THOMAS R. "SMOKEY" WALSH Jr.

WALSH, Thomas R. Jr. "Smokey" Smokey of Belmont, formerly of Cambridge, passed away on May 12, 2025. Beloved husband of Martha (Duffy) Walsh. Loving father of Thomas R. Walsh, III of Los Angeles, CA, Michael K. Walsh and his wife, Kathryn of Arlington, Brian D. Walsh and his wife, Christy of Wakefield and Karen T. Walsh of Arlington. Adored grandfather of Madyson Walsh, Samantha Walsh, Owen Haglund and Theo Haglund. Tom was a long-time enthusiast of all things automotive, starting in his early days of racing at the local New England speedways. He was also an entrepreneur, operating several service stations, a towing service and a transportation company. In addition to his 61-year marriage to his wife, Martha, one of his true passions was his interest in NASCAR racing. He attended the Daytona 500 many times over the years, joined by his sons and treasured friends. Tom's love for family and friends was obvious to all who knew him and he was always willing to offer a helping hand to any one in need. Funeral from the Brown & Hickey Funeral Home, 36 Trapelo Rd., BELMONT, on Monday morning, May 19, at 9:00 AM, followed by a Funeral Mass celebrated in St. Peter's Church, 100 Concord Ave., Cambridge, at 10:00 AM. Relatives and friends are kindly invited. Visiting Hours on Sunday, from 3:00 to 6:00 PM. Interment will follow in Holyhood Cemetery, Brookline. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Thomas can be made to the American Heart Association, 7272 Greenville Ave., Dallas, TX 75231. Arrangements are under the care of the Brown & Hickey Funeral Home, BELMONT. To view an online guestbook, please visit www.brownandhickey.com