Obit: Tom Hehehan (PoppaGator)(1947-2026)

Subject: Obit: Tom Hehehan (PoppaGator)(1947-2026)
From: Joe Offer
Date: 22 May 26 - 01:52 AM

PoppaGator was a very popular figure here at Mudcat for many years. Tom Henehan was born in New Jersey and went to school at Notre Dame, but he made his home in New Orleans for many years and called himself PoppaGator. I'll miss his humor and his wisdom.

Here's Tom's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/tomhenehan

Let's see if this link works to Tom's posting record: PoppaGator

Rest in peace, Tom.

-Joe-

Subject: RE: Obit: Tom Hehehan (PoppaGator)(1947-2026)
From: Waddon Pete
Date: 22 May 26 - 11:44 AM

I was very sorry to hear that "PoppaGator" had passed away. His posts were always a good read and I enjoyed his sense of humour. He will be a great loss to Mudcat. I have included his name in the "In Memoriam" thread and send my condolences to all his friends and family. RIP Tom

Subject: RE: Obit: Tom Hehehan (PoppaGator)(1947-2026)
From: Ernest
Date: 23 May 26 - 08:40 AM

Sad news - I met Tom when I went to New Orleans the year before Katrina hit and he gave great advice where to go/whom to hear.Sadly I never got to him play his favourite MJH-Songs.
I will fondly remember him, his knowledge and humour.
My condolences to his family and friends. Res in Peace, Tom
Ernest

Subject: RE: Obit: Tom Hehehan (PoppaGator)(1947-2026)
From: pattyClink
Date: 24 May 26 - 10:34 AM

Thanks, Joe. He had a rough patch because of Katrina and when he abruptly disappeared from Mudcat with no explanation, I assumed the worst. He was a great member of the community.

Subject: RE: Obit: Tom Hehehan (PoppaGator)(1947-2026)
From: GUEST,Hey y'all this is babygator I guess- tom's s
Date: 29 May 26 - 05:48 PM

So great to stumble upon this thread. We're so sad to lose him but reading about the people he connected with in ay context helps with the sadness so thanks. 1 piece of news is that while dad's heart and lungs betrayed him, he kept his liver and both kidneys in good enough shape to live on inside 3 people who would not be alive with their families today without dad's final gifts to the world. We're celebrating dad Friday June 5th at 2pm at Carrollton station (8140 willow n.o.la.70128). We'll be screening dad's favorite movies Friday and Saturday night on a 20 foot screen/4k projector/surround sound in a speakeasy theater. All friends of Tom, virtual or irl, are welcome