family. On the evening of November 24th, Tom Cunningham, head custodian at Dublin Elementary School, lost his life to a senseless act of violence. This has affected many of us throughout our district; from staff who knew and worked with Tom, parents, and of course, the children in our schools.
Tom was well known and loved in our district; a man who always had a smile on is face and a hello to all he met. He was hired as a custodian at Dublin High School in August 2003, served as the temporary head custodian at Fallon, and moved on to become the head custodian at Dublin Elementary in 2006. He loved his job and was affectionately known by students as “Mr. Tom”. Serving two roles in our district, both as a parent and an employee, strengthened his ties to both staff and students.
While it is difficult to come to grips with this tragedy, there is a way you can help. A memorial fund has been established for Tom Cunningham’s daughter. You can make a donation to the “Thomas Ray Cunningham Fund” at any Wells Fargo Bank. Funds raised will go towards his daughter’s college education.
A memorial service is scheduled for Thursday, December 3rd at 2:00 p.m. at Callaghan Mortuary, 3833 East Ave. in Livermore. Following the memorial service, a reception will be held at Dublin Elementary School at 5:00 p.m. The entire community is invited to attend this event.
We extend our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Tom Cunningham. In memory of our friend and colleague, flags will be flown at half staff through Thursday, December 3rd.
