Name: Calling hours for Thomas R. Cunningham Esq.
Start: 2018-01-03T23:00:00.000Z
End: 2018-01-04T01:00:00.000Z
Location: Carr Funeral Home

Thomas R. Cunningham, Esq., 69, of Wallingford, PA passed away on Wednesday, December 27th. He was born in Scranton, PA to the late Ray and Aurelia Gebler Cunningham. He was a graduate of Scranton Prep, then later went on to earn a Bachelor’s Degree from St. Joseph’s University, a law degree from Villanova University, and a Master’s of Education from Widener University. After earning his Law degree, he went on to serve for four years with the Army JAG Corp at Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio, TX. Tom was an attorney with White & Williams Law in Philadelphia, then went on to teach 5th grade at Rosetree Elementary School. Later he returned to practicing law until his retirement in 2013. Tom was an active member of St. John Chrysostom Church where he served as a Eucharistic Minister and Lector. He also volunteered with the Missionaries of Charity. He was predeceased by his brother, Paul Cunningham. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Denise McGarrity Cunningham; Daughter, Meghan Lonergan(Jeff) of Virginia; Siblings, Joan Intoccia(Mark), Mary Ann Fitzpatrick(Kevin), and Robert Cunningham (Sue); grandchildren, James and Alexander Lonergan; 8 nieces and nephews. His funeral mass will be held on Thursday, January 4 at 10 am at St. John Chrysostom Church. Friends and family are invited to call on Wednesday evening from 6-8pm and on Thursday morning from 8:30-9:30am at the Carr Funeral Home 935 S. Providence Rd. (Rte. 320) Wallingford, PA. Burial will follow in SS Peter & Paul Cemetery. Donations in his name can be made to the Missionaries of Charity 2714 W. 9th St. Chester, PA 19013.

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Published by The Daily Times from Dec. 29, 2017 to Jan. 1, 2018.

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Benjamin Przekop

October 23, 2018

Tom was a great role model and inspiration for me when I was a student at Scranton Prep, even though he was a year ahead of me, especially during our time together on the Prep Debating Team. I later became best friends with his brother Paul who was in my same graduating class. Paul later served as Godfather to my son Geoffrey, and I was of course devastated by his untimely death at such a young age. But I was truly shocked and saddened when I learned of Tom's death through the Prep News I just received this week. Tom was not only very bright and well spoken, he was something I have come to value most in my friends and acquaintances: he was a giver, not a taker. Whether it was through his participation in extra curricular activities at Prep, or volunteering in countless ways in his later life, Tom was always thinking of how to give back, how to help others, and how to make a difference in this world. He made a huge difference in mine.

Donnah Welby

January 20, 2018

So sorry to hear of Tom's passing, my condolences to all the family. I have many warm and funny memories of our youth and young adulthood in Scranton and Philadelphia. Always smart and interesting, but gone too soon...

January 2, 2018

So sorry to hear of Tom's passing. He and I joined White and Williams at the same time (many years ago) and we became partners together, along with Dave Sandel, in 1984. He was a smart and tenacious advocate but he always maintained a down to earth approach in handling cases. It brought him much success as a lawyer. In the same way, I am sure he was a special teacher as well.

My condolences to Denise and the Cunningham family.

Dick Kolb

Diane Powell

January 2, 2018

Very sorry to hear about Tom. He was a wonderful, kind, funny man. I loved his sense of humor! He will be missed by many.

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Michelle Langhorne

January 2, 2018

I am sorry to hear of Mr. Cunningham's passing. I fondly remember him as being a warm and kind person during the time he was a Partner at White and Williams. May God bless your family with comfort and peace.

January 2, 2018

So sorry for your loss. I have fond memories of working with Tom at White and Williams.

Regina Wampler, Mullica Hill, NJ

Kathy Gennett

January 1, 2018

So sorry to hear of Tom's passing. I worked with him at White and Williams. He was a sweet man. My condolences to his family!

Vince Rizzo

January 1, 2018

My deepest sympathy and condolences to Tom's family. I remember him fondly as a classmate and friend. Rest in peace, our friend.

Joseph Cimini

December 31, 2017

Deepest sympathy to Tom's family and other friends from one of many who go back to his Scranton Prep days. Until his most recent illness Tom was a loyal attendee at our monthly Prep '66 Lunch events. He often would drive to Scranton by himself and spend a day or two with us. Tom truly will be missed by his "Prep guys" but he shall not be forgotten. Rest In Peace, Tom!

LOWELL LANSHE

December 30, 2017

Denise, So sorry to hear the passing of Tom, he will be in our prayers this Sunday.

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