Thomas M. Walent

1930 - 2017

Thomas M. Walent obituary, 1930-2017, Wilkes-Barre, PA

BORN

1930

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

McLaughlin's (a.k.a. M.J. McLaughlin Company)

142 South Washington Street

Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

Thomas Walent Obituary

Thomas M. Walent, 87, of Wilkes-Barre, died unexpectedly at his home Sunday, Feb. 26, 2017.

Born Feb. 20, 1930, in Larksville, he was a son of the late Irene Valent Pringle.

Tom retired as a buyer from Acme Markets in 1987 after 43 years with the company.

A former member of the Parish of St. Vincent in Plymouth, Tom was extensively involved in charitable work there, particularly with food drives which stocked the parish pantry.

A member of Our Lady of Czestochowa Assembly Fourth Degree, Tom was instrumental in the founding and formation of Knights of Columbus Council 11901 which was chartered in 1996. Over the years he served as grand knight, financial secretary and district deputy. He was chairman of a multitude of activities for the council, including assistance with the church picnic, trips to the Basilica of the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, ringing the bell for the Salvation Army kettle drives and sending three 40-foot containers of food and supplies to Uganda.

His son, Thomas M. Walent Jr., died May 27, 2000. A sister, Barbara Figler, and brother, Gary Pringle, also preceded him in death.

Thomas will be greatly missed by his wife, the former Ellamae Michael; daughter, Linda Magistro; daughter-in-law, Sandra Walent; grandchildren, Anthony and his wife, Natalina Magistro, Yvette Magistro, Stephen Magistro, Thomas M. Walent III and Patrick Walent; great-grandchildren, Sophia, Antonio, Domenic and Rocco Magistro; nieces, nephews, other family and friends.

A celebration of Tom's life will begin Wednesday, with visitation from 4 to 7 p.m. at McLaughlin's, 142 S. Washington St., Wilkes-Barre, and continue there Thursday with a gathering at 8:30 a.m. followed by a Funeral Mass at 9:30 a.m. in the Church of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception. Interment will be in St. Vincent's Cemetery.

Memorial donations are preferred and may be made to St. Vincent de Paul Kitchen.

Memories and condolences may be shared with Tom's family at www.celebratehislife.com.

Published by Citizens Voice from Feb. 27 to Feb. 28, 2017.
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So sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with the family at this difficult time.

Dan and Carol Lipperini

March 3, 2017

To the family, I am so sorry for your loss. I worked with Tom at ACME, he was a great guy to work with. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Manus Mulherin

March 2, 2017

Pat, Tom and Sandy, we are so very sorry for your loss. May you keep the many happy memories in your heart.
Barry, Ruth and Janel Hagenbaugh

Ruth Hagenbaugh

February 28, 2017

Sadden to read the passing of Tom. He was a wonderful Red Cross volunteer for many years. Always, a smile on his face. Prayers for Tom & his family.

Maureen Jordan

February 28, 2017

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Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

McLaughlin's (a.k.a. M.J. McLaughlin Company)

142 South Washington Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701

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Memorial Gathering

8:30 a.m.

McLaughlin's (a.k.a. M.J. McLaughlin Company)

142 South Washington Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701

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2

Funeral Mass

9:30 a.m.

Church of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception

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McLaughlin's (a.k.a. M.J. McLaughlin Company)

142 South Washington Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701

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