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THOMAS MCCOLGAN Obituary

McCOLGAN, Thomas J. Jr. U.S. Marine Corps Veteran Of Walpole, November 16, 2023, age 87. Beloved husband of the late Marilyn Carol (Hutchings) McColgan. Loving father of Barry J. McColgan and his wife, Trisha, of Bellingham, Brian D. McColgan and his wife, Maura, of Walpole, and Paula J. Burke and her husband, Sean, of Worcester. Cherished grandfather of Caitlin Burke, Nolan Burke, Mollie McColgan, Emily McColgan, and Joseph McColgan. Brother of Michael McColgan and his wife, Laurie, of East Dennis, and the late Diane DeLucca. Also survived by his many loving nieces and nephews. At the request of Tom's family, all services will be held privately, with Interment taking place at Highland Cemetery in Norwood. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Tom's name may be made to the Disabled American Veterans, State House, Room 546, Boston, MA 02133. James H. Delaney & Son Funeral Home www.delaneyfuneral.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Nov. 19 to Nov. 20, 2023.

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George Hope

November 20, 2023

Very Sorry , I always enjoyed his company.

Dick George 101st Airborne Division

November 20, 2023

Requiescat in pace amica meus! Ave at que vale!

Jimmy Considine, Charlestown

November 20, 2023

Thank you for your service to our country. May you rest in peace.

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