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Thomas J. McNish

1943 - 2015

BORN

1943

DIED

2015

Thomas McNish Obituary

1943-2015 Thomas J. McNish, 71 of Ridley Twp, Folsom, PA, died Monday, February 23, 2015 in his home. Born in Bridgeport, CT, he was the son of the late John F and the late Eileen O’Malley McNish. Tom graduated from Technical High School Scranton, PA. He received many certificates of accomplishment for training in leadership, management and technical proficiency from Penn State, Drexel University and the US Navy. He served during the Vietnam War in the US Navy from 1962-1966. He was a resident of Folsom for the past 44 years coming from Scranton, PA. Tom gave 38 years of dedicated service to the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard particularly as lead Superintendent of the overhaul of the USS Forrestal. He was a proud member and former quartermaster of the American Legion Murray-Stuart Post 566 in Glenolden, PA. He was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, Morton, PA. Tom was an avid hunter, fisherman, golf enthusiast and loved spending summers at Baylor’s Lake in Fleetville, PA. Survived by his wife: Regina (McManus) McNish, daughter: Carolyn McNish of Folsom, PA, son: Thomas McNish of Brookhaven, PA, sister: Mary Ellen McNish of Philadelphia, PA, Grandchildren, Cayden, Caitlyn, Cole. Funeral Mass Friday 11:00 a.m. at Our Lady Of Perpetual Help Church, Amosland Road, Morton. Friends may call Thursday (tonight) from 7-9p.m. and Friday from 9:30- 10:15 a.m. at Kevin M. Lyons Funeral Service, 202 S. Chester Pk., Glenolden, PA. Burial Saints Peter & Paul Cemetery, Springfield. Memorial donations in Tom’s name may be made to Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church or American Legion Post 566, 35 S. Glen Ave., Glenolden, PA 19036 Online condolences and memories may be placed on www.lyonsfs.com

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Published by Daily Times from Feb. 25 to Feb. 26, 2015.

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Carolyn

March 23, 2015

Happy birthday dad, you are in our hearts. We miss you.

y. Smith

March 21, 2015

Dear family please accept our prayers and condolences sincerely

March 14, 2015

Steve Szakal

March 2, 2015

Mary Ellen:
Very sorry to hear about Tom. I remember him from the Notch and playing sports at Patrick Henry Grade School. Our prayers are with you and the family....

Rich DiPietro

February 27, 2015

I worked with Tom in the Shipyard, He was always a great friend, very sad to hear of his passing. May he rest in peace. Rich DiPietro

February 27, 2015

Regina & Family,
We've been praying for Tom ever since I met you at St Rose a couple of months ago and now we're sorry to hear of his passing. As you know, Tom and I go way back to the time Carol and I met you in Long Beach, CA in 1975. We sure had a great time! we continued to stay in touch until I left "The Yard" in 1994 always making a point to kinda' bustin' on each other whenever we would meet. Tom was one of the good guys. Our prayer is that you and your family's grief will soon turn to happy memories of the times you spent together and that Tom is resting in peace. God Bless You.
Larry & Carol Schnepp

February 26, 2015

Regina,
We were saddened to learn of Tom's passing and want you to know that you and your children are in our thoughts and prayers. We sincerely pray that the sorrow you all are experiencing now will soon change to cherished memories.

We have so many memories of the good times we shared with you and Tom both in Scranton and Philadelphia.

John and Sally Rogers
Mount Joy Pa

Gene Slowinski

February 26, 2015

It is with heavy heart and deep sadness that I acknowledge the passing of a superior person and someone I called a shipyard friend. Surely you will be missed.
Gene Slowinski

Lois gilfillan

February 26, 2015

I worked with tom at the Shipyard. He had a wonderful sense of humor. He will be in my prayer as he makes his way to heaven

Nancy Decandis

February 26, 2015

Tommy and his gang were the kings of the playground at Oak and Keyser. Happy memories. Love to all the family.

Anne Davis-Bender

February 26, 2015

I lived across the street from Tommy in the Notch section of Scranton. He was always so nice to everyone. My deepest sympathy to his family.

February 26, 2015

Tom "BIG KAHUNA " was a co-worker at PNSY, but more important became a good friend. My condolences to the family.

February 26, 2015

I just heard of your passing this morning and it came as quite a shock, while I only knew you for a short while at the shipyard your time spent as Superintendent of Public Works has left me with many unforgetable memories. I pray your family finds peace now.

Fran Stellman

February 26, 2015

Known as Big Red at PNSY! Worked under Tom as a pipe fitter apprentice for just 2 years in the late 80s! Admired him for his work ethic! Made me feel welcomed when hired & shook my hand and wished me well when I left! Reconnected with him a few times over Eagles games and beers at Bungalow a few years later!! RIP TOM (Big Red)!

Carolyn McNish

February 25, 2015

I love you my dad, you're always with us. I will continue to be your backbone, just like you asked on Saturday, I will cherish our private time we had on Saturday for all the days of my life. You will live on through Mom, Thomas, myself and my children, Cayden and Caitlyn. We always love you.
I will keep stocking the house with fireball, even though you're the only 1 who drank it! ❤

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Kevin Lyons & The Marvil Family Funeral Home

202 S Chester Pike, Glenolden, PA 19036

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Kevin Lyons & The Marvil Family Funeral Home

202 S Chester Pike, Glenolden, PA 19036

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Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church

Amosland Rd, Morton, PA

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