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THOMAS McCREESH Obituary
THE HONORABLE THOMAS P., age 87, of Riddle Village, Media, PA, on Friday, February 19, 2016. Beloved husband of the late Rita (nee McTamney). Tom was the son of the late State Senator John J. McCreesh and his wife, Susan (nee McCabe). Upon the death of his father, who served 20 years in the State Senate, Tom was elected to succeed his dad and then served for an additional 16 years. Tom was a graduate of St. Joseph Preparatory School and a faithful alumnus of St. Joseph University, Class of 1950. Tom served in the Army Intelligence during the Korean War. He was predeceased by his siblings, Rev. Eugene P. McCreesh, S.J., Sister Marian McCreesh, S.H.C.J., Florence, John, Joseph, Charles and Howard. Survived by his sisters-in-law, Jeanette McCreesh of Havertown, Jean McCreesh of Paoli, his life long friends Joseph and Eileen Farrell and many loving and caring nieces, nephews and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to his Memorial Mass Wednesday, March 2, 2016, 10:30 A.M. (Tom's 88th birthday), at Nativity BVM Church, 30 E. Franklin St., Media PA 19063. Tom made the decision to will his body to science (Humanity Gifts Registry). Remembrances may be sent to St. Joseph's Univ. Alumni Office, 5600 City Line Ave., Phila., PA 19131. Arr. by
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