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tomk1960
Red CB1100F
Joined: Nov 13, 2009
Posts: 5048
Location: Worcester, MA
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Tue Jul 17, 2018 1:34 pm |
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This morning I was contacted by Chris Landrigan, younger brother of fellow 1100F Forum member Tom Landrigan, aka "Toonces." He wanted to let me know that Tom passed away on July 7. He was diagnosed with lung cancer a year ago and fought it hard for as long as he could. Unfortunately, things finally took a turn for the worst and at only 57 years old, he passed.
Tom and I met several times when he came by to drop off or pick up parts that I powder coated for his 900F project. He bought the bike new, rode it for many years, and was in the process of finishing up a full restoration. What a nice guy - he was always so upbeat and complimentary, with such a love for our F's. We often talked about taking a ride together around the Wachusett Reservoir, one of my favorite routes, but we never got around to it.
Very shortly before he passed away, Tom gave Chris my name and number and suggested he contact me. Chris, who is also an avid motorcyclist, now owns the bike and plans to finish it. Tom gave him my name so that he'd have someone local to help him with the project. (That has got to be one of the ultimate compliments in my life.) Of course I will help him finish what will now be a tribute build to Tom, a really nice man who was taken away much too young.
http://hosting-6588.tributes.com/obituary/show/Thomas-Landrigan-106247972 |
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Hondo57
CB1100F
Joined: Jun 20, 2014
Posts: 2305
Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan
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Tue Jul 17, 2018 1:46 pm |
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Sorry to hear that |
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cliffiec
Friend of the Board
Joined: Mar 02, 2006
Posts: 5326
Location: Central Maine
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Tue Jul 17, 2018 1:54 pm |
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Tom, Thanks for letting us know, may he RIP. Of Course, if there's any way we can help with the build, help is only a phone call/text/email away.
Vay Con Dios, Toonces! |
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sillygoose
CB1100F
Joined: Oct 18, 2012
Posts: 2566
Location: Skaneateles, NY
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Tue Jul 17, 2018 2:10 pm |
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Thanks for letting us know, I never met toonces but did end up with his original 900f engine by way of beneberle and had more than few conversations as I learned my way around these bikes.
http://hosting-6588.tributes.com/obituary/show/Thomas-Landrigan-106247972
If there is interest I would be proud to collect donations for the Littleton Community Farm or his brother (to help finish up the bike) as a memorial from all the forum members. |
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Fitter
Friend of the Board
Joined: Mar 31, 2005
Posts: 1914
Location: Northumberland Forest, Canada
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Tue Jul 17, 2018 2:26 pm |
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Hard to find the words at times like this but a thanks to Toonces for his contributions and posts to his fellow F'ers.
Rest easy Tom. |
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genesound
Red CB1100F
Joined: Feb 20, 2006
Posts: 11930
Location: Studio City, California
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Tue Jul 17, 2018 2:27 pm |
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thx113
Friend of the Board
Joined: Apr 23, 2005
Posts: 3523
Location: Western Australia
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Tue Jul 17, 2018 2:41 pm |
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Hail and farewell. |
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vince83
Friend of the Board
Joined: Jul 10, 2014
Posts: 445
Location: Brunswick Maine
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Tue Jul 17, 2018 2:53 pm |
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STDocLizard
Twinstar
Joined: Jun 23, 2008
Posts: 228
Location: Hampton, N.J.
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Tue Jul 17, 2018 2:58 pm |
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My condolences to his family & friends. |
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basmn
Silver CB900F
Joined: May 03, 2006
Posts: 1147
Location: Northumberland Ontario
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Tue Jul 17, 2018 3:01 pm |
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Way to young....RIP.... |
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1100russ
CB1100F
Joined: May 17, 2010
Posts: 2982
Location: williamsburg, ohio
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Tue Jul 17, 2018 3:45 pm |
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RIP dude...... |
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smurdoch
CB1100F
Joined: Jan 22, 2004
Posts: 3166
Location: St. Catharines, Ontario
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Tue Jul 17, 2018 4:36 pm |
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CDN1100F
Friend of the Board
Joined: Oct 19, 2007
Posts: 2263
Location: London, Ontario, Canada
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Tue Jul 17, 2018 6:25 pm |
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Thanks for letting us all know Tom. I never met the man, but you can tell a person's character by their posts. By all accounts, Toonces was a good guy with good advice and willing to help out fellow F'rs. 57 is WAY too fucking young to check out!!
Ride in Peace bud!!
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ZGrand
Silver CB750F
Joined: Feb 01, 2010
Posts: 686
Location: Walnut Grove, GA
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Tue Jul 17, 2018 8:00 pm |
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Rest in Peace. |
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pontiacstogo
Friend of the Board
Joined: Oct 16, 2004
Posts: 6754
Location: Waihi, NZ
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Tue Jul 17, 2018 8:26 pm |
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Sad news indeed - he'd been a member for a long time.
Cancer sucks. |
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Pete83
CB1100F
Joined: May 29, 2004
Posts: 2251
Location: Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
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Tue Jul 17, 2018 8:32 pm |
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Sorry to hear about this. My condolences to his family and friends.
Ain't none of us getting out of this alive, but cancer is a terrible way to go. |
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doubled
Hawk
Joined: Apr 06, 2011
Posts: 312
Location: Toronto, Canada
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Tue Jul 17, 2018 8:36 pm |
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Terrible; so young.
Hopefully in a better place. |
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CBX-tras
Silver CB900F
Joined: Mar 12, 2012
Posts: 1531
Location: Clinton Twp, MI USA
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Tue Jul 17, 2018 10:21 pm |
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Very sad to hear. Godspeed. |
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SteveG
Silver CB900F
Joined: Apr 07, 2006
Posts: 1551
Location: Skaneateles, NY
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Tue Jul 17, 2018 11:00 pm |
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Rest in peace Toonces. I hope there are only smooth roads and nice curves.
Steve |
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swede0030
Twinstar
Joined: Feb 14, 2011
Posts: 253
Location: Hillsborough, NC
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Wed Jul 18, 2018 10:21 am |
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Rest In Peace Toonces. |
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petrat
Friend of the Board
Joined: Dec 19, 2005
Posts: 3646
Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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Wed Jul 18, 2018 1:00 pm |
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RIP |
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CBX1260cc
Hawk
Joined: Oct 07, 2003
Posts: 482
Location: Gainesville, Georgia
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Wed Jul 18, 2018 1:20 pm |
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RIP
No doubt riding his bike with NO SPEED LIMITS. |
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tomk1960
Red CB1100F
Joined: Nov 13, 2009
Posts: 5048
Location: Worcester, MA
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Wed Jul 18, 2018 1:24 pm |
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sillygoose wrote: |
Thanks for letting us know, I never met toonces but did end up with his original 900f engine by way of beneberle and had more than few conversations as I learned my way around these bikes.
http://hosting-6588.tributes.com/obituary/show/Thomas-Landrigan-106247972
If there is interest I would be proud to collect donations for the Littleton Community Farm or his brother (to help finish up the bike) as a memorial from all the forum members. |
Great ideas Rick. I would like to help his brother Chris finish up the bike and hopefully get him to come on a NE ride with us. He'll be in touch with me again soon and at that point I can determine what will be needed/involved in finishing up the 900F. |
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Powder coating services, specializing in all F components as well as brake system restoration.
Dealer for Galfer, Spiegler, Apex, APE, 4-into-1, KOSO, Venhill, ProBoltUSA, and Cometic.
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Wulph
Silver CB750F
Joined: Nov 24, 2005
Posts: 604
Location: Mulmur, ON
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Posted:
Wed Jul 18, 2018 3:46 pm |
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RIP, condolences to the family. |
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