BORN

1952

DIED

2016

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Atlanta, Georgia

Thomas McCLOSKEY Obituary

McCLOSKEY, Thomas Thomas John McCloskey, age 63, died of heart failure at his home in Atlanta, Georgia, on April 14, 2016. Born October 9, 1952, at McKinley Hospital in Trenton, New Jersey, he was the youngest child of Frances Pauline Schmidt and Joseph Francis McCloskey, originally of Scranton, Pennsylvania. Tom graduated from Our Lady of the Assumption Elementary and Marist High Schools. He also attended Georgia State University and DeVry Institute. Tom devoted his entire career to the commercial and industrial lighting industry and was employed for the past 15 years with SESCO Lighting, where he served as a sales representative at the time of his death. He was extremely appreciative of the loyalty and opportunity afforded by his company, which in turn drove his highest commitment for quality product and customer service to his clients, company, and business associates. Tom was preceded in death by his parents Fran and Joe McCloskey of Atlanta. He is survived by his son Thomas John McCloskey and two grandchildren of Winder, Georgia, daughter Ashley Marie McCloskey of Atlanta, and two brothers, Dr. Joseph P. McCloskey of Columbia, Maryland, and Frank J. McCloskey of Atlanta. The family has requested that anyone wishing to make a donation in Tom's name do so by contributing "In memory of Thomas John McCloskey" to the Our Lady of the Assumption's St. Vincent de Paul Society, 1350 Hearst Drive NE, Atlanta, Georgia 30319. The SVDP Society is dedicated to feeding, clothing, housing, and healing individuals and families who have nowhere else to go. St. Vincent de Paul has special meaning to the family since Tom's parents were active volunteers of the Society at OLA in the 1970s. The family also wants to convey our deepest thanks to the entire staff at H.M. Patterson & Sons for their caring professionalism and support through this difficult time.

Published by Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Apr. 26, 2016.
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Tom,

We cant believe it has already been two years since you left us. Our loss of you is just as deep today as it was before. Our love for you remains eternal.

Frank McCloskey

Brother

April 14, 2019

We worked together in the 1970's. Tom was a very kind person. Well done and rest in peace, good and faithful servant.

Don Cameron

July 2, 2017

I worked with Tom back in the late 70's, early 80's. Tom was a great friend, teacher and made work so much fun! He was highly intelligent and he along with Ed Smith taught me so much about commercial and Industrial Lighting. I would've been lost without him. I really hate to hear of his passing and please accept my deepest condolences. Blessings, Rachel

Rachel Mitchell

Coworker

March 25, 2017

My deepest condolences to Tom's family. Tom, we will miss you greatly!! You were always a joy to just sit and talk with or play keno with. Yep, I play your numbers any time I can. From your stories about growing up on the Keswick corner to your stories about your life, you were always thoughtful in your musings. Rest in peace my dear friend.

Misst Gibbs

May 15, 2016

Prayers to the McCloskey Family during this time of grief.
Tom was a wonderful Man and we will miss him dearly .
Gexpro / Duluth, Ga.
RIP our dear Friend

stacy stringfellow

April 29, 2016

I will miss you tommy boy! I will continue to tell the many stories I have.... Whether I was there or not..... Rest in peace my good friend!

Mike Chance

April 29, 2016

Frank & Family,
Please accept our condolences over Tom's passing. Am sure that Our Father and Mary will take care of him from now on................

Dale & Lynn Manguno

April 28, 2016

To my Dad,
As I celebrate my birthday today, I reflect on the 28 years since we last met. I just want you to know that the hard feelings went away a very long time ago and I think there was a clear method to your madness in staying out of my life. You helped get the foundation of my life started in the time you were around and I just want you to know that I am good, really good and your grand kids are set to take on the world. I wish nothing but the best for you and tell Pop and Grandma hey for me.

Tommy McCloskey

April 27, 2016

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Betty Wilson

April 26, 2016

My thoughts and prayers go out to the McCloskey family on the loss of their dear brother, and father, Tom. I don't have a lot of memories of Tom but as family he will be sorely missed. God bless his entire family. Love from your cuz.

Arlene Schmidt

April 26, 2016

I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one. My prayers are with the family at this sad time. I just wish that I had a chance to meet you, cousin Tom. RIP until we meet again.

daughter of Mildred and Frank C Schmidt II

Marian Schmidt Montana

April 25, 2016

My thoughts and prayers go out to the McCloskey family. Although I never got to meet Tom, he's family and will be sorely missed. God bless the whole family.

Arlene Schmidt

April 25, 2016

My thoughts and prayers go out to Tom's family, especially to Tommy and Ashley. I was very fortunate to call Tom my friend for nearly forty years. Rest in peace my good friend.
Mike Sullivan

April 25, 2016

This has been a most difficult loss for me...my dear brother. "Lord, those who die still live in Your presence, their lives change but do not end. I pray in hope for my family, relatives and friends, and for all the dead known to You alone." Tom, your pain has been lifted. I love you through eternity. Frank

Frank McCloskey

April 24, 2016

Though my memories are few, I've heard so many wonderful stories about you, Uncle Tom. I wish we had spent more time together. ❤

Jennifer McCloskey (Ganz)

April 23, 2016

Tom, I cherish and have the fondest memories of our childhood growing up together, you, me, Frank, Mom, and Dad. It was a special time in our lives.

Joe McCloskey

April 23, 2016

We miss you Tommy boy. I know I will see you again. No worries here brother. Peace will be with you. God Bless.
Bentley

Bentley Johnson

April 23, 2016

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Kenny Olliff

April 22, 2016

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